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Iconic Hayward Brew Pub Set To Reopen

"There are many places that I consider iconic and essential to a city's identity... the independent ones, not the chains."

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August 9, 2023

HAYWARD - Steeped in history and cherished memories, Buffalo Bill's Brewery is a place where every corner resonates with the past. Now, it's getting a fresh lease on life.

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Alejandro Gamarra, the establishment's new owner, is breathing new vitality into the iconic spot, which holds the honor of being America's first brew pub, founded in 1983 by home brewer and freelance photographer Bill Owens.

"There are many places that I consider iconic and essential to a city's identity... the independent ones, not the chains. Buffalo Bill's, since 1983, immediately became one of those places," Gamarra said.

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