Ryan Woldt

Ryan Woldt is a food and beverage management consultant, writer and entrepreneur based in Southern California. His first craft beer was a New Glarus Spotted Cow at “John’s Bar” in Columbus, Wisconsin. It changed the trajectory of his life and career. If you see him there is a 100% chance he has a notebook and pen on him somewhere.

topa topa brewing ventura california exterior — California wildfires are forcing some craft breweries, including Topa Topa Brewing in Ventura, to rethink how they plan for natural disasters. (Jordan Lutes)

Craft Beer Muses

Repeatedly Under Threat, California Wildfires Force Craft Breweries to Plan for the Worst

By: Ryan Woldt | February 3, 2020

Repeatedly faced with wildfires, some California craft breweries are taking extra steps to protect their facilities, despite the high cost.