The Beverage Biz Podcast | Ojai Valley Brewing

What does it mean to brew beer that tastes like where it’s from? 🌿🍺

In this episode of The Beverage Biz Podcast, we sit down with Jeremy Hafner, founder of Ojai Valley Brewing, to talk about his wild journey from hockey and rock bands to creating one of California’s most distinctive breweries.

Jeremy shares how local ingredients, Ojai water, and his love for the land inspired beers that “taste like what a hike in the hills here smell like.” We dive into his creative process, the local scene, and what it means to stay true to your roots in craft brewing.

🎧 Listen in for:

Brewing with local terroir & ingredients

The philosophy behind small-batch brewing

Building a local-first business in Ojai

How creativity shapes everything from the beer to the vibe

📍 Watch more episodes of The Beverage Biz Podcast for behind-the-scenes stories from the people brewing, branding, and building the world of craft beverages.

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