MEET THE TEAM AT WINDSOR & ETON BREWERY 

WILL Founder, Managing Director 

Willie has a PHD in brewing and his career has included working at Courage (with Paddy) and Mars. Beer and chocolate, not bad that. 
 
Fav Beer 
Capital 
 
Fav Mo  
Being awarded the best supplier award by Waitrose was a very proud moment as it recognises the way we do business. 

PADDY Founder, Master Brewer 

Paddy's entire career has been in beer including Courage (with Will) A claim to fame is at Courage’s original London Brewery the very first beer he started his brewing training with was the infamous and iconic “Imperial Russian Stout”. He went on to become Head Brewer at a brewery producing 528 million pints a year before concentrating on Craft beer!” 
 
Fav Beer 
All Day Pale Ale 
 
Fav Mo  
Seeing Jim get covered in yeast whilst unblocking the outlet of a full fermenter. This was made even funnier by the fact it wasn’t me! 

JIM Founder, Chief Engineer 

Jim is also ex-Mars, where he worked with Will. Jim built the brewery and hopefully it doesn't break down so he can play more golf. 
 
Fav Beer 
Treason 
 
Fav Mo  
Seeing our first ever brew back in April 2010 is my highlight as it was the beginning of the journey and I was especially happy that the brewery worked! 

BOB Founder, Marketing Director 

 
Bob has worked on some major household brands including Mars and Heinz, as well as running his own marketing agency. 
He is the most sought after person in the business. If you find him in the brewery, you've done well. 
 
 
Fav Beer 
All Day Pale Ale 
 
Fav Mo  
Being a bit of a history buff getting the chance to drink one of our own beers, Waterloo Guardsman, with my brother on the battlefield on the 200th anniversary of the battle of Waterloo was very cool. 

STEPHEN Chairman  

An experienced and very active industry figure with over 30 years experience working for Courage, Scottish & Newcastle and Heineken in a range of sales, people development and leadership roles. 
 
Fav Beer 
Knight of the Garter 
 
Fav Mo 
Opening of the Brewery Tap. 

NIKKI Finance & HR Director 

Nikki has over 20 years experience across 3 large multinational businesses: Mars, Allied Domecq and GSK.  
She is the most important person in the entire brewery as she makes sure we all get paid.  
 
Fav Beer 
Republika 
 
Fav Mo  
Paul and Max tend to play paper toss in the office and brag about how good they are….until my 5 year son popped in and sunk a paper ball with his first shot and left. The boys have never got over it. 
 

MATT STEAD Head Brewer 

With a PhD in Chemistry Matt manages the production team, ensuring quality across all our beers, including some new recipes… 
 
Fav Beer 
Caught by the Fuzz 
 
Fav Mo  
Launch event for Sweet Shop Sour, seeing a beer through from start to finish and this beer in particular had so many different sweet shop flavours it was fun to watch people pick them on upon tasting. 
 

PAUL Brewery Operations  

Our 'hub ' of operations. Paul covers trade, retail and logistics. He is our 5-a-side football team's first choice goalkeeper and Captain.  
 
Fav Beer 
Republika 
 
Fav Mo  
Moving into unit 3. My Dad’s business was based there years ago and I spent many a summer holiday working t with him, so to be working back on the estate and in the same building is quite special. 

JAKE Brewer 

Jake has worked his way through the ranks in production to be a fully-fledged brewer. 
 
Fav Beer 
Eton Boatman 
 
Fav Mo  
Sweet Shop Sour was a brew I took the lead on and the launch was good fun so I’d go with Sweet Shop Sour. 
 

JOE Brewer 

Without Joe we wouldn’t be able to rack any beer! Responsible for ensuring the casks and kegs are returned, cleaned & sterilised ready for the next batch. 
 
Fav Beer 
Conqueror 
 
Fav Mo  
I enjoy working at the Knight Club events especially on ‘Joe’s bar’ which we set up at my work station. 

SARAH Sales 

Sarah helps out with some telesales and it’s always a delight when she’s in the office as she always brings biscuits! 
 
Fav Beer 
Knight of the Garter 
 
 
Fav Mo  
Really enjoyed Paddy’s Christmas Pub Crawls. It’s lovely going around town with the team and the locals. 
 

MAX Logistics 

Max is our man behind the wheel visiting pubs across the Thames Valley. If he’s not there he’s playing paper-toss in the office or kicking footballs in the river. 
 
