Meet Dave. Our Master Brewer, Dave Eaton, has been working at DB since 1989 when he started as a lab technician at the Tui Brewery in Mangatainoka. The brewery was big in those days and it produced the biggest volume out of DB’s three breweries in 1992. After 10 years and several roles in Mangatainoka, including a switch to the brewing side of the business, Dave moved to Auckland where he put his new brewing skills to use. He was soon brewing Heineken and began to develop a feel for the process and the confidence to experiment. This deep understanding of the brewing process helps him innovate with different types of beer and flavour profiles, which is his favourite part of the job. Dave says his proudest career moment was becoming one of the first 25 Heineken Master Brewers. That was 13 years ago, but he says he never gets bored, “I’ve been here forever, but things change all the time.”
Impressive work Dave. Well done mate.
Wishing you many more successful years at DB Breweries. It was a privilege to hear both the art and science of brewing during the induction. It was truly insightful! 🍻
Nice one Dave! The most awesome manager I ever worked with.Multi-talented Brewmaster, Under over IT specialist, QC, QA...list goes on but mostly a great mate. Keep doing what you love best.".making beer, making friends".
Legend.
The Magician 🧙♂️ 🍺
Dave, I remember that Hop season in Motueka in early 1994 , driving up from Monteiths Brewery, meeting yourself for the first time , and also meeting the Brewers who were to support the Heineken Project at Waitemata. Great expose on your career and good to see you are still enjoying the best job in the world.
Master Dave!
And an all round Great person .. Congrats Dave
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1moGreat work sir ‘