2024年7月23日 · A general's prized mare and a shipwreck. A naval shipyard founded in 1854. Forty thousand welders, torpedo makers, radiomen and Rosie the Riveters securing our freedom through a Civil, a Cold, and two World Wars. Two winemakers now toiling to handcraft beer worthy of this historic island.

Named by General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo, Mare Island soon became home to the first U.S. Naval shipyard on the West Coast. Today, a cadre of pioneering breweries, distilleries, wineries, artisans, and craftsmen are writing the next chapter.

Three unique locations, conveniently located just a short drive away from Napa, Oakland, Marin, and San Francisco. Or ferry over to our Ferry Taproom and Coal Shed Brewery from San Francisco via SF Bay Ferry’s Vallejo route.

2024年7月23日 · Mare Island Brewing Co. Co-founders, Kent and Ryan recently stopped by Brew HaHa to talk beer, the incredible history of Mare Island, and how they're connecting the two. The episode was broadcast live on KSRO in Santa Rosa, …

Multiple, fun, Yardbird-only events throughout the year: The Winter Feast, Brewer's Bootcamp, 4th of July Fireworks viewing, SF Giants game, Historic Mare Island Brew Cruise, Crawfish Boil, and more.

A California Common for the “Common Good”. During WWII, Mare Island's military and civilian workforce came together to raise almost $76 million in war bonds – enough to pay for every submarine built at the shipyard.

Want to know what's happening in around our taprooms? Check out live music, trivia, beer releases, community events, and more on our events calendar.

For 142 glorious years, the waterfront of Mare Island shipyard could fabricate or fix, rig or retrofit, pretty much everything. Today a cadre of new artisans continue the legacy. A half-mile down the waterfront from us (one mile roundtrip), the Savage & Cooke distillery has set up shop.

The building that is now home to our First Street Taphouse has a long and storied history in downtown Benicia. Originally built in the 1890s, the building began as Elsie's Rooming House (presumably a reputable hotel), before later gaining notoriety as one of lower First Streets many former bordellos.

Soups, salads, sandwiches, & more. From our kitchen, named for the historic WWII food trucks of Mare Island.