GET TO KNOW OUR
BREW CREW
Owner - Juan Brantley
As a native of Hilton Head Island, Juan Brantley took his entrepreneurial spirit to the restaurant scene in 2006. His passion for food, micro brews, and great company was a natural fit for Hilton Head Brewing Company (HHBC). In 2015, Juan jumped on the next opportunity to take HHBC to new heights. Relocating and expanding the brew house has led to HHBCs brews in restaurants and stores all over South Carolina.
head Brewer and production manager - DEREK BRITTON
Derek is the true vision of a head brewer. Rooted up from Minnesota, he brewed in the upstate at Thomas Creek Brewery before settling down here in the low country to join us at the Island's first brewery to continue producing quality beer. Brewing for more than 15 years, this guy is a machine in the brewhouse and up for brewing anything - even brought us our first line of seltzers.
tasting room / events manager- sophie duncan
Island Native, Sophie Duncan brings her love for locals, tourists, beer, and parties to Hilton Head Brewing Co. She shares her creative side with us through HHBC social media and event planning, and her organizational skills through managaing our tasting room experience. She enjoys brainstorming crafty ideas with the brewers and touting the feedback on the liquid served in the tasting room. Got something to celebrate? Sophie would love to help you celebrate with us in our private event space.
OFFICe manager- jess brantley
Juan's other half and mother of five, Jess supports Hilton Head Brewing Co. in many ways. From office to retail to HR, she helps out wherever she can. Born in Georgia and raised in Indiana, she came back to the south to pursue her career. Twenty years and a large family later, she loves her community in Hilton Head Island. Her favorite thing about Hilton Head Brewing Co. is the creativity that pours from the tanks and sharing our contribution to the lowcountry to whomever may visit.
Tap ROom-Derrick ludaway
Semper Fi. Meet our Marine Tap Room hero, Derrick. He originally hails from Ohio but has been an island guy for quite a while. You might have heard of his local band- Groove Town Assault. Yep, the namesake for one of our brews- Groove Town Assault Xtra Pale Ale. However, his favorite brew at HHBC is our Hefe, light, wheaty and full of flavor. His favorite part of working at the brewery is making people happy with our quality product.
Be sure to stop in and say hey.
Taproom- gilbert ramseur
Another Island transplant, Gilbert joined us in the summer of ’17. When he is not nurturing brain cells at his day job as a biology teacher, he is here helping us kill off the weak ones… Darwin would be proud. Gilbert first stumbled into HHBC's Taproom a few years back and just never left. His favorite beer? Anything hoppy, but is currently partial to the citrusy dankness of the Dunes and Folly. Cheers.
taproom- paul greene
It's wicked awesome, Paul. Originally from Boston, Mass, he’s been an island resident for over 5 years. But trust us, that wicked cool accent still stands. He loves chatting folks up about his favorite brew, The Folly, while he’s working in the Tap Room. His favorite of favorites about brewery life is meeting people from all over and hearing everyone’s stories. Bonus- Paul is digging learning about the brewing process. Brewer in the making! Ask him about the Red Sox next time you’re in. Way to go, Paul!
Tap ROom- Josh renfro
Long-time member of the Tap Room Crew, Josh joined HHBC in the summer of 2016. His family moved to Hilton Head in 2000 from Cincinnati, Ohio. An avid Bengals fan, he loves catching a game while enjoying a pint of The Jointer- hoppy, citrusy and packs a flavorful punch. When he's not at the brewery, you can find him cruising the island on his motorcycle or cooking some darn good food. His love of all things foodie easily translates to his passion for hops, brewing and learning everything he can about the art of craft beer. Be sure to heckle him about the Bengals next time you see him behind the bar.
Taproom- Dylan
Joining us in early 2021, Dylan had just moved to the island from Philadelphia. Once he found his favorite spot to land at the bar (guess where), he decided it might be just the spot to sling beer as well. An old hand at living the brewery life, Dylan worked in a brewery for 5 years up in Philly.
His favorite beer on our current line-up is The Folly. Good choice, Dylan. He's loving that laid-back brewery life with great customers and event better beer. Welcome, Dylan.