Small Batch Brewing was born from a simple passion: brewing beer that brings people together. Founder Dan Jablow started as a self-taught homebrewer in 2018, quickly falling in love with the creativity and community behind the craft. In 2022, he earned his Beer Brewer Professional Certificate through the University of Richmond, which led to his current role as Director of Brewing Education at U of R’s School of Professional & Continuing Studies.

In early 2025, Dan launched Small Batch Brewing as a licensed nano-brewery with one focus: events first. From weddings and parties to corporate gatherings, Dan partners directly with clients to create custom beers, seltzers, and shandys that make each celebration unique. Using Virginia-sourced ingredients whenever possible, every batch is crafted with care and designed to be as memorable as the event itself.

Dan’s hospitality roots run deep. Before beer, he trained as a chef and launched Jablow’s Meats—a smoked meat company once named by SF Weekly as having one of San Francisco’s best sandwiches. That same spirit of hands-on hospitality drives Small Batch Brewing today: working side by side with clients to bring their vision to life and ensure guests walk away with an experience they’ll never forget.

When he’s not brewing or consulting, you’ll find Dan baking, experimenting with recipes, playing drums and bass, building something, designing t-shirts, taking photographs, or traveling to explore new flavors and beer cultures around the world.