Lauri and Matt Spitz (photo: ThatGuyEventPhoto.com)

Lauri Spitz, co-founder, along with husband Matt, of Moustache Brewing Company in Riverhead has been nominated to the 40 Under Forty program at Stony Brook University. This program celebrates the most thoughtful, innovative and entrepreneurially-spirited recent graduates of Stony Brook.

Lauri, through Moustache Brewing Company, has been a major supporter of the Ed Hahne scholarship fund at Stony Brook University, among other initiatives. She is a woman of many accomplishments and I invite, and encourage you to support her nomination.

Support Lauri’s nomination by visiting the 40 Under Forty site. Notice that there is a lot of competition, so we need you to endorse her! When you visit the site, scroll down to Lauri Spitz and click on “Endorse”.

Professional Achievements

• – Co-founder of Moustache Brewing Company – 2014
• – First female owner of a commercial brewery on Long Island
• – Member of Pink Boots Society – professional organization for women in the craft beer industry who assist, inspire and encourage women beer industry professionals to advance their careers through education
• – Member of New York State Brewer’s Association.
• – Lauri has overseen increased production from 4 barrels to 33 barrel, expanded distribution to Long Island, Westchester, and Hudson Valley. Distribution into the 5 boroughs will begin in October.  Canning will begin in September.

Civic Engagement

• – Lauri recently lobbied state legislators in Albany for the modernization of craft brewing laws. Result: the passage of three new bills supporting small breweries in New York State.
• – Despite their brief, 2 year history as a company, Moustache Brewing Company is a major donor to educational and charitable causes including:
• Stony Brook University: Ed Hahn Memorial Scholarship
• National Multiple Sclerosis Society
• Pink Books Society Scholarship
• Craft Cares (Supporting LI Cares food bank)
• Kent Animal Shelter

Awards and Recognition

• – Named “2015 Innovator of the Year” by Innovate LI – food and beverage category

• – “LONG ISLAND MICROBREWERIES: 10 TASTEMAKERS”

• – “Column: Moustache Brewing Co. owner climbing for M.S. fundraiser”

• – “In Riverhead, swabbing a cheek to save a life”

• – “Update: Moustache Brewing raises $2,170 for Multiple Sclerosis research

• – “Moustache Brewing Does a Little Aging of It’s Own”

• – “From Plankton to Whales- Just a few reasons why our local waters are worth protecting”  Moustache Brewing sponsored talk by Chris Paparo, Southampton Campus Marine Science Center Manager

• – “The best new beer scene is in … Long Island wine country”

• – “More women getting into craft beer, not just as drinkers but also as brewers”

• – “Moustache Brewing Co. Beer Club Will Fund Expansion”

• – “2014 Businesspeople of the Year: Riverhead’s craft brewers”

10 words of less to describe nominee:

• Courageous, innovative, supportive of educational and community initiatives and projects