Central Coast’s Figueroa Mountain Brewing plans to expand distribution

Buellton-based Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. plans to expand its distribution outside Southern California and the state.

The craft brewer that’s been steadily growing since its founding in 2010 will now be available in stores throughout Central Valley’s Kern County by partnering with two distributors there: Advance Beverage Co., in Bakersfield and Donaghy in Fresno.

There aren’t any current plans to open a taproom in the Central Valley, but Figueroa Mountain is planning to distribute beer to the Inland Empire area east of Los Angeles soon, according to brand manager Kady Fleckenstein.

By the end of 2016, the brewer plans to expand distribution to about five surrounding states, she said.

Co-founders and father-son duo Jim and Jaime Dietenhofer already distribute their brews in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties. The company has tasting rooms in Arroyo Grande, Santa Maria, Buellton, Santa Barbara, Los Olivos and Westlake Village.

This story was originally published April 10, 2016 at 1:44 PM with the headline "Central Coast’s Figueroa Mountain Brewing plans to expand distribution."