Hangar 24 Brewing

Hangar 24 Craft Brewing is a California-based craft brewery founded in 2008 by Ben Cook in Redlands, California, across from the local airport. The company embodies American values, craftsmanship, and community through their beer production and aviation-themed brand identity. Founded by Ben Cook, who studied biology at Cal State San Bernardino and graduated from the Master Brewers Program at UC Davis, the brewery combines scientific precision with artisanal brewing techniques. The company is widely known for their flagship Orange Wheat beer, along with other popular offerings including Betty IPA, Pacific Coast Hazy, Orange Island DIPA, and Firebreak Cold IPA. Their barrel-aged beer program features acclaimed products like Immelman porter aged in bourbon barrels and Pugachev's Cobra Russian Imperial Stout. Hangar 24 operates multiple taproom locations across California and Arizona, including their main brewery and taproom in Redlands, California, plus additional locations in Orange County California, Riverside California, and Lake Havasu City Arizona. The company produces over 15,000 barrels annually and has been recognized as a Top 100 Regional Craft Brewery. Their core values center on joy, community, and adventure, exemplified through their annual AirFest events that combine air shows with beer festivals. The brewery serves the craft beer industry with a focus on quality ingredients, innovative brewing techniques, and community engagement through their taprooms and events.