Lost Coast Brewery and Cafe

About the Business

Specialties

Founded in 1989 by two women, Lost Coast Brewery is one of the only breweries in the United States started by women. Barbara Groom, one of the original founders, continues to run the company today. Producing over 60,000 barrels a year, our beers are available in 22 states and in Puerto Rico, Japan, South Korea, Italy, and in most Canadian Provinces. Our beers have won over 140 awards and our famous brands include Great White, Tangerine Wheat, Downtown Brown, Indica IPA, Eight-Ball Stout, Alleycat Amber, Winterbraun, and Raspberry Brown. The Lost Coast Brewery & Cafe is located in Eureka, California in the heart of redwood country.

History

Established in 1990.

The Lost Coast Brewery and Café began with a common dream. In 1986 Barbara Groom, a pharmacist, and Wendy Pound, a family counselor, wondered what it would require to start their own brewpub. After years of experimental home brewing, planning and studying, which included visiting scores of pubs in England & Wales, Barbara and Wendy were ready to transform their dream into a reality. With the 1989 purchase of the Pythian Castle, a 100-year-old building in Eureka, California, the café was ready to open. The building, a restored wood frame structure constructed in 1892, was purchased from the original owners, The Fraternal Order of the Knights of Pythias. After spending the winter and spring engaged in extensive remodeling, the Lost Coast Brewery and Café became a living dream in July of 1990. The cool maritime climate of the Humboldt Bay region has proved to be very conducive to brewing quality ales. The year round average temperature of 55º Fahrenheit is ideal for top-fermenti