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MudHen Brewing Company

A Little About Tony...

Weizenbock. It wants to ferment hot but if you keep it cool and let it lager, it becomes deep in flavor. All of its unusual parts make it layered and fun…with a kick.

I made a tea with Elderflower to pitch into a Saison. The brewery smelled like Italian Meatballs, which freaked me out, but the beer luckily turned out to taste nothing like that.

In July of 2023 the island had a black out that lasted 15 hours at the brewery. We were 10 cases into a 100 case canning run and I was 5 minutes from flame out in the kettle. Literal nightmare.

Atlas Shrugged…because…Who is John Galt?

The Beermuda Triangle thread on my phone consists of myself and two others in our county’s brewing community.

Fiber and coffee. Gotta start the new day off free from the day before.

I’m all Gemini. I have a twin sister. Enough said.

Tilly is our fluffy and very muppet like Goldendoodle.

Contemplative. Passionate. Present.

See answer to question #6, then family time.

TONY CUNHA

BREWMASTER

Born and raised in Cape May County. Graduate of Lower Cape May Regional HS. Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Management from the University of Central Florida. Lifetime student of the service industry. Homebrewer starting in 2011.

 

Assistant Brewer at Rock Bottom Brewery and Restaurant in King of Prussia, PA 2013-2015. Assistant Brewer at Sterling Pig Brewery in Media, PA 2015-2017. Brewmaster at MudHen Brewing Company 2017- current.

 

Tony is the husband of Katie and father of Tony III and June. As Lead Janitor he loves the day-to-day operations of the brewery. He finds the “striped collared” lifestyle of his position challenging and rewarding at every turn, the results of which he hopes is a tasty escape for those looking to enjoy life. Tony says, “Joy through beer is the essence of what we do.

 

bryan toland

LEAD brewer

Wildwood Catholic High School class of 2011. Graduate of Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, NH class of 2015. Bachelor’s degree in marketing with a Minor in Sports Management. Four-year member of the SNHU Penmen Division II nationally ranked baseball team

 

Longtime team member of Sciarra Restaurant Group

-OG delivery driver for Poppi’s Brick oven Pizza & Kitchen upon their opening alongside legend Uncle George Summer 2014

-Moved up in the ranks to Food Runner at Dogtooth Bar & Grill Summer 2015

-Moved to Wilmington, NC 2015

 

Returned to Wildwood, NJ, and Sciarra Restaurant Group in 2019 as a Bartender at MudHen Brewing Company

-Bar Manager Summer 2021

-Brewery Assistant / Sales Representative September 2021

-Lead Brewer January 2024

 

A Little About Bryan...

Double IPA. I like to live dangerously.

I’d rather not say, next question please.

“God made beer because he loves us and wants us to be happy.”

-Benjamin Franklin”

Coffee and sunshine on morning walks with Chase.

Also eggs.

Chase. 8 year old yellow lab mix from the swamps of South Carolina…He’s a good boy.

Loyal, Tough, Kind.

Long bike rides with my girlfriend Maegan along the coastline of our beautiful southern NJ barrier island, The Wildwoods.

A Little About Andrew...

Gruit so people would leave me alone.

My brain is racing with ideas right now, but it would be some over the top IPA style beer named Hopcorn Gun after the legendary Popcorn Gun from the Killer Klowns From Outer Space movie.

Yes, an entire zoo. Contact me for admission price discounts.

andrew slabinski

assistant brewer

From the wintry land of the 26th state where frozen hockey ponds and ice fishing holes run a plenty and the pines rise high enough to kiss the stars, young baby Andrew was born on a cold December evening. After many toe drags and coney dogs, a Faygo drinking boy that grew into a Two Hearted drinking man, decided it was time to adventure out to the Golden State where he grew his hunger for the multifarious art of home brewing. 

 

Following some success, and drinking some of the failures, he decided to go work for The Lion & The Bear to try and sharpen his mash paddle a little more finely. After falling madly in love with a beautiful woman, they moved their happy little family to the always highly regarded state of New Jersey. 

