Man this was a great spot. Our condo wasn't quite ready for check in so we needed a spot to kill some time. The pool tables were absolutely perfect for that! Loved the ipa's and man the pretzels were great. We split the chicken sandwich and my son got a quesadilla which was good. Overall we will be back next time we're in town. read more

Very busy brewery in Mammoth Lakes and highly rated, so I stopped in after driving half a day to reach here to fill up my tank. The place was jammed pack with people at 6pm and definitely a lot of solo men in here, some couples, quite a few doggies, families. Seems everyone gathered here after a day on the mountain. Service was fast as you order at the bar and if you order food, you get a number and they bring the food to you. I had a mango light beer and half a margherita pizza. Beer was drinkable but couldn't really taste any mango accents. Pizza was also edible, but for me, the drizzled balsamic vinaigrette was not for me, but appreciated the fresh tomato and basil. Nice place to stop in and would consider coming back again but I'm pretty certain this place will be very very congested on the weekend... read more

Distant Brewing - Mango light beer and half margherita pizza - both ok - Breweries Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

I've been to Distant Brewery on my last two trips to Mammoth , both times everything has been great. They are always busy and on our last trip in January we wound up sitting outside. There were heaters and several people so everything was fine. I've always enjoyed the food we've had there. It is delicious. read more

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The food was decent (I got asada tacos - pictured and not pictured are the cheeseburger and chicken sandwich my husband and kid got), the drinks were better. My husband can't recall the exact name of the beer he got but it was a West Coast IPA. I got the sour and I loved it. It tasted like juice to me. The vibe was chill. They have a stage for music. The food came out quickly and those working the bar and serving our food were nice. Totally would come back again. read more

Distant Brewing - West Coast IPA and their Sure, Bert Sour - Breweries Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

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Stopped in during drive from Reno to Bishop. I was hoping to get a bite to eat to accompany the beer. Kitchen closed an hour before closing so only tried the beer. Had a hazy and a wc, both were really well made. They had a local DJ running the music, vey good. A good crowd for the beer and music even though it was pretty loud. Would definitely try if staying in the Mammoth area - I like breweries so I normally stop by them whenever I can. read more

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Standard brewery. Was very busy/crowded with very limited seating and tables around 5 pm on a Sunday during ski season. They have several beers on tap and a few non-beer options as well. The huckleberry seltzer was super good, from project x I think. The cider from Shelter Distillery was superrrr dry, beware. $8 each before tip. Very loud. Lots of folks brought kids. read more

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Best brewery in town, good bar food. Can get packed, but usually good place to visit.

I've past by this place so many times during our visit to Mammoth and finally decided to come in for lunch. You order at the counter and they give you a number and the food is brought out to you. There are tables inside and outside with couches. There's also a pool table in the back. There was a stage all decked out with instruments. Not sure when they have live music, but they definitely create a nice cozy place to relax and enjoy some music with your beer. For their beers, I would probably give them 4-4.5 stars, but the low grade is due to their food. I ordered half a mushroom & sausage pizza and my wife ordered the tomato soup with grilled cheese. The food came out at an average speed, so that was a positive. The negatives is the food quality. The pizza tasted like it was from the frozen food section at Vons across the street. The dough was tough and hard like eating a cracker. The sausage had really good flavor though. But I can't recommend the pizza at all. The tomato soup was fine, but did give off the taste of being in a can. It had a tinny taste to it. The grilled cheese was not grilled long enough and I really wanted that cheese pull. I would come back for their beers, but make sure you don't come hungry. read more

I thought I wrote a review for this brewery when I was in town a couple months ago. It's unfortunate my review doesn't reflect the potential of their beers. Let me preface my rating with the fact that the beers were great and that alone would have made it a 5 star place to visit. We shared 2 flights and also shared a couple of their cans from a local LIQ the day before. So the beers get a nod of approval. However, the service was awful. We sat at the bar and were enjoying our time and the first flight. But three things happened with the order of a second flight that ruined the whole experience. 1. Some drunk chick that used to work there was behind the bar and pouring herself a beer and it seemed inappropriate and she was annoying and acting like she owned the place. The actual workers did nothing/said nothing. 2. Some of the workers' friends or whoever (maybe that same drunk lady) completely surrounded us at the bar and invaded our peraonal space, everyone completely oblivious to us gets aggitated (or just not caring). They were really in tuned to talking over the bar to their friends though which added insult toninjury 3. There was an animal on the bar that everyone thought was so cute, but it is almost getting its tail in our drinks. So not only was it completely unprofessional but a health code violation. The workers still didnt seem to care. We went and sat outside to finish our last two samplers. They were clueless to the fact we left or why, which highlightes the customer service we experienced. read more

