Supervisor Mitchell to Join Crowns & Hops Brewing Co. and Community Members to Commemorate the 1st Annual Black Brewers Day in LA County

October 6, 2023 (Los Angeles, CA) – Coming off the heels of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimous approval of Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell’s motion proclaiming October 10, 2023, as Black Brewers Day in Los Angeles County, Supervisor Mitchell, along with the County Department of Economic Opportunity will join the Founders of Crown and Hops Brewery Co. to commemorate this day with a scroll presentation and remarks.

Immediately following the program will be a tour of Crown & Hops Co.’s upcoming flagship taproom – it will be the first Black-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned taproom of its kind in Los Angeles County. Nationally, there are nearly 10,000 craft brewers, and an estimated 1% are Black. Since 1970, Black Brewer’s Day has been recognized across the country; this will be the first time it will be formally recognized in Los Angeles County.

When: Tuesday, October 10, 2023

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Where: 3200 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90305

Guest Speakers:

● Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, Second District

● Director Kelly LoBianco, Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity

● Beny Ashburn and Teo Hunter, Founders of Crowns & Hops Brewing Co.

ABOUT CROWN & HOPS CO.:

Crowns & Hops Brewing Co. is the first Black-owned, woman-owned and veteran-owned brewery in Inglewood, CA. Deemed as “Changing The Face Of Beer” by TIME Magazine in 2019; Founders Beny Ashburn & Teo Hunter have disrupted the status quo of the craft beer industry, and built a brand that is “bigger than beer”. Their brand motto “OWN YOU CROWN” encourages excellence, cultural ownership and authentic representation of self.

Crowns & Hops Brewing Co. mission is to preserve culture, expand the palate and build

community through world class beer. In 2020, the brand launched the “8 Trill Initiative” 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting the business development, growth and sustainability of black entrepreneurs in and around the craft beer ecosystem. 8 Trill Initiative offers Black craft beer brands access to funding (8 Trill Fund), industry leaders, resources and educational tools (Eight Trillion Allies) to help them build and sustain successful businesses. For true representation of the Black community in craft beer their mission is to achieve 13% Black-owned breweries in our country.

Crowns is available in CA & Portland, OR and via online retailers craftshack.com. Learn more at crownsandhops.com and stay connected via Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok.