ABOUT 8ONE8 BREWING | THE VALLEY'S BREWERY

THE STORY BEHIND 8ONE8 BREWING

The story of 8one8 Brewing can be traced back to three things: curiosity, entrepreneurship, and a great local bar. What started as casual visits to a neighborhood craft beer bar quickly became a passion. Introduced to styles of beer far beyond the commercial brands we had grown up with, we became fascinated with the stories and styles these craft breweries were creating. After conversations with our new favorite bartender about ingredients, techniques, and brewing processes and hearing we could make our own homebrew we decided to attend a brewing class hosted by the Maltose Falcons Home Brew Club, we purchased a simple homebrewing kit, and brewed our very first batch of beer. That first brew sparked an obsession. Over the next several months, the garage became a laboratory. Recipes were refined, custom equipment was built, techniques were improved, and countless hours were spent learning everything possible about brewing great beer. Friends and family became willing taste testers, and the overwhelmingly positive feedback inspired an even bigger idea:

With deep roots in the San Fernando Valley and beer being brewed from a garage in Sylmar, California, the name came naturally. In 2014, we filed the paperwork to trademark and launch 8one8 Brewing, proudly named after the Valley's iconic area code. In 2015, that dream officially became reality.

Today, what started as a homebrewing hobby has grown into one of the San Fernando Valley's most recognized independent craft breweries, serving award-winning beer throughout Los Angeles County and beyond.

THE VISION BEHIND 8ONE8

While Bryan and Derrick share a love for great beer, each brings a unique perspective to the brewery.

Derrick Olson, a California State University, Northridge graduate with a degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering, brings the technical side of brewing to life. His passion for process, consistency, and innovation has established 8one8 Brewing's reputation for producing high-quality, true-to-style craft beers while continuing to experiment with new recipes and brewing techniques.

Bryan Olson, a California State University, Chico graduate focuses on business development, community engagement, and creating memorable guest experiences. His dedication to local partnerships and community involvement has helped transform 8one8 Brewing into more than just a brewery. It's become a gathering place where neighbors, families, local organizations, and craft beer enthusiasts come together.

Together, they have built 8one8 Brewing around three core values of Independence, Craftsmanship and Community.

MORE THAN A BREWERY

What we've enjoyed most throughout this journey is the incredible sense of community that exists within craft beer. Few things bring people together quite like sharing a pint. Craft beer creates common ground between people of different backgrounds, professions, beliefs, and experiences. It's about conversation, connection, and celebrating what makes a community unique. That spirit is what drives everything we do.

Whether you're stopping by for a fresh IPA, enjoying a seasonal lager, attending trivia night, listening to music, bringing your dog, or gathering with friends after work, we want every visit to feel welcoming and memorable.