Zarza Brewing Co.

Name: Zarza Brewing Co.
Address: Pto. Bolivar y Esmeraldes, Loja, El Oro, Ecuador
Telephone: 593-7-2571413

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Place Category: BreweriesPlace Tags: Beer

First artisan microbrewery of Loja. They are produce Stout, Pale Ale, Blonde Ale and English Special Bitter, along with other varieties of seasonal beers. The facility also runs a small restaurant with live music every month.

Author: Caroline Porsiel

Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.

Address: Pto. Bolivar y Esmeraldes
Loja
El Oro
Ecuador

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