Club Founder Steve Keefe has got a lot of brewing experience in a very short period of time. A real estate broker by trade, Steve owns Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty the largest and most successful real estate firm in the San Bernardino mountains of Southern California.
Steve began homebrewing in May of 2009 and as of this writing has over 30 5 gallon batches in a 7 month time period. He has experimented with many different styles of beer, but likes most to brew Stouts, IPA's and Alt's.
In December 2009 Steve and several buddies decided to start a club where they could share ideas and attract other interested people to this great hobby. The club is known as the Mountain Brew Club the website is www.mountainbrewclub.com
Lake Arrowhead where Steve lives is ideal for brewing due to the high quality water available as well as the controllable temperatures. There aren't a whole lot of places in So. Cal that you can brew year round and brew lagers without refrigeration, Lake Arrowhead offers those benefits.
When he isnt in the office running his real estate operation, Steve can be found on the golf course at Lake Arrowhead Country Club, or in his brew room watching over his latest creation.
For his birthday in October, a buddy of his Devon Reid had a sign made for Steve which hangs in his brew room... a picture of it is below. He isn't a brewmaster yet, but he is working on it.