Our Team
None of this could happen without the tireless efforts of our amazing and dedicated team of
do-gooders and keg tappers!
Jacquie Berglund
Founder, CEO & Rambunctious Social Entrepreneur
jacquie@finnegans.org
What is your favorite FINNEGANS beer? Can I have 3 favorite beers? My all time favorite is our Classic Irish Amber Ale. My two other favorites are Dead Irish Poet and our Blood Orange Pilsner.
What does "Doing Good" mean to you? Building a company that gives back. I’m so proud of how far we have come and the impact we have made over the past 21 years!
What is your favorite thing to do in Minneapolis? I love the neighborhood and the community of Minneapolis and that is why we purposefully built our brewery in Elliott Park and the East Town neighborhood.
Jared Woods
Head Brewer
What is your favorite FINNEGANS beer? I would have to say both our Cosmic Snowball & Oktoberfest.
What does “Doing Good” mean to you? Food security goes hand in hand with social justice and I love working towards that everyday by “Doing Good”.
What is your favorite thing to do in Minneapolis? I love working in Minneapolis at the brewery and in the cellar. I have loved seeing more people coming back to the cities as things continue to open up.
Tricia Nelson
Sales Development & Community Relations
tricia@finnegans.org
What is your favorite FINNEGANS beer? My favorite beer is my namesake beer, Tricia. It’s part of our Barrel of Life series!
What does “Doing Good” mean to you? I’m really excited about how we have been and continue to focus on nutritious foods and supporting local farms on the way to making food more accessible.
What is your favorite thing to do in Minneapolis? Walking to Segue.
Todd Teigen
Director of Sales
todd@finnegans.org
What is your favorite FINNEGANS beer? Red Cloak.
What does “Doing Good” mean to you? Lending a helping hand and giving resources to those in our community that may need it is at the heart of “Doing Good.”
What is your favorite thing to do in Minneapolis? I enjoy attending local sporting events and going to US Bank Stadium or the Armory for live concerts!
Jim ogle
Production Manager
What is your favorite FINNEGANS beer? My favorite beer is our classic Irish Amber Ale...and our Blood Orange Pilsner...then there is also our Dead Irish Poet and Coffee Poet....Oh man, do I have to have only one Fave!
What does “Doing Good” mean to you? To me, Doing Good means being there for others...providing resources...showing support of any and every kind...building strong relationships in your community...being a good friend and a genuine and good person. I am very proud to work for a company that lives by this culture!
What is your favorite thing to do in Minneapolis? Besides just being able to work in the Downtown Minneapolis community, my favorite thing to do in Minneapolis is take advantage of all of our amazing music/concert venues and local sporting events. Minneapolis has a vibrant music scene where you can catch a live show almost any night of the week. Our theater district is amazing as well, and the Minneapolis Craft Beer community is such a close-knit and awesome community to be part of and explore. Again, I guess I can't pick just one thing!
BETSY HAAG
Brewer
What is your favorite FINNEGANS beer? The Ales for ALS (2022) NEIPA/Hazy IPA & our Lemongrass Grisette. I love a good, juicy, hazy IPA with a solid blend of hop bitterness and fruity tasting notes. The Lemongrass Grisette is an ultimate patio crusher and it's super refreshing. It's a very unique beer and I love that we hand-pull real lemongrass to flavor this beer with
What does “Doing Good” mean to you? "Doing good" means not just to love those that love you, but to love everyone. Every individual matters and it's important to act with kindness and grace and do what you can to leave others feeling nothing less than encouraged
What is your favorite thing to do in Minneapolis? My husband and I LOVE to explore the wide beer scene here in Minneapolis and throughout the state. I'm an avid sports fan (Go Blue!) and I'm always excited to attend a sporting event at US Bank Stadium, Target Center, Target Field, and at the University of Minnesota when my Michigan Wolverines or Detroit sports teams come to town.
Jessie skrypek
Brewer
What is your favorite Finnegans beer?
david mCnicoll
Director of Brand Development
david@finnegans.org
What is your favorite FINNEGANS beer? This is a hard one, as it really depends on your mood, the day and even the weather. I do like the darker beers like the Lil' Stout and the Dunkelweizen.
What does “Doing Good” mean to you? Being able to make a difference to even one person, by doing things to help those who are unable to help themselves, or are vulnerable in our community.
What is your favorite thing to do in Minneapolis? I love finding new places, and hidden gems amid the city sprawl - relaxing in small parks or exploring great riverside walks and wildlife reserves
thomas schultz
Jack-of-all-Trades
What is your favorite FINNEGANS beer? Clover Honey.
What does “Doing Good” mean to you? Always doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.
What is your favorite thing to do in Minneapolis? Winter! Give me 40 below windchill, ski googles just to walk a block, and a couple ice cold beers to make the walk bearable.
Megan HOLzer
Taproom Team
What is your favorite FINNEGANS beer? My favorite Finn beers are Rock of Cashel and She Shed. They’re very different but both amazing.
What does “Doing Good” mean to you? Doing good means finding what you’re good at using it to positively influence others. Whether that be food and shelter, a helping hand, or any type of support for those who require it in any capacity.
What is your favorite thing to do in Minneapolis? I love the variety of activities in Minneapolis. Great concerts, shows, parks, museums, volunteer opportunities, and of course breweries!
MAGGIE D'AMBROSE
What is your favorite FINNEGANS beer? My favorite beer would have to be the blood orange Pilsner. It’s citrusy and full flavored-perfect for the patio!
What does “Doing Good” mean to you?
Doing good is asking yourself what others may be in search of and how you can help. Whether that is being a sounding board for a friend, educating yourself on someone else’s hardships so you are more aware, or buying someone a pint when they are down.
What is your favorite thing to do in Minneapolis?
All of the art, music and theatre! There is always something new to explore and witness!
Allie Buchholz
What is your favorite FINNEGANS beer? Wild Berry Blonde.
What does “Doing Good” mean to you?
Being a bright spot in someone's day and doing what I can to leave everyone with a smile or a fun story.
What is your favorite thing to do in Minneapolis?
I love exploring our brewery/distillery scene and trying new restaurants. Our music venues are top notch and there's always a show for everyone's taste.
ASLYNN LUDOLPH
What is your favorite FINNEGANS beer? Pomegranate Crush and Zita Peach Pale Ale are the two beers that will always have my heart.
What does “Doing Good” mean to you?
I believe it is having good intentions behind all your actions because you never know how much you can impact others with a little bit of kindness.
What is your favorite thing to do in Minneapolis?
I love to take advantage of all the fun things Minneapolis has to offer as the seasons change, such as our local farmers market in the summertime or going to one of our local concert venues like the armory or first avenue. The music scene is fantastic, and Great concerts are constantly happening all year round!
