Steve Gonzalez serves as the Senior Manager of Brewing and Innovation at Stone Brewing, where responsibilities include the development and design of new beers and seltzers, with a focus on sourcing and cost analysis. Significant releases from 2021 include Stone Viking Space Probe Double IPA and Stone Enjoy by 04. Previous roles include Head Brewer at Stone Napa, Research and Small Batch Manager, and Treasurer for the Master Brewers Association of the Americas. With over 25 years in the brewing and distilling industry, experience spans positions at E&J Gallo Winery, MillerCoors, Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, and Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Steve holds multiple degrees in Brewing, Distilling, and Classical Studies, with notable contributions to sensory analysis and research presentations at industry conferences.