Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
There’s something uniquely satisfying about closing out a production run that represents both continuity and evolution. This latest batch of custom tap handles for Mission Ready Brewing (MRB) does exactly that.
Located in Rancho Santa Margarita, Mission Ready Brewing operates out of the former Laguna Beer Company facility — a space that already carried local recognition and history before MRB took the reins. Rather than wiping the slate clean, the Mission Ready team has taken a deliberate, respectful approach: retain what worked, refine what didn’t, and elevate the brand with intention.
That philosophy aligns closely with how we approach design and fabrication at GarageCraft3D.
From Laguna Beer Company to Mission Ready Brewing
Laguna Beer Company established itself as a neighborhood brewery in Rancho Santa Margarita, building a loyal local following. When ownership transitioned and Mission Ready Brewing stepped in, the goal wasn’t simply a name change — it was a repositioning.
Mission Ready Brewing brought a clearer identity, veteran-owned leadership, and a sharper focus on brand cohesion. The beer stayed approachable. The space stayed familiar. But the presentation, from graphics to tap handles, began moving toward something more purposeful and unmistakably MRB.
That’s where this production run fits into the bigger picture.
Two-Tone Stubby Handles, Purpose-Built
For this run, MRB opted for custom stubby-style tap handles with a distinctly tactical aesthetic:
- OD Green on one face
- Coyote Brown on the opposing face
- Crisp, high-contrast logo detailing
- Durable construction designed for daily service
The two-tone layout wasn’t just a color choice — it was a way to give the handle visual depth while keeping it rooted in Mission Ready’s brand language. Depending on where you’re standing at the bar, you catch a slightly different look, but it always reads as intentional.
These are not off-the-shelf handles. Each unit was designed, fabricated, finished, and assembled in-house, ensuring consistency across the entire lineup.
Production Matters
Tap handles are small objects that do a lot of work. They are touched constantly, seen from across the room, and subconsciously shape how a beer is perceived before it’s ever poured.
This production run focused on:
- Repeatable quality across multiple units
- Clean edge definition and surface finish
- Secure mounting hardware
- Long-term durability in a commercial environment
When a brewery is actively refining its identity, details like this matter.
Looking Ahead
Mission Ready Brewing continues to build on the foundation left behind while confidently moving forward with their own voice. We’re proud to support that transition with hardware that reflects where the brand is headed, not just where it’s been.
If you find yourself in Rancho Santa Margarita, stop in, grab a pint, and take a closer look at the handles behind the bar. They’re a small piece of a much larger story, one that’s still being written.
More to come.
Nick@GC3D
Veteran-Owned | Designed & Fabricated In-House
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