Distant Brewing - Flight time. All bomb! - Breweries Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

While visiting Mammoth Lakes we stopped at Distant Brewing for a bite and a beer after hiking. The BLAT sandwich was the best I ever had! The ciabatta bread was warmed, delicious cheddar cheese melted on it, generous amount of bacon and fresh avocado. All topped with lettuce and tomato. It was divine! The service was amazing too. We were going to split a beer and they poured it into two glasses for us. We enjoyed it so much we went back a second time after another long hike. That time we split the bacon Mac & cheese and a BLAT. ABSOLUTELY delicious! read more

Distant Brewing - Dark mountain coffee stout - Breweries Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

This brewery was great to visit. The service was quick and friendly here. The food and beer were delicious. read more

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Friendly, local spot with delicious beer and great service. Distant Mountain is a great place, with solid local vibe, to hang out and savor a couple of pints or pick up some delicious craft beer to go. Parking in front of the brewery is limited but there's plenty of extra parking in the lot across the street. Check it out! read more

This place has a lot of potential but didn't quite live up to what I had hoped. First off, the beer pouring. All the beers are poured where the beer is poured along the glass, which traps a bunch of air in the beer. Normally you start the pour along the glass and then tilt it so you get some foam which helps release those gasses. It made the beer hard to drink. Overall the beer was good but was surprised to see the beer poured like that at a brewery. The food was just okay. Pretty ordinary but decent. The hummus plate wasn't very good but the rest was okay. The servers were friendly and the set up is great with a nice patio with a lot of seating, dog friendly, and the indoor area looks cozy. But the beer and food were a little disappointing. read more

The atmosphere in this place is phenomenal. Everyone was friendly and super chill, there were people sitting down for dinner, people at the bar grabbing drinks, some people outside enjoying the night air, people playing pool, but everyone was very respectful and cool. I had a tangerine beer and my date had a sea to summit and then we swapped because I didn't care for the tangerine and she didn't care for the honey flavor of hers. We had food; I had the pulled pork sandwich which was a little spicy but so delicious, and she had the tacos which were loaded with fresh ingredients and veggies, and some of the best steak I've had. Reasonably priced, great food, good beer, friendly people and good vibes, 10/10 I'd recommend this place to anyone in the Mammoth area, and I can't wait to go back. read more

This us a great hang out. Especially on a snowy day. We were allowed to bring our well-behaved dog in and get a bite to eat as we waited out the storm. The food is delicious. We ordered a pizza to share. The wait staff is really kind. It's a very relaxed vibe. Is this in your work week after a read more

This place is OK. We stopped in here to meet a friend, and just grabbed a couple beers and some nachos. The place is loud and they allow massive dogs inside, which is just gross, so that was a bit of a turnoff once we sat down. Staff are friendly, and while they do bus tables, they don't clean them. We did really enjoy the couple beers we got (a lager and a hazy IPA). The nachos were about what you'd expect at a place like this. Listen, we were there to hang with our buddy, which was nice, so the place itself didn't matter much, but we would not necessarily recommend it of its own accord. Our daughter did enjoy playing pool there! read more

They have a very nice veggie sandwich, and I like how it comes with chips. It's also a very nice place if you finish skiing in the area and any a quick meal. Also they have nice service quick to get what you most desire. read more

Great beer. Amazing food. Wonderful service. Ghost west coast pilsner was delicious and nachos are a must. Was great that they had ice cream for the kiddos and the bacon mac & cheese was so good. Would love to have tried more items! Tons of seating which is great. Unfortunately we arrived hungry so missed photos. read more

