Name: Marty Mendiola

Hometown: Ravenna, OH

Personal Background: BS Business California State University, Chico '92 Master Brewers Program, UC Davis '97 Associate Member Institute of Brewing Member MBAA

How I Got Started Crafting Beer: Attending college in Chico, CA got me hooked on Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. When I graduated, I started home brewing while working at a brew pub. After the beer program at UC Davis and working as an assistant at the Walnut Brewery in Denver, I have ended up back in San Diego where I was raised.

Brewing Philosophy: As silly as it may sound, I do not brew beers so that everyone will like all of my beers. Instead, I try to brew clean tasting beers that are true to the original style, while adding a little personal creativity.

Favorite Quote: "Give a man a beer and he's happy for a day. Teach a man to brew and he will be happy for a lifetime."

Awards: 
Ragtop Red 2010 Bronze Medal
World Beer Cup®; American Style Amber/Red Ale

Moonlight Porter 2010 Silver Medal Award Winner
Great American Beer Festival®; Robust Porter

Ragtop Red Ale 2010 Bronze Medal Award Winner
Great American Beer Festival®; Irish-Style Red Ale

Rudolph's Red Ale 2010 Gold Award Winner
World Beer Cup®; American Style Amber/Red Ale

English Brown 2010 Silver Award Winner
World Beer Cup®

English Brown 2009 Gold Medal Award Winner
Great American Beer Festival®

Ragtop Red Ale 2008 Silver Medal Award Winner
Great American Beer Festival®; Irish-Style Red Ale 

Rock Bottom, Inc. Large Brewpub and Large Brewpub Brewer of the Year 2008
Great American Beer Festival®

Black Sheep ESB 2004 Gold Award Winner
World Beer Cup®

Ragtop Red Ale 2002 Bronze Award Winner
World Beer Cup®

Bumble Beer Honey Ale 2000 Gold Medal Award Winner
Great American Beer Festival®