Bentley
Co-Founder / Brewing Operations
Co-Founder / Brewing Operations
What’s your favorite Xul beer?
Rhymes Like Dimes
What’s your favorite non-Xul beer?
VSOJ, Rodenbach Vintage & High Life
What do you like most about being one of the owners of Xul?
The creative freedom and our family of wonderful people
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Camping, exploring, cooking, and attempting to make music
If you could be any fictional character, who would you choose?
Batman!
What’s something you think everyone should try at least once?
Fluoro diving (scuba diving at night with cool lights!)
Brad
Co-Founder / Operations
Co-Founder / Operations
What’s your favorite Xul beer?
Citra is my favorite hop so Ivy is just something special to me.
What’s your favorite non-Xul beer?
This is a tough one. Probably VSOJ from Revolution. There are so many breweries making world-class beer now that it’s difficult to choose.
What do you like most about being one of the owners of Xul?
The team we have. I’ve been a large part of other businesses and our team at Xul is just the most cohesive that I’ve experienced. Everyone pulls (more than) their own weight. We all have our weaknesses, but our strengths seem to bridge any shortcomings. It’s really fun to be a part of. On the fun side: anytime we travel for collabs… those trips are what I live for.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
I still work full time managing a local DC and working on Xul stuff, so any free time is a luxury. I enjoy golfing, traveling and visiting other breweries around the country. My wife and I recently got into scuba diving and we can’t get enough of it. I grew up fishing so that still holds a special place in my heart. …which reminds me, I need to go more often.
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?
Damn. I dunno. Of course, I’d pay off any house and save/invest most of it. There would definitely be a 2+ week trip with close friends where we’d just blow about 10 mil or so.
What’s something you think everyone should try at least once?
Scuba. It’s basically like being on another planet. You can’t hear anything but your own breathing and it’s just incredible.
Tara
Co-Founder / Operations
Co-Founder / Operations
What’s your favorite Xul beer?
Tech Noir (Passionfruit, Pink Guava, Raspberry)
What’s your favorite non-Xul beer?
Westbrook Gose
What do you like most about being one of the owners of Xul?
It’s been pretty incredible seeing our crazy idea come to life and then take on a life of its own. I also love getting to spend my days with our team. We have such an incredible, goofy, and passionate staff that makes every day so much fun.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Spending time with my family, watching scary movies, and also the occasional trip to Vegas!
Do you have any weird superstitions?
When I play craps, I take my money off the table when the game is slowed down at all from talking or interruptions. When the game gets out of sync, a bad roll usually follows.
If you could know the absolute and total truth to one question, what question would you ask?
Ah, so many questions… life, death, universe, ghosts… If I have to pick one – What else is out there? We can’t be the only living beings in the entire universe.
Alex Rich
Assistant Brewer
Assistant Brewer
What’s your favorite Xul beer?
Toro y Oso…with lime!
What’s your favorite non-Xul beer?
Bitburger Premium Pils
What do you like most about working at Xul?
Working with other people with a similar passion and drive to make the best product and experience they can.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Spending time with my wife, friends and family.
If you could know the absolute and total truth to one question, what question would you ask?
Are aliens from another planet or just us from the future?
What’s something you think everyone should try at least once?
Bone marrow spread over toast
Amanda
Events / Merch Queen
Events / Merch Queen
What’s your favorite Xul beer?
Pastry Kids 2 or Blue Betty
What’s your favorite non-Xul beer?
Something from Southern Grist’s sour section
What do you like most about working at Xul?
The atmosphere and the people I work with. I’ve never worked for a place where the owners were so passionate and involved in making their business the absolute best. Xul is more than just a brewery. It’s become a culture; a way of life.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
I like being at home with my fiancé, my dog, and my cat.
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?
I would pay off my student loans, open a shelter for animals in need, and jumpstart my congressional campaign.
If you could be any fictional character, who would you choose?
Hermione Granger
Bree
Shift Lead / Beertender
Shift Lead / Beertender
What’s your favorite Xul beer?
Xool-Aid
What’s your favorite non-Xul beer?
Hidey-Ho from RAR
What do you like most about working at Xul?
Really creative beers. Even non-beer drinkers find something they like here. I also like how they have lactose & gluten-free beers for people with those sensitivies.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Read
What is something you think everyone should try at least once?
Living in another culture.
If you won the lottery, what’s the first thing you would do?
