Kevin Hryclik has over 40 years of brewing industry experience. He started his career with Labatt in 1980 and worked in various production roles including brewmaster and quality manager. In 2013 he established Blue House Consulting specializing in brewing and quality system optimization, including sensory panel training and development. He has consulted for breweries such as FIFCo, Big Rock Brewing, Magic Hat Brewery and Moosehead Brewery. Kevin has been a judge at various beer competitions including the International Brewing Awards in England, Master Brewers of America Association Iron Brewer and the Canadian Brewing Awards.