SLO Brewing Co
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SLO Brewing Co is a craft brewing company and family of brands with operations in San Luis Obispo, California. SLO Brewing Co was established in 1988 as a humble brewpub on the Central Coast of California, brewing numerous gold medal winning beers and earning the honor of “Brew Pub of the Year” at The Great American Beer Festival. Over the years, their production expanded and brands grew to include SLO Brew craft beers, Tio Rodrigo craft micheladas, Porch Pounder premium canned wine and Rod & Hammer’s SLO Stills craft whiskey.
History[edit]
SLO Brewing Co was established in 1988 by Mike Hoffman and Kathy Ireland on Garden Street in downtown San Luis Obispo, California and featured a billiards hall downstairs, with the brewery and live music upstairs.
In 2001, SLO Brewing Co was named "Brewpub of the Year" at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Colorado as well as being awarded two silver and one gold medals for their oatmeal stout, pale ale, and IPA.
in 2010, SLO Brewing Co was acquired by Hamish Marshall and re-established the beer brand as SLO Brew for distribution.
In 2016, SLO Brewing Co added a new boutique hotel with five short-term rental suits called the SLO Brew Lofts above their downtown brewery location.
In 2017, SLO Brewing Co built a new 30 barrel brewery and production facility near San Luis Obispo Airport named SLO Brew Rock. SLO Brewing Co released its new hispanic focused brand Tio Rodrigo with a flagship canned craft michelada.
In 2019, SLO Brewing Co added Porch Pounder canned wine to their portfolio of brands.
In 2021, SLO Brew's flagship beer brand, Cali-Squeeze was acquired by Firestone Walker Brewing Company.[1]
Brands[edit]
SLO Brew[edit]
The original craft beer brand of the Central Coast from SLO Brewing Co. SLO Brew is know for it's hand-crafted micro brews, quality dining, and world-class concerts and entertainment. Established on Garden Street in downtown San Luis Obispo, SLO Brew eventually moved into a new brewing facility, The Rock, in 2017, featuring our 30-barrel brewhouse, canning line, taproom restaurant, and concert venue. SLO Brew's flagship beer brand, Cali-Squeeze was acquired by Firestone Walker Brewing Company in 2021.[1]
Tio Rodrigo[edit]
Released in 2017, Tio Rodrigo is SLO Brewing Co's brand for craft Micheladas, Cerveza, and Margarita Seltzers. The flagship micheladas are made with real, all-natural ingredients to create one of the only craft canned option in the market.
Rod & Hammer's SLO Stills[edit]
After decades of brewing beer, SLO Brewing Co began brewing and distilling rye beer mash in 2005 to craft whiskey with local distiller Re:Find. In 2019, a new distillery and tasting room was built next door to the brewery at SLO Brew Rock. By early 2020, Rod & Hammer’s SLO Stills brand was launched into distribution in 750ml bottles. In early 2022, SLO Stills launched their new ready-to-drink canned whiskey cocktails.
Porch Pounder[edit]
The premium canned wine brand Porch Pounder joined the SLO Brewing Co family of brands in June 2019.
Facilities[edit]
The Rock[edit]
The main production facility of SLO Brewing Co. Home to a 30-barrel brewhouse, canning line, and tasting room, The Rock features a taproom restaurant, catering kitchen, and event space. The Rock boasts one of the largest venues in San Luis Obispo County for corporate functions, weddings, and other celebratory events.
The Stills[edit]
The production facility, distillery, barrel storage, and tasting room for Rod & Hammer's SLO Stills.
The Lofts[edit]
The SLO Brew Lofts are a collection of 5 luxury short term vacation Rentals. Located on historical Higuera Street and perched above the ultra chic Carissa Bar and Restaurant. The Loft’s are in the center of SLO’s entertainment district, and walking-distance to the finest restaurants, shops and cocktail lounges that our town has to offer.
The Carrisa[edit]
Located in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo, The Carisa is a timeless event venue featuring expansive indoor and outdoor spaces including our creekside deck. Available for weddings, receptions, after parties, corporate events, and other private events.
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Co, SLO Brewing. "Firestone Walker to Acquire Cali-Squeeze from SLO Brewing Co". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2022-01-27.
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