North South Brewing Team
James Orlando - Owner
In 2011 I decided to try homebrewing after a friend gave me an amber ale he brewed at home. My first homebrew kit was 2 plastic buckets, a small pot, and a spoon. I quickly realized brewing on an electric stove top took forever and wasn’t ideal. I bought a propane burner and upgraded my equipment ever since. I became fascinated with the mix of art and science that brewing has. Almost immediately I knew that I wanted to eventually open a brewery. I brewed many different styles but my favorite to brew (and drink) is a Belgian Tripel. IPAs are my daily go-to though.
Favorite Hobbies: When not at the brewery I like indoor rock climbing and hanging out with Alicia and our two dogs, Stella and Jack Jack.
Favorite Color: Green
If you could have one superpower what would it be? : If I could have one superpower it would probably be time travel. Going to different places in the past and future would be awesome!
Alicia Orlando - Owner / Manager
I didn't really drink beer before I met James. Maybe the occasional bud light. But he showed me the way to truly enjoy a flavorful craft beer. Together we have been to so many breweries and tried so many different types of beer. Some I really liked and some I really didn't. But the beer was only part of the experience. I love going to new places and seeing the different communities that the craft beer brings together. I've worked in customer service for my entire adult life and some of the best experiences I've had with service has been in a brewery. The passion for the craft and the excitement of trying new beer or enjoying a local favorite makes me want to give that feeling to others!
Favorite Hobbies: I love spending time with James and my dogs (I'm a huge animal lover). I love plants and gardening!
Favorite Color: well, it changes all the time but probably right now tan or beige. Exciting right?
If you could have one superpower what would it be? : Stop time! Use it to snooze my alarm and not have to worry about being late. It would make it so my dogs don't age and I can have as much time with them as possible!
Jonny Isaacson - Head Brewer
I've always enjoyed and been interested in craft beer since the early 2010's, but never imagined I'd get this far! Later on I started homebrewing with friends in 2021 and quickly became hooked in the process, creativity, and problem solving that it entails. I was encouraged to enroll in the Wake Tech Craft Brewers Program by the same friends and there I became engulfed in all things beer. I’ve had the pleasure to work in several different breweries in the Fayetteville/Triangle area over the last few years as a Beertender, Cellarman, Event Coordinator, and Brewer. My favorite beers to both brew and drink are Session IPAs and Lagers.
Favorite Hobbies: Outside of the brewery world, I always want to be outdoors enjoying a hike with my family or lounging by the pool under blue skies
If you could have one superpower what would it be? : If I could have any superpower I would choose teleportation. No more commutes, no more hurry up and wait, no more TSA!