The Siebel Institute of Technology has announced the appointment of John Hannafan as Director of Education.
Hannafan, who has assisted more than 20 start-up and established brewing facilities, is a graduate of the World Brewing Academy (WBA), a partnership between Siebel Institute of Technology and Doemens Akademie. Shortly after graduation from the WBA program, he took on the role as a brewing supervisor at City Brewing in La Crosse, Wis.
He has taught as an adjunct professor at Siebel Institute of Technology and has been a judge for professional competitions such as the World Beer Awards. He also has served as a Cicerone Certification Master Program section test grader. A member of Master Brewers Association of the Americas and Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), England, Hannafan is also frequently asked to participate in brewing industry panels.