Barley Boys Brewery

Steve was 15 when he was challenged by his science professor to do a paper and presentation on any subject he could think of.  After serious consideration, Steve asked permission from his parents and professor to create a paper on fermentation science. He ordered a mail order kit from John Bull and decided to brew a batch of beer and record and report each aspect of the process. In doing so, Steve found a new passion on which he excelled. 

The beer fermented in approximately 1 ½ weeks and was bottled and carbonated in the bottle. Lessons were learned by doing so and Steve continued to brew beer ever since this project. His skills grew and he became a member of the OmaHops brewing club. Eventually he was voted in as president of the club because his beers were consistent and well liked. 

Because his fellow brew club members encouraged him to go professional, he applied his passion to be the entrepreneur he always knew he was. This drove him to become a professional brewer, motivating him to create Barley Boys Brewery, a brand flourishing for over 6 years. The market changed and profits decreased bringing the tough decision to exit the business. However, Steve never lost his passion.