HopSaint at the Ditch

HopSaint at the Ditch: From the Beginning

These photos were taken in the Beermuda Triangle area of Torrance, on almost a weekly basis, beginning in June 2023 and continuing until February 13, 2025, of the newest soon to be open taproom in Torrance; HopSaint at the Ditch.

Nestled along the shores of the scenic Torrance River on Del Amo Brewlevard, HopSaint’s newest taproom is almost ready to begin welcoming their fans to HopSaint at the Ditch; and when I say “almost ready” I mean probably within the next few weeks. Continue reading

The Craft Beer Guy Recap of 2024

ISM Brewing Grand Opening

As 2024 draws to a close (it’s New Years Eve) it is time for me to write my recap of the craft beer scene, at least from my perspective. As I get older, and my grandchildren do the same, I missed several events due to health issues or the grandkids performing in a play or something. But enough of that, what did I see and do this past year?

January

Yeah, 2024 brought us our first local South Bay brewery closure, this time being Strand Brewing Company. This news was part of a broader reflection on the changes in the craft beer industry as discussed in the 2023 recap. The year would see more closures before it ended. Continue reading

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