Siebel Institute of Technology announces new Director of Education

This week, the Siebel Institute of Technology announced the appointment of John Hannafan as new Director of Education.

As sole proprietor of the Chicago-based John Hannafan & Associates, Brewing and Brewery Consultation, Hannafan has assisted more than 20 start-up and established brewing facilities with various needs from physical layout and design, construction needs and issues, equipment vetting, selection, installation and commissioning; business plan assistance, recipe formulation, and Statement of Process writing. He has created more than 30 recipes that have been brewed, packaged, and sold in all 50 states.

He is a graduate of the World Brewing Academy (WBA), a partnership between Siebel Institute of Technology and Doemens Akademie, and of the Master Brewers Association of the Americas Malting and Science course. Shortly after graduation from the WBA program, he took on the role as a brewing supervisor at City Brewing Company, La Crosse, Wis.

He has taught as an adjunct professor at Siebel Institute of Technology and has been a judge for professional competitions such as the World Beer Awards. Additionally, he has served as a Cicerone Certification Master Program section test grader. A member of MBAA and Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), England, Mr. Hannafan is also frequently asked to participate in brewing industry panels.