En 2016, comenzamos con la celebración del mayor festival de la cerveza que ha visto Ecuador. Finalmente, ¡se ha convertido en el tercer país más grande de Sudamérica!
Lo que nació como una tienda de cervezas, con el objetivo de ampliar la comunidad cervecera local, se convirtió rápidamente en nuestra propia educación sobre la cultura de la cerveza artesanal ecuatoriana.
Llegamos aquí hace 5 años, y 4 de ellos los hemos pasado construyendo nuestra pequeña cervecería hasta convertirla en el concurrido gastropub que es hoy. Y aún no hemos terminado.
Ofrecemos las mejores cervezas de los mejores cerveceros de Ecuador.
Llevamos más de 4 años siendo un lugar de encuentro popular para turistas, expatriados y profesionales locales
POR QUÉ ESTAMOS VENDIENDO
We arrived here 5 years ago, with our 2 kids. We had no plans on what we were going to do here in Ecuador, and figured once we got here we would figure it out. Boy, did we ever. Lo que comenzó como un Festival de Cerveza en 2016 – el primero de su tipo en Ecuador, y el tercero más grande de América del Sur – se convirtió en un movimiento propio, generando un segundo festival (dos veces más grande que el primero), una tienda de cerveza, y un Gastropub. Our place has been at the forefront of the Micro Beer revolution taking place in the country. Providing a location for people to grow and learn about the quality products and talented brewers in the country. In addition to providing the local breweries with an outlet for their product in a venue which respects and honors their hard work. A place where the owners, staff, and customers can appreciate all that they offer. In addition, it’s always been our objective to NEVER compete with them, which is why we do not brew our own beer. We figured there are PLENTY of excellent brewers in the country – we CHOSE to focus on them. Do we have a favorite? You bet… it’s the one we choose to drink now.
Fast forward to 2023… Our children are growing up fast, and we have to return to our hometown of NYC. We have our parents and grandparents to think of and take care of, epecially during these trying times. Family which we left behind and now need us to be in their lives to help and support. While these 7 years here in Ecuador have been wonderful, we now have to think of others who depend on us.
Ecuador is such a beautiful place and truly a paradise. From the low cost of living, to the access of local fresh fruits and vegetables, and the culture. LOVE the culture. While here, we climbed Cotopaxi – one of the world’s highest volcanoes (not quite to the top, but as high as we could go). Enjoyed the natural springs of Papallacta. Sampled the finest Cacao and Chocolate in the world. And camped out in the Amazons, enjoying a multitude of water falls, wildlife, and swam in rivers so cold it was almost a spiritual moment. Met people from all walks of life, and experienced the healing of nature thru its Shaman, native plants, herbs, and natural medicines. We’ve made lifetime friends here, and will surely miss them and this beautiful country. However, it is time to close this chapter in our life and continue to write the next.
Until we are ready for you again my dear Ecuador. We will miss you dearly and will be back as often as possible, to enjoy and appreciate you and make new memories.
– Justin, Irina, Gabriel, and Isabella.
