Our Mission
Our vision at Near & Far Brewing Co is to be an equitable and inclusive environment committed to community and beer exploration. We aim to foster local connections, and provide the McFarland community with a comforting, accepting atmosphere in which our guests have the opportunity to relax, socialize, discover something new, and maybe learn a little something about beer. At N&F, we strive to bring you global styles while brewing moments that matter.
Our Beer
At Near & Far Brewing Co, our approach to crafting beer is rooted in the traditions of classic brewing processes, infused with a passion for popular global styles and underpinned by extensive research. Quality is foundational and assumed, so you’ll rarely hear us mention it. Every so often we’ll use a hot new ingredient, but you can bet our German lagers will be anchored by continental malt, and our English bitters will lean heavily on British hops. N&F is a process-driven brewhouse striving to perform one hundred additional tiny things to make our beers one percent better.
Our People
Despite its thriving culture and close-knit community, Ed Wreh, Melissa Ratcliff, and Garrett Shaw recognized the McFarland area has long been without a locally produced craft beer option. Knowing beer is the glue that binds societies and what it can do for communities, they were compelled to give locals what they’ve sought for years — a community hub where friends gather, stories are shared, and memories are made, all over a fresh pint of local.