Q & A: Patrick Combs, Director of Liquids at Stem Ciders, Talks Product Innovation

Patrick Combs spent the better part of a decade in the beer industry, working as a sensory scientist for Avery Brewing, production manager at Cerebral Brewing, and quality manager at Weldwerks. But in 2021, has was offered the opportunity to join Stem Ciders in a product innovation role, a chance he couldn’t pass up.

Now, as director of liquid for the company, Combs is leaning on his knowledge and experience from the beer industry to create new and exciting concoctions in the world of cider. From tequila barrel-aged ciders and dry hopped cider collaborations with space companies, to cocktail-inspired ciders like the Manhattan, Old Fashioned, Hurricane and Singapore Sling, Combs is bringing new flavors and ideas to adventurous cider sippers and curious beer drinkers.

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