Fav Beer 
Windsor Knot 
 
Fav Mo  
Founding Webrew Storm FC, Paul will say co-founded but it was all me. 
 

LINDA Finance 

Linda keeps the office in order and manages our accounts.  
 
Fav Beer 
Republika 
 
Fav Mo  
During the brewery birthday live stream 2020, Paul's daughter making an entrance announcing "daddy I need a poo!!" 

KIM Finance  

Kim crunches the numbers for our pubs. 
 
Fav Beer 
Caught by the Fuzz 
 
Fav Mo  
Opening of the Rose & Olive Branch, even if it was just for a few weeks before lockdown.  

ELLIOT Logistics  

Elliot is one of our drayman who also looks after tech services within trade. 
 
Fav Beer  
Caught by the Fuzz 
 
Fav Mo  
Just watching the gradual growth of the business from unit 1 to 2 to 3 and now to 4. 
 

BRYAN Logistics 

Bryan is one of our drayman. No drop is too far, no drop is too small. Bryan will deliver, with a smile. 
 
Fav Beer 
Wasteland 
 
Fav Mo  
I enjoy a good KnightClub event. 

DEREK SMITH Brewer  

Derek not only brews but will jump on deliveries when required. 
 
Fav Beer 
Eton Boatman 
 
Fav Mo  
Brewing my first beer solo. 

DEREK & SUE,  ALBERT & IVAN  Deliveries  

Derek tends to our Horse & Dray. The boys know the route so well now that he barely needs to steer them. 
 
 
Fav Beer 
Guardsman 
 
 
Fav Mo  
One year during the Royal Windsor Horse Show the horses met HM The Queen at the Royal Mews. 

Kayley Unit Four 

Kayley looks after the cellar in Unit 4. 
 
Fav Beer 
Treason 
 
Fav Mo  
Getting to know the team because we are all quite close like a little family. 

Wildcat Willie Unit Four & Tours 

The Wildcat is our tour host. When he's not talking your ear off about the beer he's pouring it in Unit 4. 
 
Fav Beer 
Treason 
 
Fav Mo  
I love hosting the tours. You get all different kinds of characters and you have to taste along with the group of course. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
WILL 
Founder, Marketing Director 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Willie has a PHD in brewing and his career has included working at Courage (with Paddy) and Mars. Beer and chocolate, not bad that. 
 
Fav Beer 
Capital 
 
Fav Mo  
Being awarded the best supplier award by Waitrose was a very proud moment as it recognises the way we do business. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PADDY 
Founder, Master Brewer 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Paddy's entire career has been in beer including Courage (with Will) A claim to fame is that nobody in the UK has brewed more mild than Paddy 
 
Fav Beer 
All Day Pale Ale 
 
Fav Mo  
Seeing Jim get covered in yeast whilst unblocking the outlet of a full fermenter. This was made even funnier by the fact it wasn’t me! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
JIM 
Founder, Chief Engineer 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jim is also ex-Mars, where he worked with Will. Jim built the brewery and hopefully it doesn't break down so he can play more golf.  
Jim and Bob are brothers. 
 
Fav Beer 
Treason 
 
Fav Mo  
Seeing our first ever brew back in April 2010 is my highlight as it was the beginning of the journey and I was especially happy that the brewery worked! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BOB 
Founder, Marketing Director 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bob has worked on some major household brands including Mars and Heinz, as well as running his own marketing agency, Elephants can't jump. 
He is the most sought after person in the business. If you find him in the brewery, you've done well.  
Bob and Jim are brothers. 
 
Fav Beer 
All Day Pale Ale 
 
Fav Mo  
Being a bit of a history buff getting the chance to drink one of our own beers, Waterloo Guardsman, with my brother on the battlefield on the 200th anniversary of the battle of Waterloo was very cool. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEPHEN 
Chairman 
 
 
 
 
 
 
An experienced and very active industry figure with over 30 years experience working for Courage, Scottish & Newcastle and Heineken in a range of sales, people development and leadership roles. 
 
Fav Beer 
Knight of the Garter 
 
Fav Mo 
Opening of the Brewery Tap. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NIKKI 
Finance & HR Director 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nikki has over 20 years experience across 3 large multinational businesses: Mars, Allied Domecq and GSK. 
She is the most important person in the entire brewery as she makes sure we all get paid. 
 
