Ya, I have a homebrew/work buddy, that left ten years ago, andis brewmiester for Valley Brewing in Stockton, Ca(about an hour and 15 from here). He origianlly bought the brewery with a partner, then the partner wanted out. He could not afford to buy him out, so they sold. But, the new owner retained him as brewmiester. Shame is, back then I probably could have bought the partner out. But I only heard about it after the deal was done...
I just got a recipe from an friend who owns a small winery locally. I think this weekend I may try to start a batch of watermelon wine. Still have to wait though; pretty much any wine takes a year or so to ferment. That is why I like beer; it is ready to drink 4-6 weeks after you brew.