Name: Jacob Hansen, Saddle Mountain Brewing Company
Age: 40
Title: Brewmaster, Director, Chief Figure Head
Married/Single: Married
Kids: 3
City you live in: Litchfield Park
A typical day in my life includes…
work at one job, then work at the brewery, and some time with the family.
I was born…
in Phoenix at Good Samaritan Hospital.
My favorite thing about Arizona…
is the diversity of climate.
I’m listening to…
Grace and Tony (Punk-grass).
My family…
is my rock, and my favorite people to spend time with.
If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be…
George Washington.
One thing I cannot live without…
is my wife, Laura.
When I was younger, I wanted to be…
a military fighter pilot.
I’m inspired by…
The Air Force Thunderbirds.
The one person who motivates me is…
my wife Laura.
If I could change anything in the world, it would be…
reducing the size of our intrusive government.
The perfect day would be…
an early morning flight in a Stearman biplane, a heavy work day in the garden, a light rain in the afternoon with a cold beer on the patio, and my family making the cheerful noise they do.
My first job was…
a field flagger at a crop dusting company.
My favorite escape…
early morning wake up and watching my choice of TV show before anyone else is up.
My life…
would be completely different were it not for my unanswered prayers to God, he obviously knows the better way for me, and I am truly thankful for the path I have been guided down.
I’m currently working on…
brewery sales expansion and shoring up so I can quit my day job.
Always…
listen. If you are talking, you are not listening.
Never…
argue to win the argument. Argue to solve a problem. If you argue to win, you may say things you regret.
Favorite Quote…
“One of the greatest strengths in politics is not just knowing what to say when you speak, but knowing when to keep your mouth shut until all other comments have been made.” Ben Franklin
Biggest Dream…
to own a Stearman biplane.
My Pet Peeve(s)…
tardiness, carelessness, laziness.
Saddle Mountain Brewing Company will be featured at the 15th annual Strong Beer Festival, set for Valentine’s Day at Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix. Sweethearts and singles alike can enjoy a broad variety of the state’s strongest signature suds at the event widely recognized as “Arizona’s Best Beer Festival.” Tickets are available for purchase at arizonabeerweek.com.
