SAN DIEGO—Left Coast Brewing Company, the public distribution arm of Oggi's Pizza and Brewing Company, and Mesa Distributing Co., Inc. announced that three of Oggi’s award-winning and locally brewed beers are now available in a 22-ounce bottle at retail locations throughout San Diego County.  The addition of these local beers to the Mesa family rounds out a distinctive portfolio of handcrafted beers.

The Oggi’s brands that are now available are:

Black Magic Porter—Simply a stronger version of traditional Dry Irish Stout, Black Magic is a full bodied, dark brew that is rich and malty with plenty of roasted barley character. This hearty stout is layered with flavors of roasted barley, chocolate, and coffee.   Black Magic won a Silver Medal at both the 2005 and 2006 Great American Beer Festival as well as a Bronze Medal at the 2004 World Beer Cup.

Torrey Pines IPA—Intensely bold hop flavors define this American-style India Pale Ale. Five different types of hops and imported English malts are used to maximize flavor and create fresh hop flavor and aroma. It is double dry-hopped in both the fermenter and serving tank to please any hop-head.  Torrey Pines IPA won a Silver Medal at the 2000 Great American Beer Festival  and again in 2005.

Left Coast Hop Juice—This hop monster uses Premium American 2- Row and a touch of light crystal malt to create a solid malt foundation. The recipe calls for hops to be used in every step of the brewing process. Hop extract, hop pellets and hop flowers are all used. Hop Juice spends more than 4 weeks dry hopping in the fermenter and the bright beer tank.  This brew won a Bronze Medal at the 2006 Great American Beer Festival and a Silver Medal at the 2004 California State Fair.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Mesa Distributing as we are confident that they will take our beer business to the next level,” says Estella Hadjis, Director of Sales and Marketing for Oggi's Pizza & Brewing Co.  “Mesa has the expertise in building brands and the strong relationships that we are fortunate to be part of. We are looking forward to seeing our beer business grow as well as our relationship with Mesa Distributing.”

Mesa Distributing Co., Inc. is a subsidiary of Liquid Investments, which ranks in the industry’s top one percent of distributor groups in the country.  Ron Fowler is President and CEO of Liquid Investments, based in San Diego, CA.  Other Liquid Investments holdings include Mesa Beverage Co., Inc. in Santa Rosa, CA and Colorado Beverage Distributing, Inc. in Grand Junction and Montrose, CO.