Mare Island Brewing Co.

08/29/2026

YARDBIRDS, RAISE A STEIN 🍺
Oktoberfest is taking over the Coal Shed Brewery waterfront on Saturday, September 19th (3–6PM). Come for the party, leave with your Fall 2026 Yardbird Beer Release!

Event Highlights:
😬 Costume Contest
🪗 Music to Match Your Märzen
🥨 Bavarian Food Specials
🏆 Co****le Tournament
🍺 Stein holding Contest

Tickets are free, and available to Yardbird members only. RSVP by Sept. 14. Link in bio for more info, or visit: http://mareislandbrewingco.com/events

See you there!

08/12/2026

What happens when you give Kent and Ryan bikes, beers, and an hour to talk about Mare Island history?

Check out the latest episode from the Tails, Ales & Trails podcast here:

https://www.mareislandbrewingco.com/news-articles/tails-ales-and-trails

07/31/2026

Celebrate art while supporting mental health and wellness for first responders.

This Saturday, we're stoked to host the Outlet Art Collective at our Coal Shed Brewery. Come out for a good time in support of a great cause!

The gallery is hosted by First Responders Outlet, a nonprofit founded by firefighters from the Richmond Fire Department. Their mission is to support first responders’ mental health through artwork.

07/08/2026

Tonight we're kicking off the first of two historic bike tours around Mare Island, expertly (and entertainingly) led by founder Kent Fortner. Tickets for both nights are still available!

https://www.timesheraldonline.com/2026/07/07/mare-island-brewing-co-to-host-bike-tours-for-707-week/

As part of 707 Week, Mare Island Brewing Co. is offering a bike tour that combines Mare Island history with a pint at the end of the ride. Two Mare Island Bike Tours will depart from Mare Island Brewing Co.’s Coal Shed Brewery on…

07/02/2026

Ride Mare Island. Crack open some history. Finish with a cold pint.

To celebrate the release of our Shop Bike Session IPA and , we’re taking a spin around the island that inspired it. Ride over to our Coal Shed Brewery, and meet up with our Founder Kent who is all geared up to lead you on a historic bike tour through some of Mare Island’s most storied spots.

🗓️ July 8 & 9
📍 Coal Shed Brewery
🎟️ Tickets & info: http://mareislandbrewingco.com/events

06/24/2026

Damn the torpedoes. Did you guys really do this?!

Thank you to everyone who voted us Best Brewery in the Bay Area in ’s annual poll. And thank you to everyone who keeps showing up, bringing your people, and being part of the ride.

Now Come Celebrate:
This Thursday from 4–6pm, we’re taking $2 off all beer, wine, and cocktails at all three taprooms.

Come raise a glass with us. We’d love to celebrate with you.
❤️ MIBC Team

PS, shout-out to our fellow Bay Area breweries who made it to the finals as well.


There are so many great breweries who weren’t in the running, and we’re just stoked to put Vallejo on the map.

06/19/2026

3 days. 3 locations. 1 great Father’s Day weekend. 

Friday | Coal Shed Brewery: What The Folk Musicians, Co****le, a new Pegasus, and The Cowbell.

Saturday | Ferry Taproom: , the musician, with clear skies on the waterfront in our lovely downtown.

Sunday | First Street Taphouse: for our live music with our delicious bites and new cocktails!

To the dads and father figures who make this place feel like family: Happy Father’s Day. 

06/12/2026

New STAFF BREW here to ring your bell.

This one comes from our Founder, Kent: lover of a proper ESB, collector of cowbells, and quite possibly (actually, no, definitely) Mare Island’s leading authority on the subject.

🔔 COWBELL ESB | 5% ABV:
A classic British-style ale with toasted malt character, a touch of caramel, earthy hops, and a clean, balanced finish.

On tap TODAY at all three taprooms until it’s gone.

05/14/2026

A special-edition release rooted in Vallejo collaboration.

To mark the 40th Anniversary of Vallejo Pista Sa Nayon , we’re bringing our Pista Pilsner collab to cans for the very first time — and honestly, we can’t wait for you to see what it’s wrapped in.

The label is an original illustration by Vallejo Fil-Am artist Niki Toney, who many of you probably recognize from downtown Art Walk nights. Her custom label artwork — along with a selection of her other pieces — will be on display as we celebrate the release and the spirit of Kwentuhan (“storytelling”) that inspired it all.

JOIN US - ARTIST SHOWCASE & UNVEILING:
📍 Coal Shed Brewery, Mare Island
📅 Wednesday, May 20 | 6:00–7:00 PM
🍻 Pista Pilsner available for purchase

More Info: https://www.mareislandbrewingco.com/events/pista-pilsner-artist-showcase-label-unveiling-gallery-niki-toney-2026

And mark your calendars for Vallejo Pista Sa Nayon! The festival returns to the Mare Island Coal Sheds on June 6, 2026. 40 years. Kwentuhan. Come through. 🇵🇭🤙🏽