Meet Michael, born in Providence and raised in Warren, RI. He brings a diverse background in science, brewing, and veterinary medicine to Tragmar Ale Works.
Michael Godet is an Owner and Co-Founder of Trágmar Ale Works
Michael Godet
After earning a degree in Animal Science and Veterinary Technology from the University of Rhode Island and completing the Professional Craft Brewing program at Johnson & Wales, he combined his love for science and beer as a Recognized BJCP Beer Judge and commercial brewer. With 15 years in the veterinary field with a focus on surgery and inpatient medicine, and brewing experience at Vigilant Brewing Company, Michael has honed his skills in precision, sanitation, and innovation. Outside of brewing, he enjoys nature, boating, skiing, and creating new recipes with his wife, Lindsay, their two children, Michael and Julia, and their dog Buddy. His expertise ensures quality and creativity in every brew at Tragmar Ale Works.
Chris Kerr is an Owner and Co-Founder of Trágmar Ale Works
Chris Kerr
Chris earned his engineering degree in Belfast before spending a year working in London, then emigrating to the US in 2007, spending 10 years in California where he met his wife Jeanne on a snowboarding trip to Mammoth lakes; Chris and Jeanne settled in Rhode Island in 2018. Through his 18 year aerospace engineering/management career he got to travel the world, before quiting to focus full time on starting a brewery in early 2024. Chris regularly visits family and friends back in Cushendall and plans to bring a little bit of the Irish pub culture to Trágmar Ale Works. Sláinte a chairde!