Mendocino Brewing Company, founded in 1983 as the Hopland Brewery in Hopland, California, is a renowned brewery now located in Ukiah, Mendocino County. The company's core mission is to craft high-quality beers that reflect the rich brewing heritage of the region. Mendocino Brewing offers a variety of beers, including ales and lagers, catering to both local and broader markets. Their vision is to maintain traditional brewing techniques while innovating to meet contemporary tastes.

Notable figures associated with Mendocino Brewing include its founders and early investors who were instrumental in the craft beer movement in Northern California. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as expanding its operations to a larger facility in Ukiah in 1997. Mendocino Brewing has made a lasting impact on the craft beer industry by being one of the pioneering breweries in California, contributing to the state's reputation as a hub for quality craft beer production.