Black-Owned Breweries in the United States

Related topic in a SFGate article from last week:
'It's not just a beer can': Bay Area Black-owned breweries pay tribute to civil rights icons

 

You can add Assembly Brewing in Portland, Oregon.

 

Thanks for posting this Todd.

If anyone questions how the system favors some and excludes others, well. 60. Less than 1%. This is sad.

We as Beer Advocates still have a lot of advocating to do. There is potential for so much good beer that's not being made. Let's help to change that. Support your local. Support your local BOB. Tell others to do the same and tell them why.

Cheers

 

That thrillist article was fantastic, thanks for highlighting it. For anyone who might have skipped clicking on Todd's full article, here's the link:

https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/there-are-almost-no-black-people-brewing-craft-beer-heres-why

 

I have previously posted a couple times about a new black-owned brewery here in SoCal that is doing excellent social outreach work by donating proceeds to the purchase of Chromebooks for use by local disadvantaged students who have no access to computers for school at home. That brewery brand is People's Republic of South Central, which is part of South Los Angeles Beverage Company. See this example link to more info about it and the owners. https://foodgps.com/peoples-republi...ote to uniform and bland American light beers.

 

The owner of Montclair Brewery was on Master Distillers a few weeks ago. He seemed innovative and loves his work.

 

That would be "us" Bill (PRSC = People's Republic of South Central) and thank-you for the support! We're currently under construction with an anticipated opening in Fall of 2021. 100% of all net proceeds from the beers we release prior to opening will go toward buying Chromebooks for South Los Angeles youth.

www.prscband.com + Instagram = @PRSCbeer

Honored to be listed in 2021's "Imbibe (Magazine) 75" individuals, organizations, and businesses that are dedicated to create a more positive, sustainable, inclusive and equitable drinks world.

Here are a couple of links to press and local media coverage (and even a tweet from the Mayor of LA):

Spectrum News LA: https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-wes...wing-company-gives-back-to-south-la-community

ABC 7: https://abc7.com/business/1st-beer-label-from-new-south-la-brewery-will-benefit-children/6627983/

Fox 11: https://www.foxla.com/news/black-owned-brewery-giving-back-to-the-community-in-south-los-angeles

NBC4:


CD9: http://www.the-new-ninth.com/deserving_cd_9_students_surprised_with_new_laptops

Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Tweet: https://twitter.com/MayorOfLA/status/1313992611728826368

LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2020-09-16/south-los-angeles-beverage-company-brewery

LA Weekly: https://www.laweekly.com/bringing-hope-to-struggling-communities-of-color/

Eater LA: https://la.eater.com/2020/9/16/21439668/south-la-brewery-boom-black-owned-brewery

LA Daily News: https://www.dailynews.com/2020/10/06/this-upcoming-brewery-will-be-pouring-beers-with-a-purpose/

 

Cincy Brewing in Cincinnati
https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/57413/
here is a local news report:
https://www.wcpo.com/entertainment/...ng-co-is-bringing-craft-beer-back-to-lockland
I met Brian last year when I visited, a great guy!

 

Here is a list...

https://www.porchdrinking.com/articles/2020/06/11/support-black-owned-breweries/

 

...man, I gotta get down there and try the beers, either with one of your pick-up locations or when you open. Best of luck with the whole venture. Your community outreach is a model for all.

 

This got me to thinking....one of the brewery owners on your list would be a really interesting and timely selection for your "I'm XXXX, owner of brewery ABCD, ask me anything" series.

 

Tennessee: Beale St. Brewing Co. bealestbrewing.com

 

Colorado: Novel Strand Brewing Company
https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/53662/