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Drink Beer, Do Good

Whether you're in the Pacific Northwest during the cozy rainy season or in the bright arid summer, or in the Southwest visiting family or for the international Balloon Fiesta, we, at Ex Novo Brewing Company, have the brews, space, and causes to welcome you right into our local communities.

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3 different Ex Novo beers in logo glasses on a wooden table
Ex novo silo on a clear sunny day
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Starting from scratch

Ex Novo, which means "from scratch" in Latin, was founded by Joel Gregory in 2014. As an engineer, home brewer, and social justice activist, he envisioned creating a brewery that not only produced exceptional beer but also channeled its success towards doing good in the world.

Unlike other breweries that contribute to local charities occasionally, we took a step further and became Portland's first nonprofit brewery. This means that 100% of our net profits are donated to charitable causes. We settled on partnering with four charities and vowed to donate $25,000 to each: Friends of the Children, International Justice Mission, Impact NW, and Mercy Corps.

In essence, Ex Novo Brewing Company's brand story is one of transformation and purpose. Starting from humble beginnings, we have evolved into a brewery that not only brews outstanding beer but also channels its success into making a positive impact. With every sip of our beers, you become part of our noble mission to serve local communities, improve Oregon and New Mexico, give back to national initiatives, and better the world.

Our Crew

Doing Good

Joel Gregory

Founder & CEO

Corrales, NM

General Spreadsheet Whisperer

Doing Good

James Gregory

Sales Director

Corrales, NM

Money Maker & Shaker

Doing Good

Caroline Kosciusko

Creative & Brand Director

Portland, OR

Maker of Pretty Things and Playbook Organizer

Doing Good

Stevo Jeter

General Manager & Human Resources

Corrales, NM

Corrales Mascot

Doing Good

Hudson Fort

Head Brewer

Corrales, NM

Creator of World-Class Deliciousness

Doing Good

Dave Chichura

Director of Brewing Operations

Corrales, NM

Keeper Going of All Things Breakable

Doing Good

Vanessa Miller

Taproom Manager

Corrales, NM

Team Momma Bear

Doing Good

Sarah Turner

Social Media Coordinator & Photographer

Corrales, NM

Capturer of Chaos

Doing Good

BJ Hughes

Packaging Manager

Corrales, NM

Pack & Snap Extraordinaire

Doing Good

Josh Upton

Sandos & Sandias Chef

Corrales, NM

Man in the Box

Doing Good

Stacie Ferguson

Accountant

Corrales, NM

Banker Boss

Doing Good

Sarah Gregory

Private Events Coordinator

Corrales, NM

Queen Novo

Doing Good

Hans Wressnigg

Sales Coordinator

Corrales, NM

Ambassador of Fine Beer

Doing Good

Garrett Sanchez

Sales/Deliver Coordinator

Corrales, NM

Professional Suds Slinger

Doing Good

Chad Terry

Packaging Team Member

Corrales, NM

Bird of the Century.

Doing Good

Kolton Huerta

Brewer/Cellarman

Corrales, NM

Antique Beer Expert

Doing Good

David Seymour

Brewer/Cellarman

Corrales, NM

Brewery Swiss Army Knife

Doing Good

Michael Jaramillo 

Brewer/Cellarman

Corrales, NM

Steingraber Teufel Hunden the Son of Tun
Doing Good

Sean Lewis

General Manager of ABQ

Albuquerque, NM

Pies and Pints Professor

Programs & Partnerships