Who We Are
Founded by husband-and-wife duo Diego and Bex Velasquez, along with their friend Jeff Dolk, a CPA who’s just as passionate about beer as he is about numbers, we’re on a mission to pour pints that make a difference.
Diego’s been brewing for years, with deep roots in the craft and a dream to use his skills for something bigger. Bex is the marketing wiz and hype queen helping bring that vision to life. And Jeff? He’s the financial brains behind the operation, making sure the books balance while helping us build something that lasts.
What We Do
Our signature move? Open Tap Brews, where we team up with local breweries and charities to craft exclusive beers, each one brewed to reflect the unique spirit of the cause it supports. Every cent from those brews goes straight to the non-profits, while we cover all the production costs. Our co-founder and resident brewer collaborates on every recipe, bringing bold ideas and serious flavor to every batch.
Breweries get to build street cred and community love, charities get new fans and funding, and everyone gets to raise a glass to something bigger than themselves.
So yeah, we’re brewing more than beer - we’re brewing connection, compassion, and a hell of a good time.
Who We Help
At the end of the day, it’s all about community. Our beers and release parties aren’t just about what’s in your glass - they’re about who’s standing next to you. We’re here to spark connection, create shared experiences, and turn a good time into something bigger: building a stronger, healthier community.
We carefully vet our non-profit partners to make sure they’re aligned with that vision - organizations that put in the work to feed families, boost kids’ literacy, make neighborhoods safer, and champion wellness.
Every release pours straight back into these causes, and every gathering strengthens the social fabric that makes our town resilient.
The Process
1. Partner Up: Open Tap matches a local brewery with a local charity.
2. Brainstorm the Brew: Dream up a unique, one of a kind beer - fun, bold, and full of character - that embodies the cause.
3. Gather Materials: Open Tap provides all ingredients - hops, malt, yeast, and everything else needed to brew the beer.
4. Brew Day: Mash → boil → hop → cool.
5. Ferment & Condition: Yeast works its magic, beer matures.
6. Keg & Tap: Get it on draft at the partner taproom.
7. Community Drinks: Our non-profit brings people together to enjoy pints that give back. Available on tap for casual enjoyment, as well as at our special release parties and events.
8. Proceed Donated: 100% of profit goes to the charity and back into the community.