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At the gateway to the Sequoia National Forest, Kern River Brewery is Kernville's only brewpub. This makes KRBC much more than just a restaurant; it's an attraction in itself.

The Kern River Brewing Company is a privately owned “S” Corporation and is managed by a three-member board of directors. The business of the company is the production of fresh high-quality beer and food in a fun, comfortable environment. Kyle Smith, Eric Giddens and Rebecca Giddens make up the perfect combination to do just that.
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Dogbrick (24514) reviewed
There Is Still Beauty from Kern River Brewing
1 year ago
7.8/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 7 Overall 8
This beer pours a clear pale golden color with a medium white head that dissipates steadily to a film. Short strings of lace. Aroma of floral hops, citrus and malt. Medium body with floral hop, tangerine, grapefruit and biscuit malt flavors. The finish is moderately bitter with a citrusy hop aftertaste. Pretty good all around.
Tried from Can on 11 Apr 2025 at 20:20
Dogbrick (24514) reviewed
Citra Double IPA - Strata from Kern River Brewing
1 year ago
8.3/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8.5 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
This brew pours a clear orange-gold color with a medium foamy white head that recedes gradually to a film. Partial rings of lacing on the glass. The aroma consists of herbal hops, tropical fruit and malt. Medium body with an herbal hop character and flavors of tropical fruit, berry and bready malt. The finish is moderately bitter with a lingering fruity hop aftertaste. Another good IIPA from Kern overall.
Tried from Can on 08 Apr 2025 at 20:10
Dogbrick (24514) reviewed
Krush from Kern River Brewing
1 year ago
7.8/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
This beer pours a clear golden color with a medium frothy white head that diminishes gradually to a film. Partial rings of lace. Aroma of herbal hops, citrus and malt. Medium body with flavors of herbal hop, grapefruit and bready malt. The finish is moderately bitter with an herbal and peppery hop aftertaste. Pretty good all around.
Tried from Can on 07 Apr 2025 at 20:00
tricksta_p (14137) reviewed
Chuuurch! West Coast IPA from Kern River Brewing
1 year ago
7.1/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Can from Beer Republic. Piney hop aroma with citrus, pine resin, malt, even a hint of caramel. More citrus notes with some grapefruit, piney finish. Good bitterness, light to mild sweet. Fiiiiiine!
Tried from Can on 24 Jan 2025 at 22:16
bb (19143) reviewed
Trampled By Terpenes from Kern River Brewing
1 year ago
7/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 8
Draft. Amber beer with a cream head. Summer fruit and light diesel aroma. Summer fruit and light pine flavor with light diesel. Medium bodied. Good bitterness. Summer fruit and light pine linger with light diesel.
Tried from Draft on 22 Oct 2024 at 16:21
bb (19143) reviewed
Brown Claw from Kern River Brewing
2 years ago
6.6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Draft. Brownish beer with a tan head. Caramel aroma. Cocoa and caramel flavor. Medium bodied. Cocoa and caramel linger.
Tried from Draft on 11 Oct 2024 at 01:49
Dogbrick (24514) ticked
Party Barge from Kern River Brewing
2 years ago
7.5/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 8
Can
Tried from Can on 27 Sep 2024 at 12:56
Dogbrick (24514) ticked
Birra from Kern River Brewing
2 years ago
7.4/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Can
Tried from Can on 19 Aug 2024 at 23:49
Dogbrick (24514) ticked
Lovely Kettle Sour from Kern River Brewing
2 years ago
7.4/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
On draught at TK Pizza & Pasta.
Tried on 06 Aug 2024 at 20:15
Dogbrick (24514) ticked
Big Water IPA from Kern River Brewing
2 years ago
7.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Can
Tried from Can on 06 Aug 2024 at 20:06