In this episode of People, Pints & Possibilities, we sit down with Zack Devlin, our very first manager—and someone who’s experienced firsthand what it means to move from a transactional mindset to a transformational culture.

Zack came to Cal Coast from a workplace where relationships were surface-level and expectations went unspoken. What he found here was different: a team built on honesty, accountability, and real care. Together, we talk about what it takes to hold each other to the highest standards while still having each other's backs.

We get open about the challenges—what happens when someone’s upset, when expectations aren’t met—and how this culture has shaped Zack far beyond the brewery. Zack tells the story how he started at the bottom, worked every job and now leads a kitchen team of his own. 

This is a raw, real conversation about growth, leadership, and building something deeper than just a job.