
Sojourn Fermentory Team
Sojourn Fermentory is a community-focused brewery located in Bridgeport Suffolk, Virginia, built around intentional brewing, spontaneous connection, and wild fermentation. You can explore our beers and see what others are saying on Untappd.

Andrew Gallagher
Sojourn Fermentory Executive chef
Executive Chef of Sojourn Fermentory, Andrew Gallagher, joins the team with over 25 years in the hospitality industry; for almost 15 years he has lived and worked in the Hampton Roads region and looks forward to many more years in this area.
One thing Andrew has enjoyed the most, through his career has been building relationships: not only with his staff but with local farmers, fishermen, and purveyors in the community. Because of these relationships he has been able to build seasonally rotating menus and developed specials that feature various fresh local products that keep guests coming back and excited about what is coming next. Andrew is eager to integrate Sojourn’s own brews into new recipes!

Scott Osborne
Sojourn Fermentory Operations Director
Scott Osborne grew up in Upstate New York before moving to Chesapeake in 2001. Since then, he has been actively involved in the community, serving as a pastor at Redemption Church for over 20 years. His experience in this role has taught him how to coach and lead people to become who they want to be.
Scott discovered craft beer later in life and quickly developed a deep appreciation for its taste, production process, and ingredients. During this time, he became friends with Mike Pawley, and together they shared a dream of opening a brewery focused on fostering relational flourishing within the community with world-class beer. Scott is actively contributing to the development and prosperity of Sojourn Fermentory.

Jinson Chan
Sojourn fermentory Co-Founder
Jinson Chan is a dynamic entrepreneur and community organizer who has seamlessly transitioned from a successful career in engineering to making significant strides in the craft beer industry. With over 15 years of experience as an engineer with focus on R&D, system architecture, and integration of advanced RF sensor and rugged electronics systems, Jinson holds immense expertise in the technological realm. Despite his background, Jinson’s passion for craft beer led him to explore new horizons beyond the engineering field.
As the founder and co-owner of High Side, a modern craft beer bar known for its curated tap list and Asian street food menu, Jinson has established himself as a proven marketer in the industry. He also co-owns Sojourn Fermentory, an innovative craft brewery, and Inca Social, a vibrant social hub with Peruvian cusine. His entrepreneurial ventures are complemented by his active role in the community, serving as the committee chair for the Asian Festival on Main for multiple years, as well as a board member of the Old Town Fairfax Business Association since 2019. Jinson’s exceptional combination of technical expertise and entrepreneurial vision has distinguished him as a prominent figure in his community, as well as in the engineering and food and beverage industries. He is excited to put forth his utmost effort into Sojourn Fermentory to develop an environment that will thrive.