Kern River Brewing

Brewpub in Kernville, California, United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: Kern River Brewing Company

Established in 2006

Contact
13415 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA, 93238, United States
Description
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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7.2
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Bottle @ Copenhaniacs tasting, Pt.1. Pours hazy orange with a small creamy lasting head and lacings. Nose is yeasty and freshly hopped. Orange, grape and pine. Flavor has lots of grapefruit hops. Tasty and dry.

Tried from Bottle on 22 Mar 2010 at 11:35


6.3
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Bottle 22fl.oz.Light light unclear medium orange color with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white to white head. Aroma is moderate malty, caramel, residual sugar, moderate candy sugar, light to moderate yeasty. Flavor is moderate to heavy sweet and light bitter with a average duration. Body is medium, texture is watery to oily, carbonation is soft. [20100314]

Tried from Bottle on 22 Mar 2010 at 00:22


7
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

Bottle 22fl.oz.Unclear medium to dark orange color with a average to large, frothy to creamy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white head. Aroma is moderate to heavy malty, caramel, light heavy hoppy, citrus - orange, apricot. Flavor is moderate to heavy sweet and bitter with a long duration. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft. [20100314]

Tried from Bottle on 22 Mar 2010 at 00:20


6.3
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Bottle 22fl.oz.Light unclear medium yellow to orange color with a small to average, fizzy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, toasted, spicy, light caramel, pumpkin, light cinnamon. Flavor is moderate sweet and light to moderate bitter with a average to long duration, spicy, pumpkin. Body is light medium, texture is watery to oily, carbonation is soft. [20100314]

Tried from Bottle on 22 Mar 2010 at 00:15


5.9
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5

Bottle @ Copenhaniacs tasting, Pt. 1. Pours unclear deep yellow with a small creamy white head. Nose is sweet of alcohol and heavy spices like anis and rye-bread. One dimensional. Not sickening sweet like many of its siblings though.

Tried from Bottle on 19 Mar 2010 at 11:38


6.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Bottled. A hazy golden beer with a thin beige head. The aroma has notes of citrus, grapefruit, and malt. The flavor is sweet with notes of malt, citrus, grapefruit, yeast, and caramel, leading to a dry spicy finish.

Tried from Bottle on 15 Mar 2010 at 11:47


6.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Bottled. A hazy amber beer with a thin beige head. The aroma has notes of grapefruit, arm sweat, hops, and a bit of caramel. The flavor is sweet with notes of grapefruit, hops, malt, and caramel, leading to a dry bitter finish.

Tried from Bottle on 15 Mar 2010 at 11:44


5.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 6

Bottled. A hazy golden beer with a thin off-white head. The aroma has notes of malt, cinnamon and pumpkin. The flavor is sweet with notes of cinnamon, pumkin, and malt, leading to a dry spicy finish. The body is light.

Tried from Bottle on 15 Mar 2010 at 11:37


7.4
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Draft at the brewpub and growler at home. Murky peach-yellow color with a medium white head. Nose of corriander, citrus, white bread, and a hint of bubblegum. Flavor is spicy with a hint of bitterness, yeast, and a touch of sweetness. Finish has a little tartness. Nice light saison.

Tried from Draft on 14 Mar 2010 at 18:19


6.5
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

cloudy orange, smooth white head. faint aroma of yellow fruits, faint citrussy notes flavor is yellow fruits, spices, pretty well balanced.

Tried on 14 Mar 2010 at 12:32