Fav Beer 
Republika 
 
Fav Mo  
Paul and Max tend to play paper toss in the office and brag about how good they are….until my 5 year son popped in and sunk a paper ball with his first shot and left. The boys have never got over it. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MATT STEAD 
Head Brewer 
 
 
 
 
 
 
With a PhD in Chemistry Matt manages the production team, ensuring quality across all our beers, including some new recipes… 
 
Fav Beer 
Caught by the Fuzz 
 
Fav Mo  
Launch event for Sweet Shop Sour, seeing a beer through from start to finish and this beer in particular had so many different sweet shop flavours it was fun to watch people pick them on upon tasting. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PAUL 
Brewery Operations 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Our 'hub ' of operations. Paul covers trade, retail and logistics. He is our 5-a-side football team's first choice goalkeeper and Captain. 
 
Fav Beer 
Republika 
 
Fav Mo  
Moving into unit 3 as my Dad’s business was based there years ago. I spent many a summer holiday working there with him so to be working back on the estate and in the same building is quite special. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
JAKE 
Brewer 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jake has worked his way through the ranks in production to be a fully-fledged brewer. 
 
Fav Beer 
Eton Boatman 
 
Fav Mo  
Sweet Shop Sour was a brew I took the lead on and the launch was good fun so I’d go with Sweet Shop Sour. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
JOE 
Brewer 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Without Joe we wouldn’t be able to rack any beer! Responsible for ensuring the casks and kegs are returned, cleaned & sterilised ready for the next batch. 
 
Fav Beer 
Conqueror 
 
Fav Mo  
I enjoy working at the Knight Club events especially on ‘Joe’s bar’ which we set up at my work station. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SARAH 
Sales 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sarah helps out with some telesales and it’s always a delight when she’s in the office as she always brings biscuits! 
 
Fav Beer 
Knight of the Garter 
 
 
Fav Mo  
Really enjoyed Paddy’s Christmas Pub Crawls. It’s lovely going around town with the team and the locals. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MAX 
Logistics 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Max is our man in the field visiting pubs across the Thames Valley. If he’s not there he’s playing paper-toss in the office or kicking footballs in the river. 
 
Fav Beer 
Windsor Knot 
 
Fav Mo  
Founding Webrew Storm FC, Paul will say co-founder but it was all me. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LINDA 
Finance 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Linda keeps the office in order and manages our accounts. 
 
Fav Beer 
Republika 
 
Fav Mo  
During the brewery birthday live stream 2020, Paul's daughter making an entrance announcing "daddy I need a poo!!" 
 
 
 
 
 
 
KIM 
Finance 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Fav Beer 
Caught by the Fuzz 
 
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ELLIOT 
Logistics 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Elliot is one of our drayman who also looks after tech services within trade. 
 
Fav Beer  
Caught by the Fuzz 
 
Fav Mo  
Just watching the gradual growth of the business from unit 1 to 2 to 3 and now to 4. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BRYAN 
Logistics 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bryan is one of our drayman. No drop is too far, no drop is too small. Bryan will deliver, with a smile. 
 
Fav Beer 
Wasteland 
 
Fav Mo  
I enjoy a good KnightClub event. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DEREK SMITH 
Brewer 
 
 
 
 
 
 
'No horse' Derek not only brews but will jump on deliveries when required. 
 
Fav Beer 
Eton Boatman 
 
Fav Mo  
Brewing my first beer solo. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DEREK & SUE, 
ALBERT & IVAN 
Deliveries 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derek tends to our Horse & Dray. The boys know the route so well now that he barely needs to steer them. 
 
 
Fav Beer 
Guardsman 
 
 
Fav Mo  
One year during the Royal Windsor Horse Show the horses met HM The Queen at the Royal Mews. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
KAYLEY 
Unit Four 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Kayley is one of our newest members for our new taproom! 
 
 
Fav Beer 
Treason 
 
Fav Mo 
Getting to know the team because we are all quite close, like a little family. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wildcat Willie 
Unit Four & Tours 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Wildcat is our tour host. When he's not talking your ear off about the beer he's pouring it in Unit 4. 
 
Fav Beer 
Treason 
Fav Mo 
I love hosting the tours. You get all different kinds of characters and you have to taste along with the group of course. 

JOIN OUR TEAM   

We are always looking for high calibre staff to join our growing team. If you aspire to work at our brewery or at one of our pubs please get in touch. 
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