Jamil Zainasheff, original owner of Heretic Brewing (left) and Andrew (right)
Our Head Brewer
Andrew Conlon
Andrew was born in Alameda, lived in Jakarta, Indonesia as a child, graduated from UC San Diego (he spent 8 years as an Art Director in the film industry in the Bay Area), and currently lives in Concord with Amanda, his incredible wife of twenty years, two wonderful kids Piper and Dylan and two adorable dogs.
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He has been brewing for a decade and a half and started with Heretic Brewing Company in 2013, alongside the award-winning original owner Jamil Zainasheff; he was Heretic’s Chief Operations Officer where he created hundreds of craft beer, canned cocktail and bottled spirit brands.
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He has traveled around the world to promote his beer, including Tokyo, UK and Milan. His beers have won countless awards, including a GABF Silver for Shallow Grave and Bronze for Gramarye. He prides himself on being known for high-quality, consistent, innovative craft beers, cocktails and spirits.
Our History
1999
2004
2024
ENTER THE LITTLE RED TRAILER
Gracie’s made its debut as a little red trailer off of Springs Rd. in Vallejo, CA. This humble start marked the beginning of our local establishment. Thanks to the support and enthusiasm of our community, it set the stage for our growth and progress into something much greater than we had imagined.
OPENED IN DOWNTOWN VALLEJO
Gracie’s made the leap and opened as a full-fledged restaurant. Transforming a former gas station into our new home, we chose to take root in Vallejo’s downtown. This change has allowed us to expand our reach and strengthen our connection with the community.
VALLEJO BREWING COMPANY
After 3 years of progress, we proudly opened VBC right next door to Gracie’s. VBC is a natural extension of our family, complementing our restaurant with craft beers and a welcoming atmosphere. This new addition enhances the experience of our patrons, while still supporting the beloved traditions and flavors that define Gracie’s.