"Groundbreaking San Francisco brewer Magnolia was founded by Dave McLean in the Upper Haight in 1997. Since then, quite a bit has changed: Colorado’s New Belgium took over after Magnolia declared bankruptcy a few years back, and now, after being acquired by a subsidiary of Japanese beer giant Kirin, the brewery has lost its craft status and a Dogpatch location. But fans still drink up Magnolia’s IPAs and menu of elevated pub fare at the original location." - Dianne de Guzman, Eater Staff