Neil was born and raised in the PNW. He began hiking and enjoying the outdoors at a young age. His father, a high school teacher, ran a hiking club for students. His father included Neil on hikes since before Neil could walk. As he grew older, his love for the outdoors deepened. In his early twenties, he started guiding commercial white water rafting trips. That is how he would learn about craft beer, while guiding a rafting trip down the Rogue. A four-day trip parted beer from Ninkasi with meals. After this trip there was no looking back. That fall he bought his first home-brew kit. Neil began brewing at home, it was the only way he could afford good beer. Neil began guiding for a new company shortly after in Darrington, Washington. He was one of the first patrons of River Time Brewing, where he began his brewing career. Neil continued guiding and working at River Time, while also completing his college degree. He quickly earned the position of Head Brewer and Operation Manager at River Time. He spent the next eight years dedicated to getting River Time up and running. Remlinger came into his life at the right moment when Neil was ready for the next chapter in his brewing career. After learning the history and vision of the business, the decision was easy for him to make the move to Remlinger Farms Brewing. Neil looks forward to more opportunities to be useful on the Farm. He looks forward to starting a barrel program for both clean and sour beers. He is also very excited about Carnation and all the outdoor adventures it offers.