About
Kern River Brewing Company is a 100% employee-owned craft brewery and brewpub in Kernville, CA, at the gateway to Sequoia National Forest. They produce award-winning beers with local names, offer family-friendly restaurants serving burgers, pizzas, salads, vegan options, wine, cider, seltzer, and N.A. beers. Featuring two locations (Original Pub and Backyard) with shared parking, outdoor patios with mountain views, live music, and beer shipping within California.
100% Employee-owned
Award-winning craft beers with local names
Two family-friendly brewpubs with patios
Shipping beer in CA
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What They Make
Just Outstanding IPA
IPA
Citra Double IPA
Double IPA
Citra with Bru-1 Double IPA
Limited release Double IPA
River Buddy Pale Ale
Pale Ale
Isabella Blonde Ale
Blonde Ale
Sequoia Red Ale
Red Ale
Chuuurch! West Coast IPA
West Coast IPA
Lovely Raspberry Kettle Sour
Kettle Sour
Class V Stout
Stout
Awards
Gold Medal, Great American Beer Festival for Just Outstanding IPA
2023
Multiple awards at World Beer Cup
2023
Upcoming Events
20th Anniversary Party & Fundraiser
June 13, 2-6 PM
Live music, raffles, games supporting Kern River Conservancy; 25% sales donated
Live Music
Every Friday 7-9pm
Scheduled bands like Word of Mouth, Smokin Lokies, etc.
Latest News
100% Employee Owned (letter to employees, press release); Recent can packaging releases including Just Outstanding IPA (4/13), Citra Double IPA (3/2/26), and others; Back to open 7 days/week from March 30th; 20th anniversary celebrations all year with collabs.