About

Kern River Brewing Company is a 100% employee-owned award-winning craft brewery and brewpub at the gateway to Sequoia National Forest in Kernville, CA. They operate two family-friendly restaurants, the Original Pub and The Backyard, offering craft beers on tap, burgers, pizzas, salads, vegan options, and more, with outdoor patio seating and stunning mountain views. They ship beer within California, host live music every Friday, and celebrate their 20th anniversary with special releases and events.

100% Employee Owned West Coast IPAs and local-inspired beers Family-friendly brewpubs with outdoor patios Live music every Friday
Photos
Kayakers on the Kern River 20th year emblem
What They Make
RIIP 20th Anniversary Collaboration WCIPA
West Coast IPA pre-sell
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Just Outstanding IPA
India Pale Ale
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Citra Double IPA
Double IPA
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Citra with Bru-1 Double IPA
Limited release Double IPA
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River Buddy Pale Ale
Pale Ale
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Isabella Blonde Ale
Blonde Ale
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Sequoia Red Ale
Red Ale
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Chuuurch! West Coast IPA
West Coast IPA
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Lovely Raspberry Kettle Sour
Kettle Sour
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Class V Stout
Stout
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Awards
Gold Medal, Great American Beer Festival for Just Outstanding IPA 2023
Multiple awards at California State Fair. 2023
Upcoming Events
Celebrate 20 Years — Anniversary Party & Fundraiser
June 13, 2–6 PM
live music, raffles, games supporting Kern River Conservancy; 25% of sales donated
Live Music
Every Friday 7-9pm (extended 8-10pm some dates)
Weekly live music at the pubs
Latest News

100% Employee Owned (letter to employees, press release); Recent can package releases including RIIP 20th Anniversary WCIPA (4/20), Just Outstanding IPA (4/13), Citra Double IPA (3/2/26? likely 3/26), and more; 20th anniversary celebrations all year with collabs; Back to open 7 days a week as of March 30th.