Fistful of Gummies and Tabula Rasa, the award-winning beers from Second Chance Beer Company, pictured with the medals won from the Great American Beer Festival, Sept. 27, 2023.
The two winning beers for Second Chance, Fistful of Gummies and Tabula Rasa, both won bronze. Tabula Rasa is an old favorite at the festival. The Porter-style beer has won four medals in the past. “Porters and Stouts, as you know, are not the top sellers like an IPA or Pilsner or a Lager would be, but what we do gain is reputation of quality, good brewing techniques,” Mendiola said.
Erik Bruvold, CEO of the San Diego North Economic Development Council, said the industry is going through a correction.