Learn more about how infinite banking works so I can use that to start two businesses: one to help guide/support up-and-coming businesses and another to help people heal their bodies naturally with nutrition, etc.
Burgs
Beertender
Beertender
What’s your favorite Xul beer?
Lost to History
What’s your favorite non-Xul beer?
Respect to Philly where I got started in experiencing craft beer with Yards Love Stout.
What do you like most about working at Xul?
The consistency & camaraderie are top notch…top to bottom.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Family is my everything. I love exploration…traveling, hiking, running & aimless journeys. I aim to always be learning. I enjoy exploring the unknown and challenging myself physically and mentally. I grew up playing/watching sports. I’m a huge Liverpool FC fan, and being from Philly, I’m always going to cheer on the Phils and Eagles.
What is something you think everyone should try at least once?
Spontaneity…whether it’s trying a beer you’ve never had at a brewery you’ve never been, or going on a random road trip to a destination unknown, I feel people need to test their comfort limits…at least once.
If you could know the absolute and total truth to one question, what question would you ask?
So what’s that Powerball number going to be?
Hannah
Beertender
Beertender
What’s your favorite Xul beer?
Lite Brite Party Night
What’s your favorite non-Xul beer?
Shamelessly…Peach Twisted Tea
What do you like most about working at Xul?
The people I get to work with and the way everyone looks out for each other. Being willing to hang out with your work crew outside of work is rare.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
I like to go hiking, spending time with my pup & attending UT football games.
What would you do if you were invisible for a day?
I would play tricks on my friends and mom just to make them think they’re going crazy…just for a little bit!
If you won the lottery, what’s the first thing you would do?
My first stop would be Greece
Bobby
Beertender / Cellar
Beertender / Cellar
What’s your favorite Xul beer?
A.D.I.D.A.S. and Lost to History
What’s your favorite non-Xul beer?
Voodoor Ranger & Shiner Bock
What do you like most about working at Xul?
How we are a hardworking, tight-knit community but the vibes are chill. Best place to work in town!
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Read about comparative religion and spend time outside.
What’s something you think everyone should try at least once?
The various tools that expand the mind!
If you could know the absolute and total truth to one question, what question would you ask?
What is the material body’s place on the totem pole of existence? Also, why do people be buggin’ all the time?
Cam
Beertender
Beertender
What’s your favorite Xul beer?
Toro y Oso
What’s your favorite non-Xul beer?
Kona Golden Ale
What do you like most about working at Xul?
All the people I work with. We’re a big family and it’s always a great time with them both at work and outside of work.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Play dodgeball or any sport that keeps me active.
What’s something you think everyone should try at least once?
Going to see your favorite artist perform live. It’s always worth the experience.
If you could know the absolute and total truth to one question, what question would you ask?
How do they get cars inside of the mall?
Daniel
Beertender / Maintenance
Beertender / Maintenance
What’s your favorite Xul beer?
Betty’s Blueberry Cobbler
What’s your favorite non-Xul beer?
Yeehaw Dunkel
What do you like most about working at Xul?
The atmosphere created by all of our patrons & staff.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
I love spending time in the shop doing my woodwork!
What would you do if you were invisible for a day?
Random acts of kindness to those who need it most.
What’s your best knock-knock joke?
C’mon now. You know I prefer stupid dad jokes over anything!
Elise
General Manager
General Manager
What’s your favorite Xul beer?
Sharp Little Teeth
What’s your favorite non-Xul beer?
Rhinegeist Peach Dodo…and White Claw Black Cherry!
What do you like most about working at Xul?
Other than the beer, it’s the Vibe. Everyone at Xul (staff and guests included) feels it. Everyone is always so happy to be here. The Vibe spreads like wildfire & you can’t escape it (Not that you’d want to)
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
I love to travel whenever possible, but I also love coming home & relaxing with my husband, my pets & my friends.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
I would immediately pay off all of our debt. Then I’d stock up on sunscreen, move somewhere tropical and spend the rest of my days as a beach bum.
If you could know the absolute and total truth to one question, what question would you ask?
What happens to us when we die? Is that the grand finale, or is there some sort of life after death?
Erin
Shift Lead / Beertender
Shift Lead / Beertender
What’s your favorite Xul beer?
Toss up between Ivy & the Passionfruit Pineapple Vanilla Xeltzer
What’s your favorite non-Xul beer?
Crafty’s Pineapple Raddler
What do you like most about working at Xul?
Our team. I love our people. We just have fun together.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Being on the water with my hubs and our dog.
