Our Story

 

Fruition Brewing is the vision of David Purgason and Tallula Preston, who met through mutual friends at Seven Bridges Organic Brewing Supply. They bonded over the love of beer, and the desire to create a space where old and new friends can gather around great beer.

Our beer is brewed on a 10 barrel system (310 gallons), including a custom built direct-fire kettle. We strive to utilize sustainable, organic, and local ingredients from the world class farmers here in Watsonville and the surrounding counties. We are proud to be both a certified Green and carbon neutral business. We source ingredients from Admiral Maltings, Akiyama Hop Yard, B & R Farms, Watsonville Coast Produce, Windmill Family Farm, Dirty Girl Produce, Kens Top Notch Organics, Gizdich Ranch, Ox and Willow Farm, and many others. Our spent grain goes to the lucky herd at Garden Variety Cheese.

 
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Fruition Founders

David PurgasonDavid developed a passion for brewing while studying sustainable agriculture at UC Santa Cruz. His thesis was titled “The Sustainability of Craft Beer in California”. After home brewing, he began brewing professionally at the Boulder Creek Brewing Company pub. More recently, he was a brewer and distiller at Venus Spirits.

David Purgason

David developed a passion for brewing while studying sustainable agriculture at UC Santa Cruz. His thesis was titled “The Sustainability of Craft Beer in California”. After home brewing, he began brewing professionally at the Boulder Creek Brewing Company pub. More recently, he was a brewer and distiller at Venus Spirits.

Tallula PrestonTallula heads up business operations, and ensures quality in every batch of Fruition beer. She started working at the organic brew supply shop, Seven Bridges Cooperative, in early 2013, moving up from a production employee to become the General Manager in 2015. With brewing, management and service experience, Tallula wears many hats - and wears them well.

Tallula Preston

Tallula heads up business operations, and ensures quality in every batch of Fruition beer. She started working at the organic brew supply shop, Seven Bridges Cooperative, in early 2013, moving up from a production employee to become the General Manager in 2015. With brewing, management and service experience, Tallula wears many hats - and wears them well.