Portneuf Valley Brewing Co.

Brewpub in Pocatello, Idaho, United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: Portneuf Valley Brewing

Established in 1996

Contact
615 S 1st Ave, Pocatello, ID, 83201, United States
+1 (208) 232-1644
pvbbrewer@gmail.com
Description
Portneuf Valley Brewing poured their first beer for public consumption in July of 1996. Owner and Brew Mistress Penny Pink had been brewing fine beers for the enjoyment of her family and friends for many years. In addition to working at the Idaho National Lab on and off for twenty years, Penny decided to pursue her interests closer to home. Setting up her first commercial brewery inside Dudley's Sports Bar & Grill, her unique brews soon gathered a loyal following. Recognizing the need for expansion and with a desire to pour her beer from her own taps in a pub atmosphere where people could actually see the process of creating the beer they were enjoying, in March of 1999 Penny purchased the old East Idaho Brewing Company building at 615 S. First Ave in Pocatello.

It took years of hard work, but in the summer of 2002 PVB began full production operations at the new site on South 1st Ave. Once the brewery was set up and functioning, work began on the rest of the main floor of the building to create a comfortable atmosphere for the pub. The amount of work needed was unbelievable. A great deal of structural work was required before crafting a suitable atmosphere befitting a brewpub (restaurant + brewery). The pub needed to be comfortable and appealing, and Penny wanted to be able to provide live entertainment suitable for the tastes of her clientele. At the same time work was being done to prepare the place for on-site consumption, the volume of beer going out the doors in kegs and growlers from the tasting room was increasing exponentially.

As Portneuf Valley Brewing's presence in the market grew, so did the staff required to keep things running smoothly. Finally, in October of 2005, the PVB opened the Pub to the public, serving wine and the full range of PVB brews by the glass as well as craft brewed sodas. Fall of 2006 saw PVB become a fully operational brewpub and has since been described as:

"A historic wood & brick brewpub featuring cozy atmosphere, award winning craft brews, globally inspired food menu & frequent-family-friendly events.”
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stevoj

6.5
stevoj (18327) reviewed Bitter Bitch ESB from Portneuf Valley Brewing Co. 2 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Crowler at share. Golden pour, small white foamy head. Malty aroma, sweet, caramel, light hop presence.taste is malty, light with a mild bitter finish.

Tried from Crowler on 08 Oct 2023 at 20:57

Sledutah

6.8
Sledutah (12313) reviewed Scout Mountain Stout from Portneuf Valley Brewing Co. 4 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

On tap at the brewery. Pours black with a medium sized beige head, light lacing. Roasted malts, coffee, caramel, vanilla. Good

Tried from Draft on 10 Dec 2021 at 00:16

Sledutah

6.9
Sledutah (12313) reviewed Floor View from Portneuf Valley Brewing Co. 4 years ago
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5

On tap at the brewery. Pours dark rust/golden, no lacing and some spotty lacing. Butterscotch (not bad), pine, citrus peel. Smooth, easy drinking for 9.8%.

Tried from Draft on 09 Dec 2021 at 23:57

Sledutah

7.2
Sledutah (12313) reviewed Rye IPA from Portneuf Valley Brewing Co. 4 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

On tap at the brewery. Pours clear golden with a medium sized white head, good lacing. Bright citrus, rye spices, pine. Very good. Good to see Penny's at the brewery again.

Tried from Draft on 09 Dec 2021 at 23:30

Sledutah

6.1
Sledutah (12313) reviewed Lift Line Lager from Portneuf Valley Brewing Co. 5 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

On tap at the brewery. Pours dark golden with a small off-white head, light lacing. Butterscotch, malts, piney, Hmmm, decent for what it is.

Tried from Draft on 22 Jul 2020 at 00:36

Sledutah

6.4
Sledutah (12313) reviewed Irish Red from Portneuf Valley Brewing Co. 5 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

On tap at the brewery. Pours dirty amber with a small off-white head, good lacing. Malty, caramel, pineapple, sweet herbal. Not bad, not good.

Tried from Draft on 22 Jul 2020 at 00:03

stevoj

6
stevoj (18327) ticked Great Scotch! Ale from Portneuf Valley Brewing Co. 5 years ago

Taster at brewery. Copper colored pour. Slight boozy, barrel aroma. Taste adds a little peat, earthy notes.

Tried on 19 Jun 2020 at 21:06

stevoj

7.1
stevoj (18327) reviewed Copper Head Juicy IPA from Portneuf Valley Brewing Co. 5 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Taster at brewery. Medium amber, collar of head. Malty aroma. Taste features more malts, light citrus.

Tried on 19 Jun 2020 at 21:03

Buckeyeboy

7.1
Buckeyeboy (18941) reviewed Copper Head Juicy IPA from Portneuf Valley Brewing Co. 5 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

On tap at the brewery pours out crisp clean amber topped with a sand head. Nose is sweet juice hops some pithy bitterness. Taste is more of the nice pithy pine bitter hops and a sweet malt.

Tried from Draft on 19 Jun 2020 at 21:01

stevoj

6.2
stevoj (18327) reviewed Irish Red from Portneuf Valley Brewing Co. 5 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Taster at brewery. Dark amber, flat. Malty and bitter. Mild sweetness. Brown bread notes.

Tried on 19 Jun 2020 at 21:01

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