Distant Brewing is a super cool spot in Mammoth Lakes. Great beer, great food. We ordered the pretzel sticks and BLTA. The house made beer cheese was incredible. The bread on the BLTA was crazy. Never had such a soft ciabatta with such a good crust. Bacon was obviously high quality and they threw cheese on it too, a nice surprise. They obviously care about their brewing as well. The brewery is attached to the tap room and restaurant. Any time I find a barrel aged sour that is done in traditional foeder style, I have to order it. Distant did not disappoint. Their beer had a bit more wood flavor to it but still a great showing for the style. They have just about something for everyone. Light beer, dark beer, hoppy beer, and a few non-beer alcoholic options too. The space here is also rad. They seem to often have live music. When we were there on a Saturday night, it was packed even without the music. They have a few pool tables and lots of indoor and outdoor seating. I know that Distant will always be on my brewery list when in the Mammoth area from now on. Cheers! read more

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While I love a microbrew in a ski town, and the vibe here is chill... the one thing it's missing is good beer. We tried three different beers. Three strikes. And we struck out! Strange tastes, strange smells. They weren't meant for easy drinking. Maybe I'm just not tough enough. read more

Good beer. Fun ambiance. Love that they take Polaroids for $1 and you can pin to the wall. Great service and we enjoyed the nachos with chicken and hummus. read more

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The owner (Kirk) challenged me to reconsider my rating, and he was not wrong. We had a few issues with an order and the staff handled it fast and efficient in the firendliest way possible. So here comes the upgrade : ) read more

Fun spot, but pretty chaotic and feels unnecessarily disorganized. There are so many servers, but no one takes your order, you have to go stand in line. So if you want another beer, you have to go wait in line again (it's a pretty big deterrent). As for the food, it was all very mediocre. We ordered the chicken tenders which were barely cooked, the mac n cheese which was like pasta in cheese soup with some melted cheese on top, and the pizza... I've had better frozen. The only thing that was actually good was the soft pretzel and the hazy IPA. Won't be coming back read more

Good selection of drinks and good food options! We sampled a few beers and ordered some, as well as got the pretzels with beer cheese, which really hit the spot after a day on the slopes. It was a busy night, the pool tables were full, and luckily we got a table. The staff is friendly, but the service was slow at times when they'd be busy hugging and singing with each other lol. Must've been a particularly good and lively night when I was there! read more

Distant Brewing - Pretzels and beer cheese - Breweries Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Stopped in for some post dinner beers on a Wednesday and it was packed to the brim with people and dogs inside. The assortment of beers they offered were amazing, we found so many good brews and even filled a couple crowlers to take back home with us from this trip. The stouts were probably some of my favorites, well balanced full bodied profiles you can easily taste the elements of each flavor brewed in clearly. The cider was light and crisp. I probably should have brought a few more crowlers back but I will be back again soon! read more

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The WORSE BURGER I have eaten in a long time. The burger patties didn't look or tasted like beef. It had an overly unpleasant peppered taste as if trying to mask the weird mystery meat. The texture of the patties were spongy. The service was not great. The black-bearded guy was unfriendly and not helpful. The Caesar Salad was good and reasonably priced. The beer was good hence the two stars. read more

Stopped by for a quick beer. The staff were very helpful and gave us recommendations. I drank the pale ale Sea to Summit and it was really good. 5:00 pm on a Friday night, they're a little busy but they have plenty of seating inside as well as seating outside with heaters. read more

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The vibe of this place is amazing! We ordered 3 drinks a sour, a stout and another beer that I don't remember but all three were great. The food was good too, we ordered Mac n cheese which turned out to be our favorite definitely recommend. We also got the Nachos and the chicken skewers, the Nachos were great, chicken skewers were juicy and tender I however did not enjoy the sauce that came with the skewer. read more

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So glad my bf suggested we stop here after some fun in the snow. Loved loved loved their hazy sky pillow. We also ordered their chicken tenders twice, it was so good! Extra bonus is they are dog friendly. It was a bit tight inside so we sat outside and they kindly turned on the heat lamp for us. Playlist was great, food and drinks were delicious, it was really nice to wind down before we headed down the mountain. This will definitely be a regular spot the next time we're in town. read more

