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Adrian Popowycz

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Adrian Popowycz

Faculty Research Lead, Beer

Food and Beverage Innovation Centre (FBIC)

As a Faculty Research Lead, specializing in beer, Adrian plays an important role in increasing brewing quality with the Food and Beverage Innovation Centre (FBIC). He has worked tirelessly to foster knowledge among the collaborative brewing culture, with a strong regard for the quality of the brew to support the craft industry.

Adrian is also a Niagara College professor and notable brewmaster who is a true believer in the esprit de corps that binds the craft brewing industry. He has an enthusiasm for the camaraderie in the brewing industry that he received at the beginning of his brewing career some 20 years ago. While working as a brewmaster in the Ontario craft industry, Popowycz was instrumental in advocating for quality and technical issues, prior to arriving at the College in 2017 to accept a faculty position. 

Adrian completed his university education with a Bachelor of Science and a Masters in Organic Chemistry from the University of Montreal. 

He’s a multi-award-winning brewer and was one of the College brewing program’s earliest champions, serving as the inaugural chair of the NC’s Professional Advisory Committee (PAC). Adrian is also one of the first chairs of the Technical Committee for the Ontario Craft Brewers (OCB), an organization that represents more than 100 small, independent, and traditional brewers in the province. He has led students on international study trips to reinforce both the cultural and historical relevance of specific locations to brewing.