Public Coast Brewing marks 10 years with two limited summer beers

Public Coast Brewing Co. is turning its 10th anniversary into a summer traffic play in Cannon Beach, bringing back two limited releases that already have built-in name recognition. Raspberry Tart Ale and Violent Violet Double Hazy IPA are both returning for a limited run, with sales planned at the brewpub and in 16-ounce four-packs.

The move fits the brewery’s identity as it enters its second decade: seasonal, place-driven and anchored in beers that feel familiar enough to pull regulars back through the door. Public Coast opened in Cannon Beach on June 3, 2016, and this year’s anniversary program stretches beyond a single party. The brewery held a June 6 celebration and said the yearlong slate includes a beach clean-up, craft brews, menu specials, live music and time with friends.

Raspberry Tart Ale is built for the warmer stretch of the calendar. Public Coast describes it as a sour ale made with raspberry purée and Lemondrop hops, a combination that leans into bright fruit and a sharp, refreshing edge. Violent Violet Double Hazy IPA pushes in a different direction, using blueberries from Public Coast Farm and a double dry-hop approach to balance fruit sweetness with hop character.

For Public Coast, Violent Violet carries extra weight because it was first released in March 2023 as a collaboration with Big Dog’s Brewing Co. and Public Coast Farm. Bringing it back for the anniversary reinforces something the brewery has leaned on from the start: partnerships, farm-grown ingredients and beers that tie directly to its Cannon Beach footprint. The brewery says its name references Oregon’s public-beach heritage and beach-access history, a local identity that still shapes how it presents itself.

That sense of place also shows up in the brewery’s setup. Public Coast says it brews on site at 264 Third Street in Cannon Beach on a 10-barrel brewhouse with two 30-barrel fermenters, two 20-barrel fermenters and four 10-barrel fermenters. The scale supports occasional limited runs without turning them into a massive distribution push, which makes the return of both beers feel aimed squarely at the taproom crowd and summer visitors passing through the Oregon coast.

Public Coast is also keeping the anniversary energy visible beyond the beer list, with live music every Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. during the celebration year. That keeps the 10th anniversary from reading like a one-day promotion and instead turns it into a steady reason to stop in, which is exactly what these two summer releases were built to do.