November 12, 2024
Novo Brazil Brewing, founded in 2014 by the Carneiro Family in Chula Vista, has become a prominent figure in the San Diego area. As the largest beverage company in the South Bay, Novo boasts a strong presence in the Eastlake and Imperial Beach communities. Driven by innovation, Novo introduced NOVA Easy Kombucha, a renowned kombucha brand in California. NOVA has a partnership with the San Diego Padres, offering its Sunset Slam hard kombucha inside Petco Park. Additionally, the company proudly sponsors the San Diego Wave FC women’s soccer team and has a presence inside Snapdragon Stadium with its La Ola Dragon Fruit hard kombucha. The colorful and lively NOVA brand is particularly popular with the younger crowd and has a taproom in the heart of Ocean Beach. In 2024, Novo was the only brewery selected to be part of the new Terminal 1 expansion at San Diego International Airport.
Novo actively contributes to the community through various initiatives and partnerships. By donating a portion of sales from NOVA Raspberry Azteks Kombucha to the MESA Foundation, Novo supports SDSU student-athletes in their educational and athletic pursuits. Besides, the company donates funds and volunteers time to significant causes such as the iHeart Rady Children’s Giveathon, benefiting Rady Children’s Hospital, and the Ronald McDonald Foundation through restaurant sales. Novo also offers a 10% discount at their Mission Valley restaurant to SDSU students.
In collaboration with local educational institutions like Southwestern College, Novo provides students with hands-on experience in brewing science. The company also hosts community events at its brewpubs and taprooms, creating welcoming spaces for families, sports enthusiasts, and the broader community. These events often serve as fundraisers or awareness campaigns for local causes.
Through its expansion, Novo Brazil Brewing has created over 150 jobs in the San Diego area, significantly contributing to the local economy and providing employment opportunities for residents. These extensive efforts exemplify Novo’s strong commitment to community engagement and support, making a lasting impact on the San Diego and Chula Vista areas.
Contact for Novo Brazil Brewing:
Marketing Head