“We think the toughest challenge in the beer and art business world like ours in 2025 was going up against the all-consuming digital devices and the media on them that intend on isolating people and alienating them to each other,” (Dave) Bartman said. “We need safe and compassionate gathering spaces and real-life experiences now more than ever as an act of resistance to the alternative.”
From a story in Ashland.news. Credit for pointing it out to the Celebrate Oregon Beer Newsletter.