On July 30, it was announced that Second Chance Beer Company was voted as one of San Diego’s Best Craft Breweries in The San Diego Union-Tribune’s 2023 Readers Poll. Only 10 made the list. Second Chance was founded by Virginia Morrison and her husband Marty Mendiola in 2015. The brewery started with five employees and three beers, and now has 28 employees with 19 beers. Second Chance’s Beer Lounge in North Park opened in 2017. Second Chance’s distribution has been expanding throughout Southern California in 2023, including to the Coachella music festival for the first time. Beer from Second Chance now can be found at San Diego International Airport, San Diego Zoo, and Dodger Stadium. Beginning TODAY!, August 29, core beer Fistful of Gummies will be available on draft at Disney California Adventure Park. Part of the proceeds from the anniversary beer-and-wine pairing dinner, like all Second Chance events, will benefit local dog rescues like The Animal Pad and Second Chance Dog Rescue. Since its 2015 opening, Second Chance Beer Company has donated more than $400,000 to local dog rescues and has facilitated new homes for more than 160 dogs through adoption events at its tasting rooms. Second Chance’s annual marquee fundraising event Pupapalooza will take place May 18, 2024. For more info: https://theanimalpad.org/ | https://secondchancedogrescue.org/