Psst! Want to buy a brewery?
The owners of in Upland — Andy and Curt Dale — have put the brewery up for sale.
Last Name is the oldest brewery in the Inland Empire, recently celebrating its 21st anniversary.
According to the , the Dale brothers are looking for an owner who will share their love for craft beer.
In the meantime, the brewery will operate as usual and will continue to host events, including a and a .
The announcement comes after a tough year in the Inland Empire beer scene, which saw the closures of several Temecula taprooms.
In addition, in Temecula and , in Rancho Cucamonga have recently changed owners.
Last Name is at 2120 Porterfield Way, Upland.
New brewery
A new Riverside-based brewery has launched.
— owned and operated by a pair of former inmates — is currently distributing its beers locally, but has yet to establish a taproom.
The brewery has pledged to help give back to the community, earmarking 5% of profits for organizations that help children of the incarcerated, women and LGBTQ victims of violence as well as law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
The brewery is also dedicated to hiring those with a criminal past, to help them build a career away from crime.
Two beers are currently available: Shanked Blonde Ale (4.9% alcohol by volume) and Shot Caller India Pale Ale (7% ABV). A third beer, Escapa Cerveza is expected soon.
The beers are available at dozens of restaurants, bars and retail outlets throughout Riverside and Orange counties, including brewery incubator and taproom , 11626 Sterling Ave., Suite G, Riverside, which may be hosting the brewery for production in the future.
Shanked is available for nationwide delivery via .
For a list of where to find Prison Break brews, visit .
Tamale fest BOGO
The returns from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. April 27, and there’s currently a buy-one-get-one-free deal on tickets.
Full-price tickets are $20, but through Saturday, April 20, two tickets can be purchased for that price.
A $4.90 service fee applies.
Also, $10 tickets are available for military, seniors, students and teachers.
A VIP experience is available for $100.
Tickets are available .
New in Chino Hills
is now open in The Shoppes at Chino Hills at 13865 City Center Drive, Suite 3052.
The feline-themed drink shop offers a variety of tea drinks, along with milk and fruit drinks, plus “catpuccino.”
A selection of toppings — from vanilla ice cream to avocado mousse — are available.
Through April 30, the shop is offering 50% off a second beverage.
Hours are noon-8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and noon-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Now open in Rancho Cucamonga
has opened a new location at 9615 Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga.
Hours are noon-9 p.m. Sunday and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
The location joins others in Ontario (1919 E. Fourth St.) and Fontana (15034 Foothill Blvd., Suite B).
