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Meet our team

our Team

Hopsters Co-operative Brewery’s team consists of seven Board of Directors from a diverse and complementary range of backgrounds, making them the dream team to propel Hopsters toward new phases of growth and ever-increasing milestones. Our Operations Manager runs nall day-to-day aspects of the business in conjunction with the Board.

Read on to learn more about our all-star team, what they bring to the table, and how they plan to help shape the direction of Hopsters.

GORDON BABE

Chair and Beer & Brewing

Member No: 625
Joined: 28 Jul 2020

Gordon is an experienced board member and corporate/commercial lawyer with a passion for craft beer, and a belief that our co-operative setup makes us special. He's served on the boards of community organisations as well as private businesses, and for over a decade in his day job he has been trusted to advise and represent everyone from working people to multi-million dollar organisations. Within Hopsters he's previously volunteered on the marketing committee, among a number of other active contributions.

Mitch Hobbs

Operations Manager and Licensee

Member No: 7
Joined: 12 Nov 2016

Mitch has been working in the liquor industry for over a decade, managing bottleshops, sales territories for both breweries and wineries and was the bar manager at the Hopsters taproom from its inception. Now with the business' growing demands, Mitch runs all the day-to-day operations of the taproom, brewing, wholesale and everything in between.

Mark William Bandte

Sales & Logistics

Member No: 828
Joined: 12 Nov 2022

Mark is a passionate homebrewer, having been brewing for five years, and is dedicated to building a strong community for like-minded individuals through Hopsters. With over 20 years in sales, including 15 in high-end interiors across Scandinavia and Australia, Mark excels in marketing, building brand cultures, and understanding client needs. His dynamic and honest approach to sales and leadership emphasises mentorship, adaptability, and continuous growth. Excited to support the team with his sales and retail operations knowledge, Mark is committed to building the Hopsters community. Mark holds an RSA and has attended Hopsters' very own Cicerone courses.

HANSI LEIJONHUFVUD KING

Company Secretary & Taproom Manager

Member No: 704
Joined: 22 Jan 2021

Hansi is a linguist and an experienced healthcare administrator with a passion for homebrewing and the science behind beer. He has experience as a director on multiple not-for-profit boards and advisory groups, and occasionally masquerades as a live guitarist. Hansi holds an RSA and is a Cicerone Certified Beer Server. If he’s not checking in an imperial stout on Untappd you’ll probably find him convincing someone that either Darkthrone or Depeche Mode are the greatest bands of all time.  Hansi’s favourite Hopsters beer is Cool Kids Volume 25 - Mosaic Incognito Hazy IPA.

 

ANDREW BURNARD

Maintenance & Construction

Member No: 456
Joined: 8 April 2019

Andrew is an engineer working in the sustainable energy sector, helping organisations to save energy and generate their own. He has experience across technical design, project management, communications, and policy. He also has years of experience as a director of not-for-profit organisations. Andrew has a strong interest in the “nuts and bolts” side of brewing and leads the maintenance and construction committee for the board. Andrew rides bikes everywhere, sings in a choir, and regularly rewards himself with a great craft beer.

Alan Skipper

Events

Member No: 611
Joined: 7 Jun 2020

Alan is an advocate of making sure Enmore is as awesome as we know it is. Let's get stuff happening! Hopsters pale is number one!

BRUCE CECH

Tech

Member No: 832
Joined: 16 Dec 2022

Bruce’s Brews attained legendary status among homebrewers in the 80-90’s, and still to this day is held as THE homebrew store against which all others are measured (and inevitably found to be inferior).

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