On Jan. 10, the Santa Cruz branch of Friends Outside hosted a fundraiser at Santa Cruz Mountain Brewery. A portion of the drinks purchased between 12–10 p.m. went to the California-based nonprofit, which is dedicated to providing support not only to those who are incarcerated, but also to their families.

Pepe Palacios has been a brewmaster at Santa Cruz Mountain Brewery for the past eight years. City on a Hill sat down with him to discuss his life, his craft, and his most recent batch of beers.