[LETTERHEAD OF MOSS ADAMS LLP]







               CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


We consent to the use of our report dated  January 26, 1996, on our audit of the
financial  statements  of  Mendocino  Brewing  Company,  Inc.,  included  in the
registration  statement on Form SB-2 in  connection  with the offering of common
stock of Mendocino Brewing Company, Inc. We also consent to the reference to our
Firm under the caption "Experts".



                                                   /s/ MOSS ADAMS LLP


   
Santa Rosa, California
February 5, 1997
    










EXHIBIT 24.1