Head brewer Richard Dubé leaves Moerlein

Christian Moerlein Brewing Company has lost its head brewer. Richard Dubé, vice president of brewing and quality, has resigned.

Christian Moerlein owner Greg Hardman issued this statement:

"We appreciate the contribution Richard Dubé made in assembling our team of talented brewers as we have a strong team of innovators that will continue to drive our commitment to craft brewing. As we have enjoyed tremendous growth at our Over-the-Rhine brewery in a short period of time, Christian Moerlein will continue to strengthen its position in the craft beer category. We do wish Richard the best of luck as he pursues other endeavors and thank our team for their continued creativity and commitment to our beers and our brand."

Dubé came on board in 2011 as brewmaster at the Moerlein Lager House. That followed a 10-year hiatus from full-time brewing, when he taught science at Lloyd Memorial High School. (He stayed involved with the industry by consulting for the Chicago-based Siebel Institute of Technology, a highly regarded center of brewing science.) Before that, he worked in the industry for 20 years at Canadian breweries Molson and Labatt's before joining Boston Beer Co., brewing its Samuel Adams beers in Boston and Cincinnati.

An announcement about Dubé's replacement has not yet been made. Gregg Wilson is head brewer at the Lager House, and Christian Moerlein currently has a team of six brewers in place, Hardman said.