Mike Illig

Mike brings more than a decade of experience from various facets of the Craft Brewing industry to Briess. After 5 years as a Craft Beer Manager at one of the major distributors in central MN, he spent more than three years as a Sales Manager with a large central MN craft brewery. From there, he transitioned to Account Manager and National Distribution Manager roles for a large maltster in the US. His many years of experience in multiple arenas of the industry bring comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the industry's unique trends, needs, and culture.

Mike holds an Associates Degree in Business Management, MBAA Beer Steward program and Introduction to Practical Brewing from UC Davis.