HAND CRAFTED BEER OF THE FINEST QUALITY Blackjack is a local craft brewery focused on making excellent small batch beers and serving them in a relaxed, communal environment. It was started by Ed Wenda, a Raleigh native and former dentist, who one day realized he enjoys brewing beer more than drilling on teeth. Ed also brought in Brooks Hamaker to brew beer. Brooks has 29 years brewing experience, starting with more than a decade of being the head brewer at Abita Brewing Co. Brooks has also brewed for Fullsteam and Big Boss breweries. Also behind the scenes is Tim Sullivan, formerly of Big Boss Brewing. Tim is Mr. “Fix It” who does everything from cellar work at the brewery to fixing our old skeeball machine.