About Gyppo Ale Mill
Gyppo Ale Mill is a brewery, beer garden and restaurant on the Lost Coast in Whitethorn. The brewery says it is California's most remote brewery. Julie Peacock and Josh Monschke own it, and it is woman-owned and operated.
The name is pronounced "jippo" and comes from a term for small-scale loggers. The core beers are Mexican Lager, Dave's Pilsner, Beach Blonde, Chasing Rainbows, Daydream Believer and Whistle Punk. They are brewed with traditional lager techniques and local ingredients from French Ranch Farms and Admiral Malting.
The taproom has garage doors that open to the ocean breeze, couches, foosball, ping-pong and cornhole. The beer garden has fire pits, a stage and a lawn where kids play. The kitchen cooks from scratch with local seafood.
Live music plays every week, and brewery tours are offered. Private events can host up to 300 guests.
From Gyppo Ale Mill's own website and its Google listing, read November 3, 2026.
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Questions people ask
Is Gyppo Ale Mill good for kids?
Yes. The atmosphere is family-friendly, and children play on the lawn in the beer garden.
Can you eat at Gyppo Ale Mill?
Yes. The kitchen cooks from scratch with an eye on the season and the tide. Local seafood is a big part of the menu, which changes often.
Does Gyppo Ale Mill offer brewery tours?
Yes. Brewery tours are offered, and gyppo.com has the details.
Is there outdoor seating?
Yes. The beer garden has fire pits, a stage and a lawn, with games like cornhole.
Can I host an event there?
Yes. The brewery hosts events from small indoor receptions to outdoor galas for up to 300 guests. You can inquire at gyppo.com.
Answers come from Gyppo Ale Mill's website and its Google listing, read November 3, 2026.
Before you visit Gyppo Ale Mill
Expect a taproom where you can see the brewing, plus a beer garden with fire pits and a stage. Kids are welcome, and the lawn gives them room to play. Hikers coming off the Lost Coast trail often end up here.
Check gyppo.com before you go. The food menu changes with the season and the catch, and the upcoming events page lists live music and trivia nights. Brewery tours and private event inquiries are on the site too.