30 Jan 2007
Craft Brewed Gluten Free Beer Co Adds Ex-Pabst CEO To Management Team
Posted by Paul Mitchell under Beer Stories
Lees Summit, MO – Bard’s Tale Beer Company, LLC (www.bardsbeer.com), the brewers of the world’s first craft brewed gluten free beer is announcing additions to its organization. Brian Kovalchuk has been named Chief Executive Officer and added to the Board of Managers. Brian Bizer, has joined as Vice President of Finance and has been named Chief Financial Officer. Brian Kovalchuk previously held the position of CEO at Pabst Brewing Company; Brian Bizer was formerly the Vice President of Finance at Pabst.
During their tenure at Pabst, Mr. Kovalchuk and Mr. Bizer led the financial restructuring of the business and the successful turnaround of a number of brands including the cornerstone of the portfolio, Pabst Blue Ribbon. PBR has been one of the fastest growing domestic brands over the last five years and has received accolades for its creative marketing concepts. “This is an incredible opportunity for Bard’s Tale Beer Company and the worldwide beer market,” says Kevin Seplowitz, President and Co-Founder. “We are excited that Mr. Kovalchuk and Mr. Bizer have joined our organization and we are looking forward to Bard’s future growth with them as part of our management team”
Bard’s Tale Beer Company is now distributing its flagship beer Dragon’s Gold, in 19 U.S. states and is positioning to expand production both nationally and internationally. “Bard’s Tale Beer Company should be proud of what they have been able to accomplish with the limited resources available to them,” praised Mr. Kovalchuk. “We believe that Bard’s Tale is one of the most innovative companies in the industry and we look forward to leading Bard’s Tale in the next phase of their business. Gluten free beer is not a fad. It is here to stay, and we are well positioned to continue as the market leader in this product segment.”
The founders, Mr. Seplowitz and Craig Belser, will continue their roles with the company. Mr. Seplowitz will retain his role as company President while Mr. Belser will continue as VP of Operations. Both founders also maintain seats on the Board of Managers.
Bard’s Tale Beer was started in 2004 by Mr. Seplowitz and Mr. Belser after both were diagnosed with Celiac Disease, an autoimmune disorder triggered by the ingestion of gluten that affects 1 out of 133 people in the US. Before being diagnosed, both were avid home brewers. “As beer lovers, we were disappointed to learn we could no longer drink beer, since no true craft-brewed beer existed that was not made from barley, wheat, rye or spelt” states Mr. Belser. “So we decided to do something about it.”
Mr. Seplowitz adds “This company is our life’s passion. We brought Mr. Kovalchuk and Mr. Bizer on board to help us grow this passion, bringing Bard’s Tale Dragon’s Gold to all who desire a great tasting gluten free beer”
For more information visit the website at www.bardsbeer.com.
Bard’s Tale Beer Company is majority owned by Bard’s Tale Research Company, LLC a organization that researches the correlations between nutrition, diet, and autoimmune disorders.
SOURCE: http://beeradvocate.com
During their tenure at Pabst, Mr. Kovalchuk and Mr. Bizer led the financial restructuring of the business and the successful turnaround of a number of brands including the cornerstone of the portfolio, Pabst Blue Ribbon. PBR has been one of the fastest growing domestic brands over the last five years and has received accolades for its creative marketing concepts. “This is an incredible opportunity for Bard’s Tale Beer Company and the worldwide beer market,” says Kevin Seplowitz, President and Co-Founder. “We are excited that Mr. Kovalchuk and Mr. Bizer have joined our organization and we are looking forward to Bard’s future growth with them as part of our management team”
Bard’s Tale Beer Company is now distributing its flagship beer Dragon’s Gold, in 19 U.S. states and is positioning to expand production both nationally and internationally. “Bard’s Tale Beer Company should be proud of what they have been able to accomplish with the limited resources available to them,” praised Mr. Kovalchuk. “We believe that Bard’s Tale is one of the most innovative companies in the industry and we look forward to leading Bard’s Tale in the next phase of their business. Gluten free beer is not a fad. It is here to stay, and we are well positioned to continue as the market leader in this product segment.”
The founders, Mr. Seplowitz and Craig Belser, will continue their roles with the company. Mr. Seplowitz will retain his role as company President while Mr. Belser will continue as VP of Operations. Both founders also maintain seats on the Board of Managers.
Bard’s Tale Beer was started in 2004 by Mr. Seplowitz and Mr. Belser after both were diagnosed with Celiac Disease, an autoimmune disorder triggered by the ingestion of gluten that affects 1 out of 133 people in the US. Before being diagnosed, both were avid home brewers. “As beer lovers, we were disappointed to learn we could no longer drink beer, since no true craft-brewed beer existed that was not made from barley, wheat, rye or spelt” states Mr. Belser. “So we decided to do something about it.”
Mr. Seplowitz adds “This company is our life’s passion. We brought Mr. Kovalchuk and Mr. Bizer on board to help us grow this passion, bringing Bard’s Tale Dragon’s Gold to all who desire a great tasting gluten free beer”
For more information visit the website at www.bardsbeer.com.
Bard’s Tale Beer Company is majority owned by Bard’s Tale Research Company, LLC a organization that researches the correlations between nutrition, diet, and autoimmune disorders.
SOURCE: http://beeradvocate.com
