Dedrick McFadden is a 2022 graduate of the Craft Beverage Institute of the Southeast at A-B Tech. McFadden enrolled in the Brewing, Distillation & Fermentation AAS program after serving in the US Army and used the G.I. Bill to fund his education. After graduating, he attended the Siebel Institute of Technology in Chicago to further his education. He is also a Certified Cicerone and Certified Beer Judge. McFadden is now employed at HopFly Brewing Co. in Charlotte and loves his career.
"I believe that brewers have the greatest job on earth," he said. "We are scientists who get to use our specific skill set to create a product that is enjoyed by people around the world! It’s truly an honor to use the international language of beer to help bring together people of all backgrounds. Carefully crafting a recipe and brewing a beer that will be enjoyed by the community takes dedication and hard work, but it is so fulfilling. The science, the beer, and most importantly, creating an inclusive community, are my biggest motivators and what created my love and passion for the brewing industry."
While attending A-B Tech, McFadden was also featured in a TV ad and video. Watch it at Dedrick (Brewing, Distillation & Fermentation).
Admission to the Fall 2024 Brewing, Distillation, and Fermentation cohort is now open. Learn more at Craft Beverage Institute of the Southeast® or call (828) 398-7191.