05/22/2026
Meet Matt Groff, our Director of Brewing Operations here at Mast Landing.
Matt has spent the last 12+ years dedicated to brewing, including the last five helping lead the brewing program here at Mast. From brewing traditional styles in Indiana, to time spent in Boston, to now calling Maine home, his passion for craft beer runs deep.
We recently sat down with Matt and asked him a few questions.
When we asked him for his favorite Mast beer, he couldn’t pick just one:
Caught on a Limb, West Coast IPA — Matt’s “love letter to the breweries and beers that got me into brewing.” Rugged, sticky, resinous hop character with a finish clean as a whistle.
Cold Space, Schwarzbier — tons of layered dark malt flavor in an endlessly drinkable package. A perfect companion for Maine’s changing seasons.
Sleeping Giant, Doppelbock — enough said.
The beer that inspired him to get into brewing? Sierra Nevada Stout. “It completely changed the way I thought about beer, a perfect balance of aggressiveness and elegance, simplicity and complexity.”
His favorite thing about New England? “The water. Brewing with it, drinking it, swimming in it.”
Outside the brewery, Matt enjoys spending time with his wife and son, along with experimenting with coffee and new drinks at home.
We’re incredibly lucky to have Matt on our team. His leadership, brewing knowledge, and positive attitude help drive the quality and consistency behind the beers we’re proud to share with all of you. Be sure to say hey next time you see him around Mast. Cheers!