Patrons enjoying pizza and beer at South of Shaw Beer Company in downtown Fresno

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Guests enjoying the South of Shaw downtown taproom.

Community April 23, 2026

Why the Pub Still Matters: Good Times, Great Pizza, and Why We’re Fired Up for May

Craft beer has had a bumpy stretch in the valley, but our downtown taproom is full of life—and we’re counting down to American Craft Beer Week.

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Guests enjoying drinks and conversation at the South of Shaw taproom bar.

Community March 19, 2026

More Than Just a Pint: Why the Pub is the Heart of the Community

Good beer and food are the price of admission—but a real pub opens the room up. Here’s why we believe the pub is the community’s living room.

New brewery equipment being moved into South of Shaw's new brewing space.

Brewing March 6, 2026

New Brewery Equipment Has Arrived

A big step for our next chapter: our new brewery equipment arrived and was moved into the Peacock space on March 5, 2026.

Neapolitan pizza at South of Shaw Beer Company

Food February 11, 2026

The Art of Neapolitan Pizza: Why Temperature Matters

Our pizza oven reaches high temperatures. Here is why that matters for char, flavor, and the perfect Neapolitan-style crust every single time.

Craft beer flight at South of Shaw Beer Company

Brewing February 5, 2026

What Makes a Great IPA? Our Brewmaster Weighs In

From hop selection to dry-hopping techniques, our head brewer breaks down what goes into crafting the perfect India Pale Ale at South of Shaw.

Outside photo of the Peacock Market in Clovis, CA.

Press September 23, 2025

South of Shaw Coming to Clovis

Big news — we’re excited to share that our Clovis expansion plans were recently featured in the Fresno Bee, and we can’t wait to bring our beer, pizza, and pub vibe to our Clovis neighbors.

Press April 7, 2025

Fresno's Best with Jordan Maddox

Appearing now on Fresno's Best with Jordon Mattox

diners enjoying food and drink at south of shaw

Press Sept 12, 2024

South of Shaw Featured ABC30's Dine and Dish.

Our brewery and pizzeria get the Dine and Dish spotlight on ABC30 — check out the feature on our story and what we’re serving up in downtown Fresno.

South of Shaw exterior photo, Fresno, CA.

Press September 09, 2022

South of Shaw Beer Company Opens in Downtown Fresno

We’re proud to be featured in today’s Fresno Bee as we open our doors in the historic Peerless Building on Broadway Street.