 

On the joyous journey to find a great beer in his new town, a now much older (and much wiser, well, a little wiser) Drew found a beer as delicate as a flower. It made him have a strong desire to work for this brewery that has been producing liquid gold. The brewery was Mudhen. The rest is history.

Cailyn Crain

sales associate

Born and raised in Atco, NJ, with summers spent in Avalon, I’ve always had a strong connection to the outdoors and coastal life. I graduated from Temple University with a degree in Advertising. After graduating, I spent nearly four years working in a local brewery’s tasting room and for their sales team, where I gained extensive experience in marketing and brand building within the craft beer industry. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling and love spending time outside with my dogs & fiance, always seeking new adventures and inspiration in both my personal and professional life.

A Little About Cailyn...

I’m bold and confident, like the assertive hops in a West Coast IPA. My vibrant energy leaves a lasting impression, much like its citrusy aromas. I value honesty with the same clarity the style is known for, and my adventurous spirit thrives on challenges—just like the innovative brewing that defines it.
four! Two dogs- Shaka and Maverick & Two cats- Parker and Briggs
Fun, kind & selfless
Go for brunch with my fiance and friends

A Little About Andrew...

I already am a beer. A Porter. That’s my last name.

My brain is racing with ideas right now, but it would be some over the top IPA style beer named Hopcorn Gun after the legendary Popcorn Gun from the Killer Klowns From Outer Space movie.

Yes, an entire zoo. Contact me for admission price discounts.

Funny, thirsty, and shrugging.
Go for a morning run and then watch Philly sports &/or Fulham matches.

Lee Porter

Director of Sales & Distribution

Raised in South Jersey, Lee Porter graduated from Lafayette College and then later got his JD from Rutgers Camden–School of Law. While living in Philadelphia, Lee became well-known for creating a craft beer draft locator for Citizens Bank Park (Go Phils!), which lead to him becoming a Philly beer & food reporter (Ale Street News, Food Network, and more).

Prior to joining MudHen, Lee was the Mid-Atlantic Regional Director for Two Roads Brewing Co. for ten years. Lee is also a member of the Board of Directors of Azuka Theatre in Philly. Lee’s work has been featured on Comcast SportsNet, the Philadelphia Daily News, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and even tweeted by Questlove. Lee “likes” eating and shrugging … and sipping great MudHen beers.

A Little About Tony...

Weizenbock. It wants to ferment hot but if you keep it cool and let it lager, it becomes deep in flavor. All of its unusual parts make it layered and fun…with a kick.

I made a tea with Elderflower to pitch into a Saison. The brewery smelled like Italian Meatballs, which freaked me out, but the beer luckily turned out to taste nothing like that.

In July of 2023 the island had a black out that lasted 15 hours at the brewery. We were 10 cases into a 100 case canning run and I was 5 minutes from flame out in the kettle. Literal nightmare.

Atlas Shrugged…because…Who is John Galt?

The Beermuda Triangle thread on my phone consists of myself and two others in our county’s brewing community.

Fiber and coffee. Gotta start the new day off free from the day before.

I’m all Gemini. I have a twin sister. Enough said.

Tilly is our fluffy and very muppet like Goldendoodle.

Contemplative. Passionate. Present.

See answer to question #6, then family time.

A Little About Bryan...

Double IPA. I like to live dangerously.

I’d rather not say, next question please.

“God made beer because he loves us and wants us to be happy.”

-Benjamin Franklin”

Coffee and sunshine on morning walks with Chase. Also eggs.

Chase. 8 year old yellow lab mix from the swamps of South Carolina…He’s a good boy.

Loyal, Tough, Kind.

Long bike rides with my girlfriend Maegan along the coastline of our beautiful southern NJ barrier island, The Wildwoods.

A Little About Andrew...

Gruit so people would leave me alone.

My brain is racing with ideas right now, but it would be some over the top IPA style beer named Hopcorn Gun after the legendary Popcorn Gun from the Killer Klowns From Outer Space movie.

Yes, an entire zoo. Contact me for admission price discounts.