North Coast Brewing

Old-school design and taste
"North Coast Brewing"

North Coast Brewing

Founded: 1988

Headquarters: Fort Bragg, California

Founder: Mark Ruedrich

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North Coast Brewing Company was founded by Mark Ruedrich as a gathering place for locals.
With a mission to "make the world a better place,"
they have been brewing with an uncompromising commitment to quality since their founding in 1988, establishing themselves as pioneers in the craft beer industry.
They have won over 70 awards at domestic and international beer competitions,
with "Old Rasputin Imperial Stout," "Red Seal Ale," and "Acme IPA" accounting for more than half of the total awards.
With their classic designs and flavors,
this brewery's appeal lies in its ability to evoke the warmth and tranquility of old-fashioned America.

The profound taste of craft beer, where tradition and innovation can be enjoyed simultaneously

North Coast Brewing Company, as one of the pioneering breweries in the craft beer movement, creates new value by incorporating its own unique twists while maintaining traditional beer styles.

It is a company that loves its local environment, loves jazz music, and loves classically designed and flavored beers, while also remaining at the forefront of issues facing not only breweries but the entire planet, such as sustainability for the future.

In addition to their high quality, their rich flavors and sustainable brewing practices based on environmental considerations are supported by many craft beer enthusiasts.

Currently, in addition to 13 year-round core products, they produce a total of 17 types of beer, including seasonal sour ales and barrel-aged beers.

Although small, their products are distributed in 48 states in the US and exported to Europe and Japan.

The brewery was established in Fort Bragg, an area proud of its rich natural beauty.

Many marine creatures such as sea lions, Steller sea lions, and gray whales inhabit the nearby waters, and it is also known as a tourist destination.

Therefore, North Coast Brewing Company has an extraordinary interest in social contribution and actively engages in various activities.

These activities are diverse, including obtaining "B Corporation" certification, which is awarded only to companies that meet strict standards and whose activities in consideration of society and the environment are recognized, composting spent grains and hops, obtaining non-GMO (genetically modified organism) certification, and utilizing solar energy in brewing.

Furthermore, a portion of their sales is donated to organizations engaged in marine research and the study and conservation of marine mammals, as well as to jazz education programs at jazz festivals.

North Coast's flagship beer,
"North Coast Old Rasputin,"
regarded as the pinnacle of American beer.

This Russian Imperial Stout boasts numerous awards and is hailed as the pinnacle of American beer.

Originating in 18th century Britain, this Imperial Stout-style beer was originally brewed for Empress Catherine the Great of Russia.

It features a fine head, a robust body, a somewhat rum-like aroma with notes of sweetness and bitterness, and a rich, deep, and complex flavor reminiscent of dark chocolate.

The label, which seems to beckon with the alluring mystique of Rasputin, the "mad monk" blamed for the downfall of the Russian Empire, is iconic.