Values
Our Purpose:
Enjoy the Moment!
Our Core Values
1. Be a Pro:
Reliable and dependable | Take action and see it through | Lead by example | Think before you react
2. Be Direct, Honest & Respectful:
Be objective, not personal | Listen first | Value other people’s time
3. Foster Creativity:
Give your intuition a chance | Try something new | Share ideas and communicate openly | Embrace change
4. Be a Good Neighbor:
Give back and create positive change | Help others | Turn caring into doing | Be empathetic, reliable, and accessible
5. Work Safe, Work Smart:
See something, say something | No shortcuts | No one is above safety
6. Make it Better:
Be curious | Constant improvement big and small | Accept and give feedback; we can all get better
7. Have Fun:
Celebrate the wins | Take what you do seriously, but not yourself | Make friends
1. Be a Pro
Reliable and dependable • Take action and see it through • Lead by example • Think before you react
Brigitta Faragasso
Brigitta embodies professionalism and consistently raises the bar in every aspect of her work, continuously elevating our collective efforts. Her unwavering commitments to excellence, reliability, and dependability perfectly encapsulate our first Core Value.
2. Be Direct, Honest & Respectful
Be objective, not personal • Listen first • Value other people’s time
Richie Rallo
As our most tenured employee, Richie has been a cornerstone in shaping not just our culture, but in cultivating our Core Values. His influence extends far beyond his tenure, setting an exemplary standard for all. His hallmark lies in consistently offering insightful, constructive, and timely feedback with respect and tact.
3. Foster Creativity
Give your intuition a chance • Try something new • Share ideas and communicate openly • Embrace change
Brad Young
Brad’s talent extends far beyond crafting innovative and delectable recipes - though, we might admit our bias on that front. His knack for sparking creativity and fostering seamless collaboration is unmatched. His exceptional ability to inspire creativity and bring teams together stands as a testament to his unparalleled skill in nurturing collaboration and creativity.
4. Be a Good Neighbor
Give back and create positive change • Help others • Turn caring into doing • Be empathetic, reliable, and accessible
Tasting Room Team
The Tasting Room team consistently goes above and beyond to be Good Neighbors whether it’s with one another internally or with external folks. Our Tasting Room team excels at creating programming in the name of supporting our community whether it’s in the form of a monthly Pint Night to raise money for local organizations or organizing our yearly food drive to support the local food banks, this crew knows how to show up and show out.
5. Work Safe, Work Smart
See something, say something • No shortcuts • No one is above safety
Rob Page & Rich Piorkowski
As the backbone of our maintenance operations, Rich and Rob form an unstoppable duo, tirelessly managing the lion’s share of our preventative maintenance and repairs across multiple buildings and facilities. Whether they’re fine-tuning complex machinery, upgrading equipment, or simply ensuring proper lighting, their dedication ensures that our teams can function in safe environments without worry.
6. Make it Better
Be curious • Constant improvement big and small • Accept and give feedback; we can all get better
Mary Braccili
Mary helped facilitate a next level sampling with our New Hire Orientation group! She created a new and improved tasting sheet with some of our core and seasonal beers and told a great story for each beer included. Her contributions to Orientation and passion for beer exemplify our core value 'Make It Better.'
7. Have Fun
Celebrate the wins • Take what you do seriously, but not yourself • Make friends
The Brew Crew
Every Friday, the Brew Crew congregates in the Tasting Room for one of our most cherished traditions, a special Brew Crew Hoppy Hour! From animated conversations about the latest brews to friendly competitions or impromptu games, you can always catch members of the Brew Crew having fun together. This time together is not just a gathering – its a vibrant celebration of the week’s accomplishments.
The Golden Hop Awards
Each quarter, we recognize key employees who have exemplified our core values. These employees have been nominated by their peers and receive our Golden Hop Award!
Check out our winners of this quarter!
Ryan Bradley: A True Brew Crew Standout
Ryan was nominated by his peers for his exceptional dedication and the positive impact he brings to the team every day. He quickly mastered his role and continues to raise the bar with his commitment to quality and efficiency. Ryan is always ready to lend a hand, keeping the line running smoothly and supporting his crew with genuine teamwork.
Going the extra mile is simply who he is, and he exemplifies our core values — Make It Better and Be a Good Neighbor. We’re proud to recognize Ryan and celebrate the energy and excellence he brings to Cape May Brewing Company.
Avery Deane: A Dependable and Genuine Brew Crew Leader
Avery was nominated by his peers for the reliability, integrity, and heart he brings to Cape May Brewing Company every day. He has consistently demonstrated all seven of our core values through his proactive approach, willingness to take action, and ability to support others with honesty and respect.
Avery is someone his crew can count on — a steady presence who works hard and leads by example. We’re proud to recognize Avery for the positive impact he makes and for being a role model the Brew Crew is lucky to have.