I love a skillful brewery! Nothing sounds amend after a full day of outdoor activities and sightseeing than relaxing with a craft beer in your mitt.

At Lake Isabella, Kern River Brewing Company is just that place. Located in the small town of Kernville with mountains and nature as its backdrop, Kern River Brewing Company is a favorite amongst Lake Isabella locals and out of boondocks travelers akin.

Many people from my co-working space in Bakersfield travel an hour to Kernville once a month just to hang out and savour beers at this brewery – so that in itself speaks volumes well-nigh how dedicated its customers are about coming here.

Lunch At Kern River Brewery

It's needless to say that Kern River Brewing Company's reputation precedes it. I had heard of this spot fifty-fifty earlier my trip to Lake Isabella and then it was on my radar equally one of the restaurants I wanted to endeavour out during our stay.

After doing a bit of hiking and visiting Silver Urban center Ghost Town, nosotros came to Kern River Brewing Company for lunch and beers.

Atmosphere

While Kernville itself is a small town filled with older rustic buildings, Kern River Brewing Company is very modern and hip.

After arriving and parking we noticed two separate buildings on the same lot that were named Kern River Brewing Company.

The starting time edifice is the original brewery and information technology is chosen the Original Pub.

The Original Pub

The second edifice is called the Backyard Pub and this is a newer addition only note that in the winter season information technology is only open on the weekends.

The Backyard Pub is a lot more than industrial in its mode and the building is elevated so you can get a better view of the mountains from its patio. This is where nosotros concluded up eating.

The Lawn Pub

We came on the perfect sunny 24-hour interval and we had our dog with us so we sat on the Backyard Pub's charming outdoor patio overlooking Kernville's mountains and nature. Information technology seemed similar quite the popular place for other dog owners as well and most people sitting on the patio had their 4-legged friends with them.

The patio at Kern River Brewing Company was fix with long "family-style" tables. They too had a few heaters for sitting outside since it tin go pretty chilly after sunset, peculiarly in the winter. Only fifty-fifty the common cold couldn't keep people away and this was by far the most packed eating house compared to others that we saw around Lake Isabella.

Beers To Try

Within a few seconds of us sitting down, a friendly server came out to greet us and get our beer order. During our visit, the service here was infrequent and very welcoming.

Kern River Brewery has a few unlike locally brewed beers that customers can endeavour. For $10 y'all tin order a beer flight to sample four of their most pop beers: Isabella Blonde, Sequoia Carmine, Just Outstanding IPA, and Class V Stout. OR you lot tin can brand your own beer flight with their seasonal beers – which looking dorsum I wish I had washed.

My husband and I ended up ordering their Gravity Check Session IPA, a lighter IPA that was lower in alcohol and non overly hoppy.

Gravity Check Session IPA

Most of the Kern River Brewing Company beers are pretty loftier in alcohol (up to xi%) and this was one of the few craft beers that wasn't. I really enjoyed their Session IPA and it was the perfect beer for hanging out on a sunny afternoon – not likewise strong and non too bitter.

Tip: If yous similar 1 of the beers that you tried, you can also go a growler or select beer cans to take home.

Food

The nutrient card at the Original Pub is different from the menu at the Backyard Pub. The Original Pub focuses more than on burgers and salads while the Backyard Pub focuses on sandwiches and Mac n'cheese plates.

We sat in the Backyard Pub and their nutrient card was pretty all-encompassing for a brewery. It mostly consisted of American comfort food like potato wedges, chicken wings, sandwiches, some salads, and hearty entrees.

Loaded Murphy Wedges

The average plate at Kern River Brewery costs around $13 per person and then the nutrient here is a bit pricier than some of the other places in town like Pizza Barn, but the flavors were great for being pub food.

Grilled BBQ Chicken Salad

I got the BBQ Craven Salad that came topped with grilled chicken cooked to perfection. My husband ordered the Loaded BBQ Pork Potato Wedges that came with tons of different ingredients that complimented each other well.

Mountain Views From Kern River Brewery

Overall Kern River Brewing Company was my favorite restaurant around Kernville and Lake Isabella. With delicious craft beers, adept bar nutrient and friendly service, you lot really tin can't go wrong!

Tip: Quite frequently yous can too catch live music performances at Kern River Brewing Company – particularly on Friday nights.

Location

13415 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238

Summer Hours

Original Pub Hours:

Sunday to Thursday – 11 am to 9:xxx pm

Fri & Saturday – 11 am to 10:00 pm

Backyard Pub Hours:

Monday to Th – four pm to nine pm

Friday to Sunday – eleven am to 9 pm

Winter Hours

Original Pub Hours:

Dominicus to Thursday – 11 am to 9 pm

Friday & Saturday – eleven am to 9:30 pm

Backyard Pub Hours:

Friday & Saturday – 11 am to 8 pm

Sunday – 11 m to seven pm

Website

Kernriverbrewing.com

Socials

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