Reviving a Craft Brewery in San Diego | Bay City’s Comeback Story | Capital of Craft

In this episode of the Capital of Craft podcast, we sit down with Rob Vetere, COO of Bay City Brewing, to talk about the brewery’s relaunch after COVID-19 and how his background in hospitality has helped shape Bay City’s future. Rob shares insights on running dual tasting rooms in Point Loma and East Village, navigating the three-headed beast of hospitality, distribution, and manufacturing, and what it takes to create lasting exposure in a crowded beer market.We also get into Bay City’s major role in hosting the annual Pucks & Pints fundraiser—how it brought together the San Diego brewing community for a good cause, built connections, and proved that beer really is about more than just what’s in your glass.Whether you’re a fan of San Diego beer, a brewery operator, or someone who just loves a good comeback story, this episode delivers real talk from behind the bar.Topics Covered: • Bay City Brewing’s post-COVID relaunch strategy • Running hospitality, manufacturing, and distribution simultaneously • Community engagement through events like Pucks & Pints • Lessons from the restaurant industry applied to beer • Managing cash flow, inventory, and production • Building brand awareness in a competitive market • Collaborations and future releases from Bay City