In 1962 Ed Stoudt bought an old restaurant & farm that gradually evolved into his empire. A true family businessman, Ed holds his achievements close to his heart. He hand trims every steak that is served in the restaurant, showcases 99% of the brewery tours & is an avid antiques collector. Father of 5 and grandfather of 4, Ed enjoys spending time with his family, eating sour dough pancakes, & taking care of his fish, birds, & dog.
Carol Stoudt - "the Queen of Hops"
Originally a kindergarten teacher, Carol became the figurehead and face of Stoudt’s Brewing Co. After raising 5 children, Carol & her husband Ed built a brewery in 1987, and soon became pioneers in the craft brewing industry. Carol has spent the last 20 years raising her children & selling beer. She remains active in the business- overseeing sales, attending special beer events, and periodically working the market. Carol enjoys traveling, cooking, & spending time with her 5 children and 6 grandchildren.
Antiques
Elizabeth Stoudt - Antiques and Wonderful Good Market Manager / Baker and Cheese maker
Elizabeth is the eldest daughter of Ed and Carol and proud mother of two creative boys. Never a dull moment for Elizabeth as she balances the gentle chaos of managing 400 antique dealers with the tranquility of producing artisal Breads and cheese. She is also a lover of farm animals, stinky cheese, herbs, cooking, and the search for something different and new.
Victoria Dahlke - Assistant Antiques & Clock tower Manager
Vicki began her career as an antiques dealer in 1972. She sold jewelry and a variety of eclectic merchandise. In 1997 she took a position at Clock Tower Antiques, and has recently been promoted to manager. “All of the years have been a definite learning experience because I really love what I do.” Adamstown has been a small town hub for antiques for years, drawing people from all over the country.
Banquets & Weddings
Dave Hogg - Banquet Coordinator & Restaurant bar manager
Dave joined the Stoudt‘s team in 1999 after 23 years in the hotel hospitality business. Dave specializes in customized catering from weddings to corporate business dinners. Dave enjoys traveling, Maryland crabs and beer, and riding roller coaster rides at theme parks.
Brett is our vintage brewer at Stoudt’s. Brett started his brewing career at Stoudt’s in 1995 and has been with us ever since. He has formal training in beverage packaging from The Siebel Institute in Chicago. When Brett is not working hard he enjoys playing hard with such activities as kayaking, fishing, bowling, golfing, playing poker, throwing quoits, and drinking good beer.
Gary Gagliardi - Brewer
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Gary joined Stoudt’s brew team September 2007, with a degree in fermentaion science from Oregon State University. Gary likes music and favorite color is green.
Justin Lee - Brewer
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Justin is the newest edition to the Stoudt’s brew team. He has a bachelors degree in Nutrition from Radford University in Radford Va. And an associates in Brewing Technology from the Seibel Institute of Technology in Chicago Il. Justin enjoys sports, frisbee golf, cheese and succulent meats.
Matt Kraft – Warehouse Manager/ Shipping and Receiving
A diehard Eagles and Penn State fan, Matt has been with Stoudt’s for five years. Matt graduated from Kutztown University in 1995 with a degree in Sociology. You can find Matt talking sports and politics at the bar or driving his forklift around the brewery. Matt enjoys sports, traveling, history, and reading. Matt is a loyal drinker of the American Pale Ale, and a master dart thrower.
Eddie makes sure that our brews make it to our customers’ thirsty mouths. Eddie grew up around his family’s business and has become passionate for his family’s brew; especially the German-style Pilsener. Eddie Likes to shoot sporting clays, fly-fish, enjoys ice hockey, music, and other outdoor activities. Eddie graduated from Syracuse University in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management/Logistics.
Michael loves beer. He spends his days talking to people all over the Mid-Atlantic about the unique qualities of Stoudt’s Beer. Michael is a true smooth hoperator, who loves good food, good beer, and good conversation. He likes biking around Philly (wearing his helmet of course) and rock climbing. Michael graduated in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland Business School in Supply Chain Management/Logistics as well as Marketing. !!La’Chaim!!
Hailing from the city of the Philly cheese steak wit out cheese sharp provolone. Jim has been refining his culinary skills for the past 23 years. Jim's formal training began at the Olewine Center for the Culinary Arts in Harrisburg under Marcia Shore and burly Chef Heinz Hautle (Hotel Hershey). Married to his hot wife Wendy, they share two children, Caitlyn and Christopher.
Culinary Philosophy - Select the best ingredients and provide the guest with a memorable experience when visiting Stoudt's Black Angus.
Gail Stoudt - Restaurant Host
If you happen to be calling in for reservations at Stoudt’s Black Angus, it is likely that you’ll find yourself talking with the classy Gail Stoudt. When she is not at Stoudt’s Gail enjoys traveling, cooking, Bernville politics, and large dogs. Gail has been in the restaurant business since 1979 and has been with Stoudt’s since 1991. For Restaurant and Brew Pub Reservations, call 717.484.4386 x207
Employed at Stoudt’s since 1997, Chris oversees all the office work for the restaurant, brewery, and antique mall. Married with two children, she enjoys traveling, gardening, and reading.
Dori Brown - Accounts Payable/Receivable, Ed Stoudt Enterprises, Inc.
Dori has been employed at Stoudt’s Brewing Company since 1999. Starting out in the office as the contact for beer invoicing and POS items she has also been assisting in the Stoudt’s Black Angus Antiques Mall division of the company. Dori lives locally with her husband & two daughters. She enjoys being outside, going to the beach, & reading a really good book.
Maika is the front desk at Stoudt’s. She assists the office in everyday clerical duties, and handles retail sales.
Out of Staters Stoudts
Carey Stoudt Matson - Art Director/Graphics
Carey handles the creative graphic design needs for her family’s business. Carey graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Textile design. Carey is a wife, a mom of three young kids, and a textile designer. Carey loves to be outside in her garden or taking care of the animals on her backyard homstead, doing projects with her kids, and snowboarding the pow pow.In her spare time she likes to make art.
Laura Stoudt
Laura is currently serving good beers in Seattle, Washington, enjoying the diverse beer scene of the Pacific Northwest. Laura graduated with a BFA from Alfred University, with a concentration in ceramic art. Laura’s interests include playing with clay, cooking, making sushi, drinking hopped up West coast beers, and basking in the sun with her fat cat, George.
Gretel Stoudt
Gretel, the youngest of the Stoudt children graduated from the University of Montana in 2006 with a BA in History. Gretel enjoys printmaking, long summer days, riding her bike around town, skiing, snowboarding, talking film and politics, going out to the movies, watching Jeopardy, Russian literature, and dog watching..
Ed Stoudt - Proprietor & General management
Carol Stoudt - "the Queen of Hops"
Elizabeth Stoudt - Antiques and Wonderful Good Market Manager / Baker and Cheese maker 
Victoria Dahlke - Assistant Antiques & Clock tower Manager
Dave Hogg - Banquet Coordinator & Restaurant bar manager
Brett Kintzer - Head Brewer & Production 
Matt Kraft – Warehouse Manager/ Shipping and Receiving
Eddie Stoudt - Sales Manager
Michael Pearlman- Sales
Jim Carr- Chef and Restaurant Manager 
Gail Stoudt - Restaurant Host 
Christine Bauman - Office manager
Dori Brown - Accounts Payable/Receivable, Ed Stoudt Enterprises, Inc.
Carey Stoudt Matson - Art Director/Graphics 
Laura Stoudt
Gretel Stoudt