Fort Bragg / California / United States
The North Coast Brewing, a pioneer in the craft beer movement, opened in 1988 as a local brewpub in the historic town of Fort Bragg on Californias Mendocino coast. Under the leadership of brewmaster Mark Ruedrich, the brewery has developed a strong reputation for quality having won more than 70 awards in national and international competitions and has been named One of the 10 Best Breweries in the World by the Beverage Testing Institute in Chicago. In addition to Red Seal Ale, Scrimshaw Pilsner, Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout and the other fine North Coast brands, the brewery has resurrected the old Acme label with a heritage dating back to the San Francisco of the 1860s. These beers are available in 36 states and also are exported to Europe and the Pacific Rim.
