Experience shaped by brewing
Finn B. Knudsen
A brewing career built across continents, from research and operations to technical leadership and independent consulting.
Brewing · Research · Consulting
Practical knowledge, grounded in a lifetime of industry work.
Finn graduated from the Royal Technical University of Denmark in 1966 with an M.Sc. and Ch.Eng. He went on to hold research and management positions in the brewing and beverage industry, building experience across North America and Europe.
His work has included brewery operations, technical leadership, international sales, university teaching, and consulting for beverage businesses worldwide.
A global career
Across breweries, markets, and disciplines.
Finn’s experience spans established breweries, consulting, research, and technical service.
- 01
Brewing foundations
Tuborg Breweries · Hellerup, Denmark
- 02
North American brewing
Rainier Brewing Company · Molson Breweries of Canada · Coors Brewing Company
- 03
International beverage groups
Danbrew Consult Ltd. · Procordia Beverages AB (BBH) · Pripps Breweries
- 04
Research and education
University collaborations, including graduate lectures in waste control at the University of Washington.
Building practical partnerships
Consulting and leadership.
Beverage Consult International
Founded BCI and served as its president, providing management and technical services to the beverage industry worldwide.
New Zealand Hop Marketing Board
Appointed president of the newly established American Region, supporting sales and services for New Zealand hop products across the Americas.
Knudsen Beverage Consulting
Reorganized and closed BCI to focus on its core business, forming Knudsen Beverage Consulting.
Service to the brewing profession
Technical leadership and industry recognition.
Finn served for many years as chair of the Master Brewers Association of the Americas Technical Committee. He serves on the Executive Committee of the MBAA Rocky Mountain District.
In 2005, he received the MBAA Award of Merit for his contributions to the brewing and beverage industry.
Connected to the profession
Professional memberships
Finn’s professional memberships and affiliations include:
- Master Brewers Association of the Americas
- American Society of Brewing Chemists
- Institute of Brewing & Distilling
- Brewers Association
- Association of Danish Civil Engineers
- Danish Technical University Alumni Association
- Center for Biotechnology at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Community service
Rotary and international service.
Finn joined the Rotary Club of Evergreen in 1998 and chaired its International Service Committee for several years. He transferred to the Rotary Club of Conifer in 2010 and served as club president during 2017–18.
He is a Paul Harris Fellow and member of the Paul Harris Fellow Society. Since March 2018, he has served as Assistant Governor for District 5450 Mountain Area 8.
Further reading
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