They also happen to make excellent holiday gifts.

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“We want to create a brand Latinos in the U.S. can really identify with.”

“Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d be trying to open my own brewery.”

“At first, people had the reaction, ‘Wow I can’t believe Guinness did this.’”

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“Instead of just using Black culture, get our people involved in the industry.”

“We don't want to feel like an insular community.”

Put back a few while giving back.

Germans probably didn't invent the concept of drinking outside, but the German-style beer garden arguably perfected it.