Alex’s dad is the namesake of Gilla.
Alex has been brewing for over 15 years. His first interest in brewing started with Abita Amber, but Samuel Smith’s Oatmeal Stout was the beer that really got him into the game.
Alex enjoys all aspects of running the brewery and looks forward to Gilla continuing to grow, consistently putting out great products, and making positive contributions to the local community.
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Favorite Gilla Beer: Gilla State of Mind
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Alex Shillings
OwneR/founder
Bobby is a lifelong resident of Ascension Parish.
His craft beer journey began with his first taste of Warsteiner Dunkel. Then, Sierra Nevada's Pale Ale piqued his interest in hoppy beers, opening the floodgates and starting a new obsession. After home brewing for just a couple of years, he ventured into professional brewing at Southern Craft in 2017. Gilla recruited him in 2021 as the head brewer. In 2022, Bobby was given the opportunity to become an owner, and he hasn't looked back since. Bobby and Alex share the vision of becoming a staple in the community, expanding the brewery's taproom, and beginning distribution in the market.
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Favorite Gilla Beers: Ænimatic Parabol
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