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Scott Scharf

As a sales, sales management, and business development professional in the high-tech world, many years of travel throughout the country (and visiting the breweries in every city) have sent me down this amazing path. The dream was born out of the pure passion and love of a well crafted artisanal brew. Simply sitting down and thoughtfully contemplating each and every sniff, swirl and sip (reviewing well over 6000 beers online) has made for an incredible life changing adjustment. I didn’t believe it until I finally found it, but career happiness knows no boundaries....

As a West Virginia University grad, I knew there just had to be better beer than Busch and Bud Light. Out of school and into my first job, the early years of local happy hours drinking fishbowls of Sam Adams Lager and Pete’s Wicked Ale quickly moved towards beers like Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and Stone IPA. Yes, a hop head was officially born. I haven’t looked back since, though on occasion I definitely still enjoy the old school favorites when I can. Thanks to Ratebeer.com early on (now Untappd), I immediately became part of a community that shared my love. Attending local bottle tastings and festivals (with like minded beer geeks, brew masters, brewery owners, etc), there was no stopping this incredible love. 

Fast forwarding the VCR (you’re old school if you know what that is), my very supportive family and friends, many within the craft brewing industry, knew my beer passion was strong.  Continually pushing me for years to go out do what you love. It took one break in the industry for me years ago and the rest is history. The dream was finally born...