Yuseff began his brewing career 23 years ago as the first employee of Home Brew Mart in San Diego. Home Brew Mart spawned Ballast Point Brewing company in 1997 and Yuseff transitioned into the Head Brewer role as the company started to outgrow it’s original location. Yuseff was instrumental in co-founding the spirits division of Ballast Point, with many gold medals already under his belt. Now with 4 facilities and rapid growth, Yuseff has the Chief Operating Officer title as well as Head Brewer and Head Distiller.