In this episode of the Capital Craft Podcast, we welcome Esthela Davila, the 2025 San Diego Brewers Guild President, to discuss her journey in the craft beer industry and the future of San Diego’s brewing community.

Esthela shares how she got started in beer—from volunteering at festivals to leading a brewery and founding advocacy groups like Pink Boots Society and a Beer Club for Women. She opens up about the challenges of representation in craft beer, the importance of making breweries more accessible, and how the San Diego Brewers Guild is working to support local brewers.

We also discuss:

✅ The evolution of San Diego’s craft beer scene

✅ Why diversity and inclusion matter in brewing

✅ The shift from beer hype culture to community-driven taprooms

✅ How breweries can attract new beer drinkers & underrepresented groups

✅ Plans for San Diego Beer Week 2025

San Diego is one of the nation’s top craft beer cities—so what’s next for its brewers? Tune in as we explore how collaboration, education, and innovation continue to shape the industry.