Made in the Valley - Riley's Brewing Company

A passion for a nice beer has turned into a budding business.

Tuesday, November 18, 2014
(Amanda Venegas )
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MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Dan Riley is passionate about a cold one and so are his friends. So, when the economy took a downturn, they decided to take their homemade recipes to the next level.

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Riley's launched in 2011 and these days, the 20 barrel brewery moves more than 1,000 cases per month.

Riley's beer is on sale at Save Mart, ApCal is distributed across the Valley and over to the coast. They have a variety of beers with names from Cougar to Wildcat. The styles include IPA's and a Blonde Ale, which the company says is made with locally grown honey.

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