About Us
Meet the team:
![]() Andy Burdon - CEOAndy is a seasoned industry professional & deal maker who heads up the dedicated team at Powder Monkey. With a solid understanding of all disciplines within the businesses Andy knows the day to day challenges the team are faced with and is well placed to guide and support them with a hands-on approach. Family, red wine and watching Rugby are his escape. Favourite Powder Monkey Beer: Monkey's Charge |
Mark Hamblin - Head BrewerMark discovered a love for beer while studying Biochemistry at Oxford University with many nights in the pub drinking too much cask ale. After leaving he dived straight into commercial brewing, learning as much as he could about brewing from books, podcasts, research papers and fellow brewers! Mark enjoys exploring the history of different styles of beer and bringing them to life with new ideas, but always with an analytical approach - it's controlled chaos! Favourite Powder Monkey Beer: Explosion IPA |
Steve Thompson MBE Director & Brand AmbassadorSteve started his Rugby career in Northampton, before playing for England and the British & Irish Lions. The World Cup winning Hooker put his name to our Hop & Hooker range. Steve plays a key role in the team in terms of supporting and promoting the brands in his role as Ambassador, and loves to spend time in the brewery and in trade when possible. Favourite Powder Monkey Beer: Hop & Hooker Amber |
![]() Nick Hall - OperationsNick is a results driven hospitality leader specialising in As a highly accomplished manager, Nick’s ability to drive In his free time Nick enjoys following Newcastle United with a beer. Favourite Powder Monkey Beer: Drop Anchor |
Jasmine Nicol - National Sales ManagerJasmine's background was originally in hospitality operations before moving to Heineken to work is sales from On trade to eCommerce and everything in between. Jasmine has over a decade within the beer sales industry. Her main focus is on building the trade sales both local and national as well as selling the larger events. In Jasmine's free time she loves the gym and going out for dinner and drinks. Favourite Powder Monkey Beer: BBQ Sizzler |
Elliott - Assistant BrewerElliott is our Assistant Brewer. His background was originally in IT, while being an avid home brewer. After achieving the General Certificate in Brewing from the Institute of Brewing and Distilling he gave up IT to pursue a new career in brewing. After spending a year brewing for an established brew pub he joined us, bringing with him passion, creativeness and love for all things beer. Favourite Powder Monkey Beer: Monkey's Charge |