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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Buckeyeboy

6.8
Buckeyeboy (18941) reviewed Irish Red from Portneuf Valley Brewing Co. 5 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

On tap at the brewery pours out crisp clean amber topped with a sand head. Nose is sweet caramel malts and big bread. Taste is more of the nice sweet caramel malts and plenty bread, a touch of spice.

Tried from Draft on 19 Jun 2020 at 20:59

stevoj

6.4
stevoj (18327) reviewed Lift Line Lager from Portneuf Valley Brewing Co. 5 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Taster at brewery. Hoppy to a fault. Piney notes throughout. Medium to dark gold, collar of head. Strong, viscous.

Tried on 19 Jun 2020 at 20:58

Buckeyeboy

6.8
Buckeyeboy (18941) reviewed Lift Line Lager from Portneuf Valley Brewing Co. 5 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

On tap at the brewery pours out pale crisp straw topped with a white head. Nose is pine heavy bread malts. Taste is more of the bitter pine hops and sweet malt.

Tried from Draft on 19 Jun 2020 at 20:57

Sledutah

6.9
Sledutah (12313) reviewed Machismo from Portneuf Valley Brewing Co. 7 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

On tap at the brewery
Pours dark brown with a small tan head, light lacing. Roasted malts, chocolate and ashy
Good

Tried from Draft on 25 Jul 2018 at 03:33

Sledutah

5.5
Sledutah (12313) reviewed C4 from Portneuf Valley Brewing Co. 7 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 6

On tap at the brewery
Pours clear golden with a small white head, some lacing. Butterscotch, pine and mild bitterness
Ok

Tried from Draft on 25 Jul 2018 at 03:07

Sledutah

7.2
Sledutah (12313) reviewed Dirty Drifter from Portneuf Valley Brewing Co. 7 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. Fruity, melon, zesty
Tasty

Tried from Draft on 25 Jul 2018 at 02:58

stevoj

7
stevoj (18327) ticked Machismo from Portneuf Valley Brewing Co. 7 years ago

Taster at brewery.. Dark brown pour, ring of beige head. Sweet, roasty aroma. Hints of Mexican chocolate, molé spiciness. Not too sweet, savory.

Tried from Can on 23 Jul 2018 at 22:47

stevoj

6
stevoj (18327) ticked C4 from Portneuf Valley Brewing Co. 7 years ago

Taster at brewery. Medium golden, slick and oily looking. Aroma is hoppy, piney, resinous. Taste is more oily hops, some malts underneath, but mouthcoating as well.

Tried on 23 Jul 2018 at 22:45

stevoj

6.2
stevoj (18327) reviewed Belligerent Ass Nut Brown Ale from Portneuf Valley Brewing Co. 7 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Taster at brewery. Dark brown, as expected, small beige head. Pretty standard brown ale, light roast, nutty character, mild bite.

Tried on 23 Jul 2018 at 22:43

stevoj

6.2
stevoj (18327) reviewed Twisted Stick Amber Ale from Portneuf Valley Brewing Co. 7 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Taster at brewery. Light caramel notes on this amber. Light amber body too. Mildly sweet, caramel, toffee.

Tried on 23 Jul 2018 at 22:30

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