Ninkasi Brewing founders Jamie Floyd and Nikos Ridge knew they not only wanted a brewery, but they wanted to do things a little differently. The dream: become “the village brewer,” providing a place for people to come together over a pint. Fast forward from 2006 to present, and the brewery remains fully independent and is continuously focused on community. A team of two has increased to over 100 employees who operate sales and marketing distribution, Ninkasi’s Better Living Room, production and lab facilities, and a donation program.