Bam / Brewery Dog

Bam Biere farmhouse ale is named for our Jack Russell, who struck by a car, bounced back in fine tenacious Jack Russell fashion, and is brewed for those of us who knocked down, have picked up, dusted off and carried on undaunted. Golden, naturally cloudy, bottle conditioned and dry hopped for a perfectly refreshing balance of spicy malts, hops and yeast. Please enjoy our beers in good health, And look both ways when crossing the street!

Lori Jackson / Retail Manager/ Tasting Room Manager

Lori joined the Jolly Pumpkin team in 2010 after spending more than ten years in the marketing/advertising industry and also has many years of retail management experience.  When not folding countless t-shirts or pouring samples in our tasting room, she’s always in search of the hoppiest of IPA’s. 

Megan Glunz / Distributor Sales Manager and Special Events Coordinator

Megan recently moved from Colorado to Michigan to pursue her dream of working in the craft beer industry. With a degree from the University of Hawaii and a background in Marketing, Megan wanted to align her career with her passions. A lover of craft beer and an aspiring outdoorswoman, she happily made her home in Northern Michigan. She joined the NUBC team to assist with events and social media marketing. Based in Traverse City, Megan works to represent the NUBC brands in the community and statewide through brewery events and online through fan engagement.

Mike Hall / Partner

Master Brewer Mike Hall is the big gun on Old Mission Peninsula. A native of Nova Scotia, Mike is ultimately responsible for the sublime list of beers and spirits at Northern United Brewing Company. 

Mike is a world-renowned brewer, designer and educator. He is a Senior Member of The European Institute and Guild of Brewing. Before becoming a partner in Northern United Brewing Company, Mike trained more than 100 brewers. He has designed, built and installed over 40 breweries and distillers around the globe, from as far way as Siberia to the Bahamas and several right here in Michigan. As managing partner of Northern United Brewing Company, Mike enjoys collaborating with Ron Jeffries and together they have over 50 years of brewing experience between the two and time at internationally renowned breweries such as Dogfish Head and Jolly Pumpkin, meaning drinkers can rest assured that the brews offered are of the utmost quality.

Mike Wooster / Head Brewer

Ten years ago, Mike started home brewing as a hobby while working in a fine dining restaurant. To gain experience in the beverage industry, he started working at different local wineries and breweries. In 2009 Mike was able to make the transition into full-time brewing as a profession. He keeps an open mind to new styles and methods, learning something new daily.

Paul Olson / Managing Partner & Chef

Olson is a Michigan native and graduate of both Michigan State University and the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. He honed his skills under the tutelage of Chef Fredreric Perrier at La Cite, La Boheme and Café Luxembourg in Manhattan, where he discovered a passion for classic bistro cuisine.

Olson served as executive chef at Luna in Mount Kisco, NY, a position that resulted in a partnership that allowed him to open five restaurants, including Connecticut’s best rib joint, The Cookhouse in New Milford, CT, and The Inn at Newtown in Newtown, CT. Olson has crafted dishes for such notable events as A Tribute to Billy Joel in 1990, the James Beard Foundation Dinner in 1991, and the Aspen Food & Wine Classic in 1995.

After a total of 18 years on the East Coast, an opportunity at Bowers Harbor Inn lured Olson back to Michigan. He brings along his philosophy of fresh flavors, local ingredients and superbly executed dishes to Mission Table & Tasting Room and Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant, Microbrewery & Distillery.