Just when you thought San Francisco couldn’t get any more tech-bro-tastic, hold onto your craft beer mugs! 🍺

The legendary Lower Haight beer bar Toronado is about to undergo a wild transformation that’ll make hipsters and beer nerds collectively groan. Enter Orion Parrott, a crypto enthusiast who’s ready to turn this beloved dive into his next blockchain playground.

From Craft Beer to Crypto Chaos

For decades, Toronado has been a no-frills, cash-only sanctuary for beer geeks. Now, it’s set to become the latest victim of San Francisco’s relentless tech gentrification. Parrott’s grand vision? Turning the bar into a “global brand” complete with its very own cryptocurrency. Because nothing says “authentic local vibe” like a meme-adjacent digital coin, right?

The Tech Bro Takeover

Local “skate buds” aren’t thrilled, comparing this acquisition to “bringing a Tesla to a hot rod meet”. And honestly? Same. The bar’s longtime owner Dave Keene is retiring, potentially passing the torch to someone who thinks blockchain is a personality trait.

What’s Next for Toronado?

At least Parrott promises to keep the staff and beer selection intact. Small mercies in the world of startup disruption, we guess. Stay tuned, San Francisco - another piece of our city’s soul is about to get a crypto-powered makeover. 🙄✨