He pointed out that the minimum batch in the brewery is 300 barrels. That translates into 40,000 cases. Born and raised in England, he emigrated to Australia at the age of 21 and became an Australian citizen in the early 1980s, a citizenship he still holds today. He served as general manager of technology in Australia's Challenge Bank prior to joining the Bond organization. Ricker said that in comparing the various places he has lived and worked, he is especially impressed with the work ethic here.
People value their jobs.
That and the friendliness of people here has influenced his decision to live here. Although he is an investor in the brewery at this point, he expects that he will be actively involved on the board of managers. For now, though, he is off to Australia where his daughter is about to have a baby.