Scope and Contents This series consists of records - mostly forms, with one image ("Beer Mask") - that were collected as part of a Brewchive(R) initiative to document the pandemic's effect on San Diego's craft brewing industry. Forms asked the following questions:1. How has COVID-19 changed your life? How has it changed your work and/or employment? 2. How has social distancing changed how you work? If you are operating a business, how has social distancing changed your business...

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In this 2019 interview, Tomme Arthur discusses his introduction to craft beer and home brewing; entry into the profession and work at various breweries beginning in the 1990s; founding Lost Abbey Brewing and other brewery ventures; mentoring individuals in the industry; and awards.

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In their 2018 interview, Jeff and Dande discuss their introduction to craft beer; homebrewing; introduction of craft beer to the region; Jeff’s entry into the profession in the late 1990s; challenges and responsibilities of founding and building a brewery; packaging and distribution; charity work; competitions, judging, and awards; consumer education.