Our Team

  • Andrew Vitolo- Regional Manager

    Andrew comes from Sales and marketing background as an independent sales rep owning his own company the past 20 years before making a making a major pivot into the Beer world. He has worked as General Manager with 18th Ward Brewing for almost two years at 18th Ward Brewing Taproom in New Rochelle. As a native New Rochelle he has not only looked to grow and build the business but also create a community space, infuse local culture and create camaraderie among other businesses in the downtown location.

  • Salvatore Taccetta- Head Brewmaster

    Sal had the pleasure of growing up in the Hudson Valley region and has been cultivating his skills for the past ten years in breweries all across the state. It has been a career goal for him to open up a brewery close to home.

  • John Shaver

    John started his journey in Santa Cruz, learning everything he could about the beer industry. John has been the Head Brewer at Hillcrest Brewing in San Diego and BKE Kombucha in Brooklyn. John joined the 18th Ward team in 2023 as an Assistant Brewer.