05/26/2026
Today marks ten years with the world’s foremost Bissell Brothers apostle, Kevin Broydrick.
Kevin initially came into our orbit at a place where infinite friendships have been formed: The Thirsty Pig. Immediately connecting across the bar over neo-surf rock and drinkability of Peeper, he and Noah became quick pals. Trust came quickly. Kev’s apartment was actually the first “venue” Bissell draft beer was served in (for reasons lost to history, both homebrewed batches were named after professional wrestlers & poured extremely foamy).
A handful of years later, we made our move to Thompsons Point and were faced with the task of dramatically increasing the size of our FOH staff. Naturally, the most ardent, gregarious, and welcoming person we knew felt like a perfect match to be an ambassador for our new home. Kevin fit the role perfectly and became an instant staple behind the bar. His infectious passions – for music, film, food, Tottenham Hotspur, and of course, beer – quickly became inextricable in the DNA of our hospitality experience and the business itself.
Eventually, Kevin’s evangelism for the brewery became too strong to contain within our four walls. He made the transition to sales rep and began spreading the good word across all corners of his favorite place on earth: Maine. In this position, he’s done absolute wonders for the brand. He works tirelessly to find new connections and loving homes for our beer, nurtures and brings existing relationships to new depths, and relentlessly goes above and beyond for his accounts in ways that are exhausting for us mere mortals to watch. His thoughtful, genuine, and never pushy approach to selling beer has made him a favorite across the state for the reason that Kevin is always simply himself.
Ultimately, to know Kevin is to love him. In his free time, he takes care of historic lighthouses and creates (extremely long and punishing) trail races; he’s an amazing son, husband, and father (a natural girl dad); and his lust for life is beyond aspirational. If you’re fortunate enough to know him, you know what makes him truly special is the fact his heart will always live firmly on his sleeve. At Bissell Brothers, we’re so incredibly lucky to have a small spot within that same arm.
Thank you for being you, BroFresh. Stay beautiful.
