Mike O Brien

Editor-in-Chief

BJCP Certified, National Homebrew Gold Medalist

Mike O'Brien is a BJCP Certified Beer Judge and award-winning homebrewer who has been brewing all-grain batches for 12 years. He has entered over 80 homebrew competitions, medaling in Belgian, German lager, and English styles. Mike focuses on the technical side of brewing — mash chemistry, yeast health, and fermentation temperature control — translating complex beer science into practical guidance for home brewers at every level.