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Crowns & Hops Brewing Co.

Founded by Beny Ashburn & Teo Hunter · Inglewood, CA

The Story

Crowns & Hops Brewing Co. was founded in Inglewood, California by Beny Ashburn and Teo Hunter with a mission to bring diversity and inclusion to the craft beer industry. The brewery has partnered with Full Circle Brewing Co. in a historic alliance aimed at transforming representation in craft beverages.
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Beny Ashburn & Teo Hunter

Founder

Beny Ashburn and Teo Hunter co-founded Crowns & Hops Brewing Co. in Inglewood, California. The brewery is dedicated to creating premium craft beer while fostering community and celebrating Black culture in the craft beer industry.

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Stories about Crowns & Hops Brewing Co.

A New Era: Black-Owned Breweries Forge Historic Alliance

Two industry leaders, Full Circle Brewing Co. and Crowns & Hops Brewing Co., have formed the Circle of Crowns Beverage Group, a groundbreaking alliance set to reshape the craft beer landscape.

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The Contemporary Impact of Black-Owned Breweries in American Craft Beer

Black-owned breweries are reshaping the American craft beer industry, serving as vital community hubs and driving cultural innovation. Despite facing systemic barriers, these establishments are fostering economic opportunity and promoting diversity across the nation.

The Enduring History of Black Americans in the Beer Industry

From ancestral brewing traditions to modern craft innovation, Black Americans have shaped the beer industry, overcoming systemic barriers to establish ownership and celebrate their rich heritage.

Discriminatory Lending Practices and Their Impact on Black Ownership in the American Beverage Industry

Discriminatory lending practices have historically limited Black entrepreneurs' access to vital capital, severely impacting their ability to establish, grow, and sustain businesses within the American beverage industry. These systemic barriers have perpetuated wealth disparities and hindered the full realization of Black ownership in the sector.

Hella Coastal: Oakland's Pioneering Black-Owned Brewing Brand

Hella Coastal is an Oakland-based, Black-owned brewing brand founded in 2020 by Chaz Hubbard and Mario Benjamin. It emerged from a shared passion for homebrewing and a commitment to fostering diversity, community, and education within the craft beer industry, further exemplified by its participation in a historic alliance of Black-owned breweries in 2026.

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On this being a Black-owned business:

“Crowns & Hops Brewing co. is the first Black-owned, woman-owned and veteran-owned brewery in Inglewood, CA.”
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