Hey, I’m Mik—a former Infantryman turned Cloud Engineer with a passion for the outdoors, DIY craftsmanship, and brewing. What started as a weekend curiosity has grown into a full-blown obsession with craft beer and the science behind it.

From backcountry skiing to backend servers, I’ve always chased challenges that demand grit, creativity, and constant learning. Brewing is no different. I’m currently on the path to earning a self-proclaimed title of Master Brewer, one batch at a time.

SG Brewing is my workshop, test lab, and canvas—where I blend tradition, experimentation, and just a little stubbornness to create brews worth remembering.

Let’s see where the next pour takes us.

What is a Shadow Grid?

It’s not on the map—and that’s the point. The Shadow Grid is the space between the lines, the undefined zones where you figure things out as you go. It’s a nod to my background and experience in land nav and improvising when GPS and maps fail.

For me, it’s the perfect metaphor for brewing: experimenting, adapting, and chasing flavor without needing everything planned to the decimal. Shadow Grid Brewing is about making great beer with what you’ve got, trusting your instincts, and seeing where it takes you.

Got a beer style you’ve always wanted to see brewed? Whether you’ve got a full recipe or just a style in mind, I’ll craft a custom Brew Day video using my homebrew setup—walking you through the process from mash-in to fermentation, with a follow-up tasting video when the time is right. It's the perfect gift for yourself or any fellow brewing enthusiast!

It’s a one-of-a-kind experience and makes an awesome gift for any beer enthusiast. 🍻

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