What would you do if you were invisible for a day?
To be honest, I’d spend it naked and outside 🙂
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?
I would set my family up to never have to worry about finances, then buy a sailboat to travel the world and live off the grid as much as possible.
Karrington
Shift Lead / Beertender
Shift Lead / Beertender
What’s your favorite Xul beer?
Release Dopamine 🙂
What’s your favorite non-Xul beer?
Ponysaurus – Don’t Be Mean to People – A Golden Rule Saison
What do you like most about working at Xul?
The kickass people I work for & with that all hold their beer standards as high as their work ethic.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Travel & go on any sort of adventure – mountain biking, snowboarding, roller skating, hiking, climbing, paddleboarding, you name it!
If you could know the absolute and total truth to one question, what question would you ask?
What reallyyyyy happened to the dinosaurs?
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?
Travel the mfkn world & never look back!
Karygan
Shift Lead / Social Media
Shift Lead / Social Media
What’s your favorite Xul beer?
State of the Art Bang Bang or anyyyyy of the Xeltzers
What’s your favorite non-Xul beer?
Patron. lol jk. Modelo
What do you like most about working at Xul?
I love the work environment. I never feel like “I really don’t want to come to work.” It actually makes my day to come to work! I love the people I work with, my managers, the customers. We really have a good thing going on.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
I love spending time with my family! I also love to be busy, go on adventures, go outside, shop, be creative. Whatever I can do to maintain an active lifestyle!
Do I have any weird superstitions?
Yes! I freak out about toilets. I have alwaysssss thought that there are snakes in the pipes of toilets and one will come out through the hole of it. I don’t know if that’s a superstition but it’s terrifying.
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?
I would move somewhere far away and tropical 🙂
Nicole
Shift Lead / Beertender
Shift Lead / Beertender
What’s your favorite Xul beer?
HYFR
What’s your favorite non-Xul beer?
Tie between Triple Cream from Other Half or Boss Tweed
What do you like most about working at Xul?
The awesome coworkers and amazing patrons.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Teaching sailing
Do you have any weird superstitions?
I think there might be a little something to karma, I try to be kind and understanding always.
If you could know the absolute and total truth to one question, what question would you ask?
Not to be trite, but what is the meaning of life?
Ryan
Shift Lead / Beertender
Shift Lead / Beertender
What’s your favorite Xul beer?
Lite Brite Party Night
What’s your favorite non-Xul beer?
Victory Sour Monkey
What do you like most about working at Xul?
Seeing people try the beer and their face light up with surprise. It’s so fun to find the perfect beer for someone…especially new beer drinkers.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Tend to my plants or go tubing in the mountains.
What would you do if you were invisible for a day?
Haunt all of my enemies. Just kidding. I couldn’t be invisible bc I like to be noticed…so that just wouldn’t cut it 🙂
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?
Family first, THEN, I would buy a chunk of land for an animal sanctuary/nursery for me & my plant & animal friends who need a safe space!
Vinny
Beertender / Horror Dude
Beertender / Horror Dude
What’s your favorite Xul beer?
Rhymes Like Dimes
What’s your favorite non-Xul beer?
Maple Bacon Coffee Porter from Funky Buddha
What do you like most about working at Xul?
Definitely the people I work with. We all get along & I just love all of them. Love getting to be myself. I always try to be polite, but most importantly, I love making the guests laugh. We never know what kind of day someone is having so if I can put a smile on their face, my day is made.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
I love to chill at home watching horror movies. I love going to horror conventions and cosplaying as Michael Myers and taking pictures with everyone. Watching sports & napping are also high on the list. I even collect different Michael Myers’ masks!
What is something that everyone should try at least once?
I think everyone should work on shift serving or bartending on a busy night. You would learn a lot from your experience and maybe make some good friends while doing it.
What’s your favorite food?
Oxtail and rice!
Quentin
Head Brewer
Head Brewer
What’s your favorite Xul beer?
State of the Art Bang Bang
What’s your favorite non-Xul beer?
Key Lime Pie Gose from Westbrook
What do you like most about working at Xul?
The aesthetic & atmosphere. Eclectic & nostalgic.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Hop on my PC and try to work my way through the overwhelmingly unplayed library of games.
What would you do if you were invisible for a day?
Get past the TSA and take a free flight to the Caribbean. I haven’t thought through the getting back part.
If you could be any fictional character, who would you choose?
Gonna go with Hawkeye from MASH.