The Skeleton Brew Story

Skeleton Brew began as a passion project, steeped in vintage charm and a deep love for storytelling.

Its origins trace back to Blind Skeleton, our sister organization dedicated to sharing forgotten sounds from the past—crackling 78rpm records, old-time radio, and the rich heritage of early entertainment. Blind Skeleton grew from a humble blog into a 24/7 streaming station and weekly podcast, all curated by our founder, Victor, who also devoted his time to supporting local community theaters.

To help fund Blind Skeleton’s hosting costs and creative projects, Victor turned to another lifelong passion: coffee. Thus, Skeleton Brew was born—originally a way to keep the lights on for a niche audio dream.

But it quickly became more than that.

In a world increasingly clouded by misinformation and noise, Skeleton Brew is evolving. Our mission has shifted with the times: from supporting the arts to defending something even more essential—truth.

We now pledge $1 from every bag of Skeleton Brew coffee to support grassroots, independent news organizations. These outlets are the front lines of real journalism—bold, underfunded, and absolutely vital. Because without informed communities, there can be no true justice.

This change doesn’t erase our past—it builds on it. Just as Blind Skeleton preserves the voices of yesterday, Skeleton Brew now helps amplify the ones we desperately need to hear today.

So drink up. With every cup of Skeleton Brew, you're fueling more than your morning. You're fueling truth, justice, and the independent voices that still dare to speak out.