Jason Goldstein
Founder & Brewmaster
Jason has been brewing professionally since he was 19. While studying Food Science at OSU, he interned at a local brewery and discovered his true passion. After college, he studied in England through Brewlab at the University of Sunderland, earning advanced certifications in Cask Ale and British Brewing Technology. Jason founded Icarus Brewing in 2017 and finds it tough to pick a favorite Icarus beer, but a slow pour lager is the key to his heart. He’s behind most of our cherished recipes and continues to propel the Brew Crew ever upward.
Dave Menges
Head Brewer
You might recognize Dave for standout Brewers Series creations like Hoppy Little Accidents, Little Grey One, and the award-winning King Arthur’s Steed. Around here, he’s affectionately known as Big Dave. From overseeing mashing to managing spent grain donations, he’s a cornerstone of our Brew Crew. Dave honed his craft as a dedicated homebrewer and brings a commitment to excellence that drives our production. While he enjoys a well-crafted mixed fermentation beer, his heart belongs to Let’s Be Franc.
Matt Barnish
Taproom Manager
Matt runs the day-to-day operations of our Taproom, ensuring a seamless and welcoming experience for all guests while leading our dynamic team of Beertenders. With 12+ years of management experience, his main focus is delivering top-quality customer service and keeping the taproom running smoothly. He also has over 20 years of experience drinking beer, so he knows our products very well. Matt’s favorite Icarus beer has been extinct, but he dreams of the day he’ll once again enjoy a Fruited and Flying: Kiwi Pie.
Carly Gant
Event Coordinator
Carly joined the Icarus team with an impressive resume of experience planning and executing unforgettable events. From private parties to larger celebrations, she’s here to make your next gathering truly one-of-a-kind. She’s also helping us elevate your Taproom experience, ensuring every visit is as enjoyable as possible. Outside of work, Carly loves live music, spending sunny days at the beach, and cherishing time with her three daughters. Her current Icarus go-to? New Noise!
Shane Gertner
Director of Sales
Shane has been with us since the early days when the Taproom was the only place you could get an Icarus brew. His journey with us has seen him take on various roles, and now he oversees all sales operations at Icarus, helping expand our reach across New Jersey and beyond. Shane’s favorite beer is a deep cut – Yukon Cornelius Coffee Porter. Outside of work, Shane’s passions extend to flea markets, estate sales, and thrift stores, where he enjoys transforming hidden finds into treasures!
Kevin Curtis
Packaging Manager
Kevin’s passion for crafting unique barrel-aged beers blossomed both at home and with Icarus. He became our Packaging Manager in 2020, making sure our brews are properly packaged into kegs, cans, and bottles. As head of our Barrel Aging Program, his expertise shines through constant innovation with new adjuncts and blends—one favorite being Shadows Forming: Vanilla. In his spare time, he collects bottles for his cellar, which last he counted held around 1,400!
Nick Palazzo
Lead Brewer
Dr. Nick’s journey with us began in 2017 in our taproom, where his passion for homebrewing quickly earned him a place on the Brew Crew. Known affectionately as The Seltz Czar, Nick leads our innovative hard seltzers program, and is responsible for the recipes including Das Beste, Raspberry Rickie, and Hey! Take it Easy. While Nick has a soft spot for a cold crispy boi, his heart belongs to two standout Icarus brews: Let’s Be Franc and Not A Schooner.
Mikey Schmidt
Distribution Manager
Mikey joined the Icarus team as a Delivery Driver and quickly worked his way up to managing our distribution operations. When he’s not ensuring our brews get where they need to be, Mikey is rocking out as the drummer for his band, Junkfood, or enjoying a round of disc golf. A big fan of Chewbocka, our delicious Doppelbock, Mikey also loves spending time with his loyal German Shepherd, Ace.
Brian Greco
Brand Rep – North Jersey
Brian started with us as a Delivery Driver and quickly stood out for his dedication, reliability, and deep product knowledge—so we moved him into sales. He now manages all our North Jersey accounts and is an absolute workhorse, always going the extra mile. There’s nothing he loves more than kicking back with a cold I Life and suffering through yet another disappointing Jets game.
Kevin Kilfeather
Brand Rep – South Jersey
With a marketing degree from Kean and 8 years of experience on the buyer side of the alcohol industry, he’s now making the leap to the seller side—bringing a fresh perspective and a serious love for craft beer (and horror movies). He’s a die-hard Mets fan, loves a good Devils or BlueClaws game, and when he’s not out on the road getting fresh Icarus beer into more bars, restaurants, and liquor stores across South Jersey, you’ll find him kicking back with a cold can of Milkshaking It.