Robert Hodson Joins Brooklyn Brewery as VP of Sales

Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Brewery is thrilled to announce the appointment of Robert Hodson as Vice President of Sales. This marks a homecoming for Robert, who is returning to Brooklyn Brewery after more than 20 years.

Hodson’s career journey began with Brooklyn Brewery, where he was instrumental in running Craft Brewers Guild (CBG), which was established and operated by Brooklyn Brewery. CBG became one of the first and largest craft-exclusive beer wholesalers in the United States, focusing on classic European imports and U.S. craft beers. In the early 2000s, Brooklyn Brewery sold CBG to The Sheehan Family Companies. Following the sale, Robert transitioned to Union Beer Distributors, a division of The Sheehan Family Companies, where he started their craft division as Sales Director.

"We are very excited to have Robert back in the fold. He brings tremendous knowledge and experience to help us navigate the opportunities provided by today’s rapidly evolving marketplace," said Robin Ottaway, President of Brooklyn Brewery.

Prior to his return to Brooklyn Brewery, Hodson was Director of Corporate Brand Management for Sheehan Family Companies. In this role, which he held since 2012, he served as the primary point of contact for dozens of craft suppliers and played an integral role in developing and executing the company's overall sales strategy. His expertise and leadership were pivotal in managing the Corporate Brand Management team throughout his tenure as well. 

Hodson’s extensive experience at CBG, Union Beer, and his corporate role with The Sheehan Family Companies has equipped him with an unparalleled level of knowledge and expertise. At Brooklyn Brewery, Robert will oversee all aspects of the company's sales in the U.S., bringing his deep industry insight to further strengthen the brand's market presence.

"I am excited to return to Brooklyn Brewery, a place that has been instrumental in shaping my career. I look forward to working with the team to continue building on their strong foundation and exploring new opportunities in this dynamic industry," Vice President of Sales Robert Hodson explains. 

The brewery, which celebrated a milestone 35th anniversary as a brand last year and 30 years with Garrett Oliver as Brewmaster this year, is excited to have Robert's expertise as they begin to embark on the next 35 years.

ABOUT BROOKLYN BREWERY:

Brooklyn Brewery is a leading global independent craft brewer and a pioneer of the American craft beer revolution. From our home in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, we are always in the making, drawing inspiration from our local community of innovators, makers, and doers to spread the culture and creativity of craft beer to 30 states and over 30 countries on 5 continents. Learn more at brooklynbrewery.com.