05/28/2026
Brewer spotlight!! 🍻
If you’ve enjoyed a beer at Orange Hat lately, there’s a good chance you’ve had one of John Martinez’s creations. John joined the Orange Hat team last August after moving to Knoxville from Colorado with his lovely wife, Hannah. Before making the move, he brewed at WeldWerks Brewing, bringing years of experience and a passion for great craft beer along with him.
As our Head Brewer, John has done an incredible job keeping your favorite Orange Hat staples tasting exactly how they should, while also bringing plenty of new and exciting beers to the taps along the way.
When he’s not in the brewhouse, you’ll probably find John creating a really good Spotify playlist, cheering for Arsenal (we like him anyway), or hanging out with his cat, Lenore.
Next time you see John around the brewery, be sure to say hello and thank him for helping keep the beer flowing. 🍻