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Crafted Toward The Sea

Welcome to Makai Brewing Company, where we are “crafted toward the sea.”  Inspired by island-hopping and a history of home-brewed beer creations, Makai is an award-winning microbrewery in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. Known for its accessible variety of beers and island flavors, we always pour beers fresh in our tropical taproom from our three-barrel brewhouse.

We are always on island time

Set your clocks to Island Time and take a journey through our variety of beer styles. Our small-batch system allows us to be creative and whip up fresh goodies for each season. We push our system to its limits by double-batching our flagship beers so you can take a taste of our island home with you in 16 oz cans.

We like to think we have achieved that elusive equilibrium between work hard and play hard and love to share that enthusiasm with our visitors near and far. Reminisce on past adventures or dream up new ones on our little island, with a Makai craft beer in hand.

Meet The Team

Click on a team member to learn more!

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Lowell Puckett

Founder
Image for crew member Brent Gallant

Brent Gallant

Marketing Manager
Image for crew member Missy Perkins

Missy Perkins

Taproom Manager
Image for crew member Cory Brietzke

Cory Brietzke

Head Brewer
Image for crew member Kurt Sullivan

Kurt Sullivan

Assistant Brewer
Image for crew member Joe Kellerman

Joe Kellerman

Cellarman/Packaging
Image for crew member Kyle Sullivan

Kyle Sullivan

Cellarman/Packaging
Image for crew member Kat Bennett

Kat Bennett

Beertender
Image for crew member Brendon Harris

Brendon Harris

Beertender
Image for crew member Alicia Colgan

Alicia Colgan

Beertender
Image for crew member Jeff Griffin

Jeff Griffin

Beertender