Aaron Justus

Aaron Justus was born and raised in Kansas City. He attended the University of Kansas and received a BS in Atmospheric Science. After graduation, Aaron worked in television for nearly thirteen years as a meteorologist. During this time, he was an avid homebrewer and eventually decided to change careers. He packed his bags and moved to San Diego to pursue a career in brewing. Aaron started at Ballast Point in summer of 2011. He worked as a keg washer and quickly ascended the ranks to brewer, specialty brewer, and Director of Brewing. Currently he is the Director of R&D and Specialty Brewing. Aaron also teaches the Raw Materials class for the UCSD Brewing Certificate Program. Aaron is a graduate of the American Brewers Guild and has passed the IBD Diploma in Brewing.