MEET THE TEAM BEHIND THE BEER

The Brewery at Tirrito Farm is powered by a small team with a shared passion for quality beer and hard work.

From the brewhouse and cellar to packaging, distribution, and sales, every member of our team plays a vital role in bringing our beers to life. Together, they help transform locally inspired ideas into the beers enjoyed across Arizona.

Farm-crafted. Team-driven. Brewed with purpose.

Andrew Walter

Head Brewer

Andrew leads all brewing operations at The Brewery at Tirrito Farm, overseeing recipe development, production planning, quality control, and cellar operations.

From award-winning lagers to hop-forward IPAs and seasonal specialties, Andrew’s focus is on brewing beers that balance technical excellence with drinkability. His commitment to quality and innovation continues to shape the brewery’s growing reputation throughout Arizona.

Alejandro

Brewer

Alejandro plays a key role in day-to-day brewery operations, helping guide each batch from raw ingredients to finished beer. His work includes milling grain, assisting with brewing, monitoring fermentation, transferring beer, and supporting cellar operations.

Whether he’s preparing the brewhouse, managing fermentation tanks, or helping maintain quality throughout the process, Alejandro’s attention to detail helps ensure every beer meets the standards of The Brewery at Tirrito Farm.

From grain to glass, Alejandro helps bring every batch to life.

Oray

Cellar & Distribution Specialist

Oray helps keep beer moving from the brewery to customers across Arizona. His responsibilities include keg washing, keg filling, cellar support, inventory management, and preparing beer for distributor shipments.

Behind every clean draft pour is a tremendous amount of work, and Oray plays a critical role in maintaining quality throughout the packaging and distribution process. From the cellar to the loading dock, he helps ensure Tirrito Farm beer reaches customers fresh and ready to enjoy.

Derek

Canning & Packaging Specialist

Derek plays a key role in bringing Tirrito Farm beer from the cellar to the customer. He oversees canning and packaging operations, helping ensure every can meets our standards for quality, consistency, and presentation.

From preparing packaging materials and operating the canning line to monitoring product quality and coordinating finished inventory, Derek helps keep production moving efficiently and reliably.

Whether beer is headed to a local taproom, retail shelf, or distributor warehouse, Derek’s attention to detail helps ensure every package reflects the quality and craftsmanship behind The Brewery at Tirrito Farm.

Christian

Sales & Brand Development

Christian serves as the bridge between The Brewery at Tirrito Farm and the customers who enjoy our beer across Arizona. He leads sales efforts, manages key account relationships, coordinates events, and helps expand the brewery’s presence in retail, restaurant, and hospitality markets.

Beyond sales, Christian works closely with the brewing team on small-batch and specialty beer development, helping turn new ideas into unique releases that showcase the creativity and character of Tirrito Farm.

Whether he’s building partnerships, planning brewery events, or helping develop the next limited release, Christian focuses on sharing the brewery’s story and bringing exceptional beer experiences to new audiences.