Jeff King was born in Heidelberg Germany in 1969. His father was shortly thereafter discharged from the Army and the family moved back to the Midwest where Jeff spent his early years attempting to recreate Huck Finn's aquatic adventures. This was just the beginning of Jeff's passion for travel and adventure! He has lived and traveled all over the US and abroad with a current tally of 42 states and 24 countries. Jeff has also sailed in two oceans, two seas, and one gulf.

Not the kind of person to stay in one place too long Jeff's wanderlust has also led to a multitude of careers. A true entrepreneur Jeff has led business endeavors that include importing Art from Bali, Running a Video Game studio, PR for a top Silicon Valley marketing firm, even a brief run for local office as well as starting over half a dozen other small businesses, some successful and others that were more of a, well, "learning experience". Today Jeff can be found as "DaBear" on his YouTube Channel, The Den of Tools.

But it's what he does when he's not in the office that really makes for an exciting tale. If there is a sense of adventure or uncharted waters ahead you can be sure that he is the first to sign up. From learning the art of Moonshining in the hills of Kentucky to getting lost in the jungles of Central America, fly fishing the Yellowstone River in Montana, white water rafting in the Sierra's or even single-handing a sloop through the islands of the Caribbean. You will read about some of these tales and even more in his first book, The Home Distiller's Workbook. Part "How To" book with a good bit of storytelling thrown in, the Home Distiller's Workbook is an enjoyable read and a thorough instruction manual all rolled into one.