Meet Richard Tevlin

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Richard Tevlin. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Richard below.

Richard, so great to have you with us and we want to jump right into a really important question. In recent years, it’s become so clear that we’re living through a time where so many folks are lacking self-confidence and self-esteem. So, we’d love to hear about your journey and how you developed your self-confidence and self-esteem.

I found real confidence and self-esteem when I realized that, for better or worse, confidence is often just how other people perceive you. For a long time, I thought you had to feel confident first, that it had to come from some deep place inside. But one day it hit me: fake confidence is confidence. If you carry yourself like you know who you are and expect others to treat you that way, most people will. That whole “fake it till you make it” mindset? It actually works. I started acting like the person I wanted to become, and eventually, I grew into that version of myself.

It really wasn’t until my mid-twenties that this all clicked for me. Looking back, I think I would’ve been a lot better off if I had figured this out earlier. But everyone has their own journey, and mine led me here. Once I stopped trying to be like other people or meet expectations that weren’t mine, everything shifted. I began working on myself because I wanted to, not to impress anyone, but because I believed I deserved to be the best version of me. That shift turned into real self-respect, and eventually, real confidence.

Now I see that when we stop comparing and start trusting ourselves, we unlock something powerful. That inner belief becomes visible to others and it’s contagious. People start following you not because you’re loud about it, but because you’re quietly sure of who you are.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

I’m a classically trained brewer and the founder of Space Cadet Brewing Company, a new brewery I launched in my hometown of Philadelphia after spending the last 10 years working in some of the best brewhouses in the country. Owning my own brewery has been a dream I’ve worked toward my entire adult life, and now I’m finally living it.

Space Cadet is built around the idea of constant creativity, we operate as a single batch brewery, releasing one new beer each month that’s brewed once and never repeated. These small-batch drops are released throughout the greater Philadelphia area and often sell out quickly, thanks to a growing community that’s just as passionate about unique beer experiences as I am.

Right now, I’m in the process of opening a taproom in the city, which will give people a chance to experience Space Cadet in person. It’s set to open in the next couple months. I’m excited to keep pushing the boundaries of what defines craft beer and continue honing my craft every step of the way.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

Looking back, the three qualities that have been most impactful in my journey as a brewer are discipline, cleanliness, and patience — all of which I honed through years of working in cellaring and cold-side operations. Most people think of brewing as what happens on the hot side — boiling wort, mashing in, adding hops — but real brewers know that while good beer is made in the brewhouse, world-class beer is made in the cellar.

This is where I believe I’ve truly differentiated myself. I’ve spent years mastering the cold side: managing yeast, fermentation, carbonation, and oxygen control. These are the fine-tuned, detail-obsessed tasks that take a beer from decent to exceptional. There’s no faking cleanliness or oxygen levels, we measure oxidation in parts per billion, and aim to stay well under 50, ideally near zero. That kind of precision requires relentless discipline and a deep understanding of how yeast behaves. My job is to give the yeast, a living organism, the perfect environment to do its work and turn wort into beer.

For anyone early in their brewing journey, my advice is to fall in love with the process, not just the final product. Take pride in the small, repetitive tasks. Practice patience. And treat every batch like it’s the most important beer you’ll ever make, because that’s how greatness is built, one clean, carefully crafted tank at a time.

One of our goals is to help like-minded folks with similar goals connect and so before we go we want to ask if you are looking to partner or collab with others – and if so, what would make the ideal collaborator or partner?

I’m always looking to collaborate with others, especially those passionate about craft beer, storytelling, and building community. I co-host The BrewedAt Podcast with Evan Blum, the CEO of BrewedAt, a local beer marketing company. On the podcast, we sit down with brewers, bar owners, internet personalities, athletes, and even political figures, we recently had Governor Josh Shapiro on the show.

While we talk about beer and the local bar scene, the bigger mission is helping the brewing industry connect with Gen Z, a customer base that craft beer has largely failed to reach. We explore current issues, give guests a platform to share their stories, and then amplify that content across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and more.

Twenty years ago, brewery owners wrote books to share their journeys. We’re doing the same thing, but meeting the next generation where they are, online. It’s been a rewarding experience, and we’re already seeing young beer lovers find a sense of belonging in the community we’re creating.

We’re always open to partnering with creators, brewers, brands, or anyone with a story to tell. If you’re interested in collaborating, reach out through @thebrewedatpodcast or @spacecadetbeer on Instagram.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.spacecadetbeer.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spacecadetbeer/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thebrewedatpodcast

Image Credits

Monica Godefroy , instagram is @godefroyphoto