MEET THE OWNERS

Once upon a time there was an offensive lineman at Michigan State University named Chris Morris. One day, coach said “Hey Chris, will you show Brandon Fields, a prospective punter, around campus during his official visit?” Chris responded, “No! I have nothing in common with a punter!”. Brandon and Chris did not become friends that day, but they would eventually. After college Chris went on to have an NFL career with the Oakland Raiders, and Brandon with the Miami Dolphins. Fast forward a decade, and they both retire and settle down with their families in the Midwest. And come to find out, they do have something in common, love for CRAFT BEER! Chris, Brandon, and his wife Katie opened Inside the Five Brewing in 2018 in Downtown Sylvania, expanding the craft beer scene while joining an energetic and enthusiastic community.

Because of it’s success and a great opportunity, Inside the Five opened its second location November of 2020 in Downtown Perrysburg. Not long after, the brewpub outgrew their brewing space. In 2023, all production was moved to a new facility in Toledo. Their 5 barrel system became a 20 barrel system and the expansion allowed for the addition of a canning line. They now distribute to over 400 bars, restaurants, and carry outs.

With the love for craft beer continuing to spread, Inside the Five decided to open a new taproom located at their production facility in February 2024. The Fieldhouse offers over 20 original beers, ciders, and seltzers, a schedule of rotating food trucks, and the chance to experience a taste of the brewing production.

Brandon Fields

  • CO-OWNER + BREWER

    Started as a home brewer. Kicked to the garage after flooding the laundry room with beer. Full of crazy ideas. Permanent resting bitch face. Always a smart ass.

    Favorite Beer: A Beautiful Death

Katie Fields

  • CO-OWNER + BOSS LADY

    Bought Brandon the best present ever, a home brew kit. Enjoys brewery hopping wherever she is. Loves her community. Borderline control freak.

    Favorite Beer: Deimos

Chris Morris

  • CO-OWNER + CFO

    Jack of all trades. Master of some. Smarter than most. All-around great human being.

    Favorite beer: Snap to the Face and Forever First

brew team

  • Started homebrewing while a student at Michigan State. Was not on the football team. Got my first brewing job after graduating. Worked my way up at different breweries in Michigan before crossing the border to join Inside the Five in 2018.

    Favorite Beer: Student Body Right

  • Found a passion for craft beer at IT5 and now helping create it. Learning along side the IT5 team has been an adventure. Love traveling and always looking for the next delicious meal or coffee shop. You'll find me outdoors by a bonfire.

    Favorite Beer: Sunshine Sky

  • Overly energetic and often times talks too much. Big time nerd, long time craft beer drinker. If I’m not at work you can usually find me golfing (poorly). Extremely excited to have found my home at IT5.

    Favorite Beer: Redzone

leadership team

Bayleigh, General Manager

  • Californian turned Ohioan, who still loves her West Coast IPA’s. Enjoys burying her nose in a book almost as much as she loves visiting different breweries. Always smiling, always awkward, and always overthinking every situation.

    Favorite Beer: Hop Shield and Medusa’s Blood

Aaron, Executive Chef

  • My love of food and the creative outlet it gives me is what drives me as a chef. Having been in the industry for almost 20 years, the employee focus at Inside the Five is truly what makes me love my job. When not at work, I try to spend as much time out in nature as possible. Whether it’s camping, hiking or riding mountain bikes, I can’t get enough.

    Favorite Beer: A Beautiful Death

EVENT TEAM

Brian, Event Chef

  • I was into social distancing way before anyone was asked to do it. I’ve had a lifelong love for cooking and 15 years of kitchen experience. I’m finding a new love for craft beers and getting to make great food to go along with it! And to be honest, I get a little nervous right before I say Worcestershire sauce.

    Favorite Beer: The Devil Wears Hoodies

Allie, Sylvania Event Planner

  • EVENT PLANNER | The Fifth Floor

    List maker, care taker, hype man, busy body. Always ready for a beer and can probably talk you into having one too. Genuinely wants you to have a good time!

    Favorite beer: All the Boys to the Yard

Jocelyn, Sylvania Event Planner

  • SYLVANIA | The Fifth Floor

    Mother to one, friend to all. Admitted foodie, google educated, Cricut creator, DIY diva. Fashionably late but never late to the party. Love sour beers but not sour attitudes.

    Favorite beer: Snap to the Face

Bailey, Perrysburg Event Planner

  • PERRYSBURG | The Barrel Room

    helper. overthinker. compassionate. old soul who cherishes the little things in life. mommy to one sweet, wild moon child. music makes my world go round. creating a life I love. constantly moving from nine to wine.

    Favorite Beer: A Beautiful Death