North Coast Brewing's Red Seal Ale Turns 30

North Coast Brewing Co. in Fort Bragg, California is happy to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the brewery's flagship Red Seal Ale.

A prototypical Pale Ale that paved the way for many imitators and followers, Red Seal provides the exquisite balance between malt and hops of the finest Pale Ales, typifying the style for years. The full release from North Coast is below.

Independent Since the Beginning

In 1988, armed with a keen appreciation of quality beer acquired during his time living in the Southwest of England, North Coast Brewing Company President and Co-Founder Mark Ruedrich set out to establish a tradition of independence on California's historic Mendocino coast.  

Thirty years and more than 30 beers later, North Coast is widely recognized as a pioneer in American craft brewing. And no beer represents this spirit of independence and innovation like our founder's namesake brew, Ruedrich's Red Seal Ale. 

First crafted three decades ago when North Coast was but a humble brewpub, Red Seal Ale has gone on to win multiple gold medals at the World Beer Championships and other competitions.

The perfect marriage of malt and hops, this full-bodied, copper-red Pale Ale is exquisitely balanced and generously hopped for a long, spicy finish, making it an excellent accompaniment to grilled meats and summer BBQs. 

"This is a perfect beer, being both malty and hoppy, not too strong, not too light," North Coast Brewmaster Patrick Broderick said. "As the description goes, a perfect marriage of malt and hops. If I can only have one beer for the rest of my life, Red Seal is it."

This Fourth of July week, celebrate America with a worthy beer — one born from a passion for craft, quality and independence. Use our Beer Locator to find Red Seal Ale at a better beer store near you, or ask your favorite purveyor of craft beers to order this award-winning brew.