The Crew

What is the most fearless thing you’ve ever done?

When I was younger, I was an ice climber and ski mountaineer. I volunteered on a search and rescue team was also a rescue diver. All of these activities regularly put me in situations one might describe as fearless though it didn’t feel that way to me.

If you could pick one person to enjoy a Stem Cider with, who would it be?

My Grandfather, Burton Fred Humm. He was a truly amazing man who helped shape me into the man I am today.

What is your favorite food and cider pairing?

Chile Guava braised leg of lamb served with a Real Dry followed by a dram or two of whiskey.

What is your ideal adventure?

My ideal adventure would be floating down a river, fly -fishing for trout. I also love national parks, hiking, and trail-running. One day I’d like to commit to the Pacific Coast or Continental Divide trails.

If you could pick one person to enjoy a Stem Cider with, who would it be?

Jim Morrison on a beach in LA. We would talk about poetry and listen to music and go surfing. Or Jerry Garcia. Would love to hang out and talk about travel and the old days…

What is the best advice somebody has ever given you?

Be humble, honest, and hard-working. Be transparent and available.

What is the most fearless thing you’ve ever done?

I solo climbed Mt. Olympus in Greece over two days.

If you could pick one person to enjoy a Stem Cider with, who would it be?

Louis Pasteur, because fermentation science (and the beverages we all love) would likely not exist as we know them today without his endless pursuit of knowledge.

What is the best advice somebody has given you?

My Dad has always told me to “Stay on Target” when pursing a goal. I’ve tried my best to live by these words and keep my eye on the prize.

What is the most fearless thing you’ve ever done?

Winter camping with no sleeping bag up the Poudre. (Cold…very cold.)

What is your ideal adventure?

Wilderness, Flint, Knife, My Dog, and a tent.

If you could pick one person to enjoy a Stem Cider with, who would it be?

Ben Franklin – Absolute GOAT. Writer, inventor, statesmen, and thinker. Incredible autobiography. Every day would focus on one of 13 virtues he sought to perfect over his lifetime. Quote “It is indeed bad to eat apples. It is better to make them all into cider.”

What is your ideal adventure?

Totally depends on the location! Travel adventures must involve nature and exploring cultures, woven with delicious food and libations with good people.

If you could pick one person to enjoy a Stem Cider with, who would it be?

Wanda Sykes and Noam Chomsky. I’m not great at following rules, and neither are they!

What are words that you live by?

Your mind is a garden. Your thoughts are the seeds. You can grow flowers or you can grow weeds.

Who is one person you would like to enjoy a stem ciders with?

Dolly Parton. Not only does her music bring me to a magical place, she is also an incredible and kind person! I even have a dog named Dolly Barkin….

What is the best advice somebody has ever given you?

My mama always taught me to “Make everybody feel like a somebody.” It could be as “simple’ as smiling at a stranger in the grocery store – but we never know what somebody else is carrying with them and sharing kindness could make the world of difference for them.

What is the most useless talent you have?

Once I won a contest for hoola hooping for almost an hour. I also have video footage of me hoola hooping and throwing a beanbag straight into the cornhole.

What is your ideal adventure?

Secluded mountains, surrounded by dogs, good food, and better cider… I guess my partner can tag along too.

Who is someone you would like to enjoy a Stem Cider with?

Jon Stewart – because he is hilarious, kind, and such a badass. Who else would practically leave their successful career in order to help 9/11 firefighters for like 10 years.

What is the most useless talent you have?

It’s a toss up between knitting, riding a unicycle, and being able to recite 99% of the Harry Potter books by heart.

What is the most fearless thing you’ve ever done?

I taught myself how to swim as an adult. Then completed an Olympic Triathlon in the open sea. I wouldn’t say the experience was completely lacking fear, but it was completed.

What are words you live by?

We’re not here for a long time. We’re here for a good time <3

What is the most useless talent you have?

I memorize everyone’s birthdays, like… everyone’s birthdays.

What is the most fearless thing you’ve ever done?

One time I got up on the roof of Acreage!

What is your ideal adventure?

Any time I get to spend with my partner Nana or my two cats, Mei and Tofu, is enough of an adventure for me.

If you could pick one person to enjoy a Stem Cider with, who would it be?

Ian Capps. Ian is one of my favorite story tellers, I could listen to him talk all day about his days as a bike messenger or his stories of living on a submarine.

What is the best advice somebody has ever given you?

Meet people where they are, to take them where they are not. Everyone is working from their own place of perception, the best way to connect is to meet them there with grace and acceptance.

What is the most fearless thing you’ve ever done?

Spent the night in the Mexican Jungle with a group of Columbian Shamins in a spiritual ceremony with 50 strangers.

If you could pick one person to enjoy a Stem Cider with, who would it be?

P!nk… her love of community, empowered presence in music, and appreciation of delicious beverages! World Cider Domination!

What is the most fearless thing you’ve ever done?

Got my wisdom teeth out as an adult – Ouch!

If you could pick one person to enjoy a Stem Cider with, who would it be?

Paul McCartney so we can sing Beatles songs together.

Words you live by?

“This is the real secret of life — to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play.”

– Alan Watts

Words you live by?

Set the gearshift for the high gear of your soul!

What is the most useless talent you have?

I can clap with one hand. It looks very silly.

What is your favorite food and cider pairing?

Mushrooms on toast with a Real Free (NA cider).

What is the most fearless thing you’ve ever done?

Do you mean the most stupid thing I’ve ever done?

What is your ideal adventure?

Scuba diving in a blue hole.

What words you live by?

1.) Motivation is often found after you get started. 2.) I would rather know how to fix a mistake than to never make a mistake.

What is your ideal adventure?

Scuba dive the Great Barrier Reef.

If you could pick one person to enjoy a Stem Cider with, who would it be?

Britney Spears… duh. Greatest icon of my teen pop era.

Do you have any creative ideas you pair with Stem Ciders?

Sippin’ on gin and juice! Cold hibiscus cider with an ounce and a half of gin.

What is the most fearless thing you’ve ever done?

I held my wife’s hand while she was giving birth. I knew going into it I was coming out with something broken.

If you could pick one person to enjoy a Stem Cider with, who would it be? Why?

Paul Rudd. I would just enjoy talking about anything and having a couple of laughs.

What is your favorite food and cider pairing?

Banjo with a warm soft chocolate chip cookie. Nothing warms the soul better.

What is the most fearless thing you’ve ever done?

Moved across the country to Colorado (just kidding). Probably cliff diving into quarries back in college not knowing exactly what lay beneath.

What is your ideal adventure?

Taking a long drive with a dog and a friend to a new trailhead.

What is the most useless talent you have?

I have the ability to spin most objects on one finger (except basketballs).

What is the most fearless thing you’ve ever done?

Rock Climbed

What is your ideal adventure?

Bike across the United States & Hike the Appalachian Trail

Words that you live by?

Everything happens for a reason!

What is your ideal adventure?

Exploring somewhere I’ve never been before.

What are words you live by?

Always be kind. You never know what someone else may be going through.

What is your favorite food and cider pairing?

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail with A Salted Cucumber.