Our Team

We’re currently a lean, mean, tippling machine! Don’t you worry though, our founder has enough passion and energy to make your head spin…read a bit more about our fabulous content contributors below.

Taryn, Our Social Media Maven

Hi there! My name is Taryn, and I manage social media for The Crafty Cask. Prior to joining the team, I spent my career working across a variety of marketing disciplines, most recently spending several years in tech marketing before “retiring” from the corporate world to pursue something that fills my soul (and now my cup!)⁠
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Since I was little, I’ve been completely obsessed with everything the culinary world has to offer, and as an adult that obsession has grown to include craft spirts. I’m a huge cocktail fan and I love craft cider, but if I had to pick a favorite type of booze it’ll always be gin. I think its complexity and variability is incredible, depending on what style it’s made in or what ingredients it’s distilled from. And to me, there’s really nothing better than a refreshing gin and tonic on a hot summer day. Extra lime, please!⁠

I am super excited to be a part of The Crafty Cask team, and believe wholeheartedly in our mission to spread the good word of craft alcohol far and wide. As someone who is incredibly passionate about supporting small businesses and telling their stories, I can’t think of a more deserving group of folks to share with the world. I look forward to catching you over on Instagram or Facebook, or wherever you prefer to hang out online!

Contributors

Contributing Writer

Narasu is a full-time marketer for a major consumer products company with a deep background in writing. She has produced hundreds of stories about tech, culture, travel, and spirits (drinks not ghosts). She’s passionate about cocktails whether that’s making them at home or enjoying them out at local bars and chatting up the bartenders to learn. She currently resides in San Francisco, CA. 

Contributing Videographer

Genesis, our contributing director & videographer, is always up for the adventure of finding the story behind craft booze, whether at a brewery in Texas or a Sweet Potato distillery in California. She’s originally from Southern California and now resides in the Bay Area.

Hi, I’m Suzanne! I’m the founder of The Crafty Cask and I thought it might be nice to get to know each other a bit now that you’ve met our lean, mean, fabulous team!

By trade I’m a market researcher and storyteller. Most core to my soul, however, I’m an explorer. I live life with the sole purpose of feeding my curiosity and discovering new experiences. There’s a whole lot of history behind why that is…and if you’re interested you can read a bit more about me here but the short of it is: I am obsessed with trying something new, learning something new and sharing what I find and love with others. Which ties in rather nicely with our mission here at The Crafty Cask. Coincidence? I think not!

Having worked in California wine country and then in Corporate America marketing for over 12 years, The Crafty Cask is my way of bringing a deep passion for the people, products and stories of craft alcohol together with expertise in marketing and storytelling. Why? To help tell the world about all of the amazing craft producers and products that I discover and love!

You see, the beauty of craft is that it’s often small, artisanal, hands on. These producers are pouring their hearts and souls into that sip you’re taking! The downside of that is that sometimes those great sips can be pretty hard to hear about and find…and it can be even harder to weed through the crap to find the gold. Which sucks, because the good stuff out there is soooo good! So if I can help even a few of you out there discover new craft beer, spirits, cider, wine or any other alcohol that you love, I will be thrilled. And if, in turn, that extra support from all of you helps more great craft producers create profitable business so they can stick around for the long haul, then my vision has been achieved.

Your support, by reading and commenting and engaging with us and all of our crazy shenanigans, helps The Crafty Cask achieve that vision. I can’t begin to explain how much that means to me. So thank you for being here…and thank you for choosing craft for your tippling fun.

Cheers!