North Coast Brewing Company Employee Directory
Food and Beverage ServicesCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
North Coast Brewing Company is a small, regional craft brewery based in Fort Bragg on California’s Mendocino Coast, founded in 1988 as a local brewpub. Over the years, it earned a strong reputation for quality, reflected in more than 100 awards won in national and international competitions. The company is led by Jennifer Owen as CEO/CFO, continuing the independent operation that began with its co-founder Mark Ruedrich. Its beer portfolio includes Red Seal Ale, Old Rasputin Imperial Stout, Scrimshaw Pilsner, PranQster Belgian Style Golden Ale, Le Merle Farmhouse Saison, North Coast Steller IPA, Brother Thelonious, and other North Coast brands, and it has revived the Acme label to reflect a San Francisco heritage dating back to the 1860s. The beers are distributed across 47 states and exported to Europe and the Pacific Rim, indicating a broad market reach for a regional brewer. In 2026, the company launched Pacific Magic IPA in cans, marking ongoing product evolution.