PRESS RELEASE / February 11, 2025 (Massachusetts) – The Mass Brewers Guild is kicking off 2025 with fresh leadership! We’re excited to welcome Liz L’Etoile (The Brewery at Four Star Farms), Sarah Real (Hot Plate Brewing Co.), and Erica Tritta (Twisted Fate Brewing Co.) to our board of directors.
A strong board is crucial to guiding the Guild through the opportunities and challenges ahead. Board members serve as the voice of the industry—advocating for brewers on Beacon Hill, working with the media, and forging relationships with legislators, trade groups, and tourism organizations. Their leadership helps protect, promote, and strengthen craft beer in Massachusetts.
Liz, Sarah, and Erica bring a wealth of knowledge in agriculture, consumer insights, and legal expertise—offering new perspectives to help us tackle regulatory challenges, market shifts, and industry growth.
Meet the New Board Members
Liz L’Etoile – Co-owner of The Brewery at Four Star Farms, Liz brings over a decade of experience as a hop farmer and supplier. Her passion lies in fostering collaboration and strengthening the long-term success of Massachusetts craft beer.
Sarah Real – As head brewer and owner of Hot Plate Brewing Co., Sarah leverages her background in media research to provide insights on consumer trends and help breweries adapt to market changes.
Erica Tritta – Co-owner of Twisted Fate Brewing, Erica brings 15+ years of legal expertise and a commitment to simplifying regulatory challenges for breweries statewide.
With these new members joining the board, 2025 is set to be an exciting and pivotal year for the Mass Brewers Guild.
Get to know Liz, Sarah, and Erica and learn more about their vision for Massachusetts craft beer: Read More
Cheers to a great year ahead!
About Massachusetts Brewers Guild
Founded in 2007 by a group of committed and passionate brewers, the Massachusetts Brewers Guild serves as the collective voice for brewers on Beacon Hill while also providing marketing and educational resources for breweries across the state. Promotion and protection are at the forefront of the Massachusetts Brewers Guild’s work. Despite the success of the craft beer industry, brewers face many challenges including access to market, cost of raw materials and ingredients, and operation in a highly regulated and taxed industry making protection an essential component of the organization’s mission.
