Loft & Bear

Loft & Bear is the brainchild of Paul Ryan Elliott, an east coast native and a graduate of University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. Paul, who comes from a long lineage of entrepreneurs, learned the art of distilling while growing his family’s construction company. After realizing that his product was like no other in the artisanal space, he continued to fine tune his craft until it was perfected. Designed to be an innovative ode to the art of distilling, California's first Black-owned distillery uses authentic processes, small batches, and original recipes, resulting in products that are truly artisanal. Founder Paul Elliot’s goal was not only to create the finest artisanal spirits, but also to infuse a culture of social awareness, entrepreneurial inspiration, and support of the community within our corporate reach.