Barrett Tillman

Foodways
River Valley
Founder of Black Man Brewing, putting Black brewers and Arkansas community at the heart of the state’s craft beverage story.

Brewing With Place at the Center

Barrett Tillman is the founder of Black Man Brewing, an Arkansas craft beer brand built around community, representation, and the rich traditions of Black contributions to American brewing. Through Black Man Brewing, he highlights the long and often overlooked history of Black brewers and beer drinkers in the United States while creating new spaces for Arkansans to gather, share, and enjoy locally made beer.

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