Laurie Porter

co-owner of Smog City Brewing in Torrance

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Like many industries, breweries have had to rethink their business model during the pandemic.

Pandemic forces even large breweries to deliver to your doorstep

Like many industries, breweries have had to rethink their business model during the pandemic.

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