Student Life

Meet the Brewer: Jared Barkley

Jared Barkley of Rocky Mount is an instructor in the Nash Community College Brewing, Distillation and Fermentation program. Jared has more than 10 years of experience in brewing and is a member of the NC Craft Brewers Guild.

A two-time graduate of Nash Community College having earned a Brewing, Distillation and Fermentation Practical Brewer certificate, Jared also serves as president of Tar River Brewers.
Jared worked previously as primary brewer at Koi Pond and Double Barley Brewing, and was floor supervisor at Fullsteam Brewery.