3041 EAST OLIVE RD, PENSACOLA, FL 32514 850-741-2973
Born and raised in Pensacola, Fred Thibodeaux spent a lot of time at The Shopper: a local classified ads newspaper owned by his mother, Susan Thibodeaux. After 44 years of being a staple publication of Pensacola, she decided to change the business and help him pursue his passion for brewing amazing craft beer. As an avid fisherman and scuba diver, he wanted to bring his passions of brewing and the coastal scene together and offer a place for people to enjoy interesting food, craft beer, and a love of the outdoors.
Working for corporate was never my thing. So, after deciding to quit my job, my mom suggested to just do what you love. At the time, I had a strong passion for fishing and home brewing. I decided to apply to Ragtime Tavern in Jacksonville, FL as a server who could occasionally spend time with the “brew master.” After a year of learning the basics, I was offered an assistant brewery position at the sister company, Gordon Biersch Brewpub, specializing in German Lager beer in Glendale, Arizona. I spent a lot of time learning about brewing, hiking, mountain biking, and outdoor survival. I then decided to push further into production brewing and began working for The Duck Rabbit Craft Brewery, which taught me about the finer points of brewing dark ale and barrel aging beers. Then, I decided to move back to Florida to be near my family and the ocean. I began working at Cigar City Brewing as a production brewer, where I quickly recognized the demand for great beer that focuses on the Florida lifestyle. I was then hired at Wicked Barley Brewing to help them pursue their dream of running their own brewery, and it gave me the opportunity to teach other young brewers proper techniques for making great beer. Seeing a small successful brewery open encouraged me to start my own brewery with my family in my hometown.
We want Coastal County Brewing to be a community brewery for family, friends, and conversation: a local spot to relax, talk about beer, and spend time playing games or throwing disc golf with your dogs. We have over two acres of space, with a beautiful patio and a large beer garden for great music and entertainment. A friendly, knowledgeable staff will greet you with a smile, and make you feel at home. And, plenty of Special Events will take you out of the ordinary and show you an incredible time. There's always something to do at Coastal County while enjoying great beer, great food, and great people.
We are operated by a close-knit group working together to make this the best local brewery for our community. We constantly strive to surpass our own expectations, as well as our customers'. Our General Management position belongs to Michaela Todd. This all-star has had years of experience to prepare her for this venture. She fearlessly faces any challenge laid before her to lead us into the future. Our Chef and Kitchen Manager is Rudy Martinez. His innovative ideas and recipes are transforming our kitchen into a streamlined purveyor of homestyle comfort foods. Rebecca Hinson is our Brewery Ambassador and Marketing Manager. She works diligently to keep everyone up to date on all things happening at the brewery, while striving to ensure that each event is a success. We are led by our Owner and Head Brewer, Fred Thibodeaux. He's quickly becoming the local favorite for his talent in brewing a different flavor for everyone's palate. Stop in and say "Hello" to these Faces behind the Brews!
Get help booking a private party, set up your catering orders, or potentially finding a job by contacting our GM, Michaela Todd.
If your looking for more information about any of our upcoming special events, or you are a musician or vendor seeking a future appearance at the brewery, you'll want to talk to our Marketing & Events Manager, Rebecca Hinson.
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