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Lost Coast Brewery Listed for Auction by Founder Barbara Groom

Published 23 September 2026 · WBI Industry News
Lost Coast Brewery Listed for Auction by Founder Barbara Groom
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Lost Coast Brewing founder Barbara Groom has officially put the Northern California craft brewery up for auction following her retirement plans.

Lost Coast Brewing founder Barbara Groom has officially listed the Northern California craft brewery for auction, according to a report by Brewbound. The auction listing follows Groom's previous announcement detailing her plans to retire and sell the business. Specific financial details, auction dates, valuation figures, and potential bidder information were not provided in the source report. The sale marks a significant ownership transition for the Northern California craft beverage operation as its founder exits the business.

Key facts

  • Lost Coast Brewing founder Barbara Groom officially listed the brewery for auction.
  • The move follows Groom's previous announcement to retire and sell the craft brewery.
  • The business is located in Northern California.

Why it matters

The listing highlights founder exit strategies and ownership transitions within the regional craft brewing industry.

Craft Beer Brewery Auction Acquisitions Northern California

Sources
  • Brewbound — 2026-09-17: “California’s Lost Coast for Sale”

This article was prepared by WBI.org from the sources listed above with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a WBI editor before publication. Information is attributed to its original sources.

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