Hops locked + equipment ordered. We wanted to share a brief update on the many gears in motion to bring Local Brewing Co. brewery and beer bar to life.



One important component that we needed to lock down for the brewing operation was a good portion of our hop supply. The popularity of craft beers -- and especially the increase in hopped-up beers -- means there's a shortage of hops in the U.S. That's why brewers like us buy hop contracts at least two years in advance, allowing us to reserve a fixed quantity of this essential ingredient at a set price. So yes, as strange as it may sound, we've ordered more than a ton of hops without yet moving into our location. (The hop vendors harvest then store the goods until we need them, so don't worry, we won't be asking to use your spare room.)





On a final note, if you've had our beer, you can now add a review on

There's plenty more going on related to the build-out -- from working with the Planning Department, getting our permits, brewing test batches, and picking out lighting. We'll have more updates to share as we get closer to brewing our first big batch at our own brewery.On a final note, if you've had our beer, you can now add a review on our Facebook page . We're all about brewing beer locals love, so let us know what you like! Cheers, In other exciting news, we've ordered all of our equipment: brewhouse, fermenters, servings tanks and auxiliary equipment needed to turn those hops, water, yeast and grains into beer you'll love. The teams working their welding and design magic are small shops based close by in Portland, Oregon -- just 600 miles from us here in the Bay Area. The folks we've partnered with are equally focused on craftsmanship and community. We're super excited to work with like-minded, community-driven businesses to bring our vision to life.