About

Humboldt Brewing Company is a locally owned brewery on California’s Northern Coast, founded in 1987. It pioneered the craft beer revolution with innovative brewing techniques, locally sourced ingredients, and an award-winning lineup including Red Nectar amber ale and Smokey Hazy Hemp ale. The brewery continues to produce unique, handcrafted beers from its Arcata location.

Red Nectar amber ale Smokey Hazy Hemp ale innovative brewing techniques locally sourced ingredients
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What They Make
Red Nectar
Robust, handcrafted all-natural amber ale with dazzling reddish copper hue, original flavors and caramel spice accents. The beer that started it all in 1987.
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Smokey Hazy Hemp
Original Hemp Ale with haze in Hazy IPA style. Golden Smoked Hemp Ale with beechwood smoked malt, roasted hemp seeds, pearl malt, flaked oats, Eureka and Simcoe hops for citrus and pine.
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Awards
Gold Medal, Great American Beer Festival for Red Nectar 2023
Bronze Medal, World Beer Cup for Hemp Ale 2023