Terrapin Beer Co. began as a daydream between founders John Cochran and Spike Buckowski, who brewed and released their first beer, Rye Pale Ale, in 2002. Six months after it’s release, the beer made it to Denver for GABF, where John and Spike took home a Gold Medal for Rye Pale Ale in the American Pale Ale Category.  

Inspired by the creative culture of Athens, GA, Terrapin began to add to its beer lineup, with unique beers like W-n-B, Hopsecutioner, and many others. Today, Rye Pale Ale is accompanied by six other year-round beers, four seasonal sessions, and at least a dozen special projects, side projects and collaborations.  

Whether you’re joining us for a brewery tour at our tasting room, drinking a Hopsecutioner at your favorite watering hole, sipping some Hi-5 on your back porch, or enjoying a RecreationAle after a long day on the trail, we hope you appreciate the dedication we’ve put in for 14 years (and counting!)

Terrapin Beer Co.

Frank Skorzewski

Corey Christopher

Blake Merritt

Jack Albanese

Russel Stalvey (he/him/his)

Andre Fisher

Brian Sykes

The Leadership Team at Terrapin Beer Co. is responsible for steering the company towards its strategic goals. This includes overseeing key areas such as sales and marketing, operations, and human resources. They work collaboratively to ensure the brewery maintains its creative spirit while optimizing performance and growth, ensuring that every beer—from year-round staples to seasonal and special brews—meets the high standards Terrapin is known for.

Leadership Team

Sales Team

Brewery Team

Operations and Supply Chain

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Sales Team

Brewery Team

Operations and Supply Chain