A pair of downtown San Jose breweries have joined a nationwide collaboration of beer makers that aims to raise awareness and funds for immigrant rights.

The idea for the collaboration began early this summer when Jessica Salas, a beer industry veteran, wanted to find a way to channel the intense emotions she felt after watching videos of demonstrators opposing immigration enforcement operations throughout Los Angeles.

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“I felt completely angry and helpless,” said Salas, a former Southern California resident who now lives in Portland, Ore. “I thought there had to be something I could do not only for immigrant communities in LA but also nationwide.”

Inspired by past beer collaborations for social justice causes, Salas launched Hasta La Raíz; the name means “to the root” i

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