Phil Markowski has been in Craft Brewing since 1989. Phil helped start and operate several breweries including New England Brewing Co., Southampton Publick House and since 2011, Two Roads Brewing Company where he serves as Master Brewer. Phil was awarded the Russell Scherer Award for Innovation in Craft Brewing in 2003. He is the author of Farmhouse Ales – Culture and Craftsmanship in the European Tradition, considered the definitive text on the Saison and Biere de Garde styles. Phil served for years on the Craft Brewers Conference Technical Committee and has presented at numerous national and international brewing industry events.