Founded in 2013, Modern Times Beer is an intrepid cadre of brewers, coffee roasters, and culinary wizards that began as a 30 BBL production brewery and tasting room in the Point Loma neighborhood of San Diego. The brewery now also has locations in San Diego’s North Park neighborhood, Los Angeles, Portland, Santa Barbara, and Encinitas, California. Today, their beers are distributed throughout California, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, Utah, Hawaii, and the Pacific Northwest. Read More
Drake’s Brewing Co. is an independent craft brewery located in San Leandro, California, that has been dedicated to bringing people together over great beer since 1989. Quietly situated in its gritty warehouse environs, Drake’s has become known over the years for consistently producing a wide variety of hop-forward craft beers. As one of the original craft breweries in the Bay Area, Drake’s is dedicated to supporting its community first and working tirelessly to bring its brand of quality beer to more people. Since then, the company has evolved from pioneer to persistent innovator. Read More
Alpenglow Beer Company is a contract brewery that produces Buck Wild, California’s original gluten-free craft beer. The brewery is building a taproom in Oakland, California. Their 100% gluten-free beer is wildly-delicious and made from organic buckwheat and millet. Pairs great with friends and adventure. Read More
Just three months after shuttering its Los Angeles location, the owners of the Mikkeller Bar in San Francisco have closed it down and put it up for sale. Read More
For years, small and independent U.S. craft breweries have been turning the beer world upside down. Their ability to take risks, innovate flavors and build better communities has made the U.S. the craft beer capital of the world.
To proudly display that independent spirit, the Brewers Association created a symbol to unify U.S. craft breweries and those who want to support them. This certified mark gives beer lovers an easy way to identify independent craft beer.
Learn more about what it means to be an Independent Craft Brewer by visiting the Brewers Association.
