Caton Orrell

Well, this has been a long time coming for me. After a long hiatus and sabbatacle in the Mid-west, I am returning to Texas. I am tremendously excited to contribute to the burgeoning craft brew scene in my home state! With that being said, some backstory is in order:

In 1998 I was attending Wichita State University, working on the beginnings of what was going to be a degree in Agronomy. I was searching for a second part time job and came across a want ad in the paper for an assistant brewer at the local brewpub. "That can't be right", I told myself. "I'll have to go check into this". I had been a home brewer since I was about 20 (under the close tutelage of my father, who had been doing it since the early 80's). I got the job. Naturally, I soon became consumed with all that the craft brewing trade had to offer. I left college and began brewing full time.

Three years later, I had the opportunity to interview for a position at the largest microbrewery in the Mid-west region. Again, I got the job. That took me to Kansas City for the next 12 years (up and down I-35, I'm tellin' ya!). Over that time, I got a tremendous education in all things beer and brewing. Not to mention a chance to work with some of the brightest and most talented folks in the industry.

Now, I'm bringing my talent and experience to bear on the task of raising Grapevine Craft Brewery to the highest level of brewing excellence! I can't wait to get started!