Making Red Wave Light Lager with Tioga Sequoia Brewing Company

In fall 2024, Fresno State athletics and Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Company announced the creation of Red Wave Light Lager, the officially licensed craft beer of Fresno State. While the project spanned three years, its completion fulfilled a decades-long dream for Tioga-Sequoia’s president and Fresno State alumnus Michael Cruz. Discover how this locally crafted lager came to life and meet the alumni behind it.