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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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tfontana (8004) reviewed
Long Swim Double IPA from Kern River Brewing
3 years ago
7.5/10 — Appearance 10 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Can (6/19/23) pour from Valley Beverage. It's a bright, hazy yellow with decent sparkle, finger-width head with good retention and nice rings of lacing. Aroma is dank citrus and lightly tart fruit. Taste is lightly tart fruit over biscuit. Mouthfeel is medium side of light-to-medium body with smooth, frothy texture, mostly bitter finish. Overall, more Centennial and Cascade than Amarillo, Citra and Eureka. Bitter West Coast IPA.
Tried from Can on 21 Aug 2023 at 00:52
andrewje41 (7956) reviewed
Just Outstanding IPA from Kern River Brewing
3 years ago
8.2/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 9 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
16 oz can picked up at the local bottle shop in Ontario, CA. Tasty west coast IPA, bold piney and floral hop aromas, with a crisp front, and medium bodied balanced mid palate. Classic hops used very nicely. Flavorful hoppy linger. Would love having this IPA om the gas station shelf back home. Really enjoy this one.
Tried from Can on 09 Aug 2023 at 03:39
wyzzywyz22 (6250) ticked
Winter Ale (2012-) from Kern River Brewing
3 years ago
7/10
Tried on 16 May 2023 at 15:29
JAbrams72 (12757) ticked
Citra Double IPA from Kern River Brewing
3 years ago
8.2/10
Super fresh tasting DIPA, lots of citrus and tropical notes, bitter finish. Well-balanced
Tried from Draft on 26 Apr 2023 at 20:16
omhper (46303) reviewed
Lhazy River from Kern River Brewing
3 years ago
7.8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7
--Sample, thanks fonefan! -- Hazy golden, mid sized head. Rich aroma of tangerine, guava and papaya. Mid sweet with medium body and clean, rounded mouthfeel. Fruity with some crackers, mango, citrus and papaya. Low to medium bitterness.
Tried on 16 Apr 2023 at 21:11
oh6gdx (52920) reviewed
Lhazy River from Kern River Brewing
3 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Sample (thanks fonefan!). Hazy yellowish orange colour with small white foamy head. Aroma is zest, some grains, mild wood, weed and resin. Flavour is floral, zesty, some wood, mild weed and a bit sweet grainy tones too.
Tried on 01 Apr 2023 at 10:13
fonefan (86114) reviewed
Winter Ale (2012-) from Kern River Brewing
3 years ago
7.1/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5

Can 473ml. @ home. 🏡🇩🇰

[ As Kern River Winter - Double IPA ].
ABV: 8.0%. Clear medium orange colour with a large, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, pale malt, caramel, fruity malt, light rye, moderate to heavy hoppy, citrus, orange, fruity hops, warm fruit, rich. Flavor is moderate to heavy sweet and moderate bitter with a long duration, rich, warm fruit, dried fruit, fruity malt, malty, fruity hops, hops bitter, light rye. Body is medium, texture is oily to watery, carbonation is soft. [20230324]
7-3-7-4-15
Tried from Can on 25 Mar 2023 at 01:04
Brugmansia (22514) ticked
Winter Ale (2012-) from Kern River Brewing
3 years ago
7/10
Tried on 24 Mar 2023 at 23:39
fonefan (86114) reviewed
Chuuurch! West Coast IPA from Kern River Brewing
3 years ago
7.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8

Can 473ml. @ home. 🏡🇩🇰

[ As Kern River Chuuurch! ].
ABV: 7.6%. Clear medium orange yellow colour with a average to large, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white head. Aroma is moderate to heavy malty, wheat, fruity malt, moderate to heavy hoppy, pine, citrus, fruity hops, woody hops, tropical fruit. Flavor is moderate to heavy sweet and moderate bitter with a long duration, licorice hops, fruity hops, woody hops, tropical fruit, pine - citrus, hops bitter, dry. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft. [20230323]
8-3-8-4-16
Tried from Can on 23 Mar 2023 at 18:40
Brugmansia (22514) ticked
Chuuurch! West Coast IPA from Kern River Brewing
3 years ago
7/10
Tried on 23 Mar 2023 at 18:38