Emporia Brewing Co. produces delicious craft beer made by hand from start to finish. Since its inception in 2012, Emporia Brewing Co. has focused on the principle of craftsmanship in their products to provide drinkers the absolute best experience. In tandem with a diversified background in art, music, engineering, and design, the brewery has been able to incorporate artists from many different backgrounds. In 2015, Emporia Brewing Co. was able to relocate to expand the brewery and gallery to better facilitate our organization's model, which is to provide craft beer for craftsman. Featuring a variety of beers that have been collaborations with artists from all over Southern California, Emporia Brewing Co. has become an excellent source for beer and art. Drink local craft!
Dan Huizar -- A self-taught brewer with over 3 years of experience under his belt. What began as a hobby has developed to be the motivating factor that lead him to become one of the founders of Emporia Brewing Co.. His love for beer has inspired him to learn and experiment with new techniques of the brewing process. He loves and specializes in producing dark styled beers.
George Oceguera -- A 24 year old student at Cal Poly. He's been drinking craft beer for the past two years. Homebrewing has been a hobby for him for the past year and a half since he started with Dan and Nick. He has been a student assistant for the beer and culture class at Cal Poly for the past 6 months. His favorite beer is the one in his hand.
Nick Lu -- A designer by trade, and a brewer by passion. He began brewing in 2012, but has since assisted in establishing Emporia Brewing Co.. His favorite beers include barrel aged red ales and coffee stouts. Also, he curates all art shows at the Emporia Brewing Co. gallery space.