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Great place for beer in the mountains! Food was pretty good, the environment was laid back, and they had a Padres game on. They also have a live entertainment schedule for the month. Ordered a wide variety of food. The best items were the Cuban sandwich, Buffalo Chicken Caesar Wrap, and the Bacon Mac n Cheese. Would skip the chicken tenders and pizza next time. Beer was great and there was a variety to try. On a Wednesday evening, last call for food was at 8:00 p.m. and last call for beer was at 9:00 p.m. read more

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A group of my friends came here for drinks and it was a fun experience. We ordered bourbon stout and my god it was so creamy and rich, had to slowly sip on it. The outdoors seating area was super cute and spacious for a large friend group. Nice service as well. Bathroom was clean too which I appreciate when I'm in public . Always a great spot to come back to when in Mammoth read more

This place is hands down the BEST brewery I've been to in all of California. Great vibe, delicious food and most of all- the beer is top notch. The staff there is also amazing and provides service with a smile If you're ever on the east side, Distant is 100% worth a visit read more

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This place is AWESOME! The service was so great. Fast service and the food was delicious, portions were generous!! The beer so good! read more

Distant Brewing - Distant brew beer - Breweries Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

This place rules. Brewers that care about your palate, cooks that take care of your nourishment... cool atmosphere. Dont even get me started on the bar staff. Welcoming, speedy and fun. Then there is Sergio.... Rock star man.... 500 stars. Check em out and grab some beer to go too. read more

A must-stop every time we are in town. Staff's always friendly, beer is 10/10 (love you, Sky Pillow), and food totally hit the spot this last time around. Surprisingly, few eateries around town are dog-friendly, so we appreciate a place we can come with our pup while we have a beer and a bite to eat. read more

Best beer and atmosphere in Mammoth! I went there frequently when I lived in town and always look forward to coming back for a visit. The staff are always friendly and knowledgeable. And the music, pool tables and patio make it the best spot for a post-hike/ski brew!! read more

Distant Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

After a day of fishing - we stopped by Distant Brewing... my oh my ... my partner loved the beer here, it's the ideal West Coast IPA (: Was craving for mozzarella sticks and Chicken Caesar Salad - the portions are great for sharing! Relax vibe, staff is nice and lots of indoor and outdoor seating available. They have pool tables available as well. We'll definitely be back the next time we visit Mammoth! read more

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We came here several times during a recent Mammoth trip. The beer was great, the food was delicious, and the staff was friendly. We tried the Mac n cheese, pulled pork sandwich, and chicken bacon avo sandwich, all were tasty! Will definitely be back next time in town! read more

Who would've thunk we'd find an establishment that not only serves up delightful craft beers but also tasty morsels all the way out in Mammoth Lakes? Distant Brewing is all that AND a bag of chips (which coincidentally is included with all sandwich orders)! It's the ideal spot to relax after hitting the slopes. I started with a custom flight including the following: 1 - Bounce to the Ounce (Hazy IPA) 2 - Peak to Peak (Pilsner) 3 - KupferBier (Vienna lager) 4 - Sure, Bert! (Sour) As you can see, Distant has a legit and wide selection of craft beers. Besides IPAs, they also offer lagers, pilsners, stouts, sours, hard kombuchas, hard seltzers and hard ciders. They have something for every beer aficionado! To eat, I ordered the B.L.A.T. and it was quite possibly the best meal I had on our trip. The sourdough was perfectly toasted and the avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion and cheddar cheese filler tasted fresh. The meal is also served with the aforementioned bag of chips and a pickle. Brewery staff was efficient with taking and delivering orders to customers seated both inside and outside. I was sporting a Sacramento brewery's t-shirt and one of the servers recognized it so he and I chatted it up. If you find yourself in Mammoth and thirsty for beer, pop into Distant Brewing for a pour! read more

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My boyfriend and I came to this establishment based on the reviews and the recommendations and were left pretty dissatisfied. We walk in , no acknowledgment which is okay, and we did take a few minutes probably 8-10 min to figure out what we wanted because again we have never been here. We proceeded to stand in line then get our order taken by an older gentleman who was not only passive aggressive he was just weird. Absolutely no emotion, no customer service skills and in general it left us feeling like how are people recommending this place? He checked our IDs for 3 minutes , but then proceeded to give us attitude when we asked to taste the huckleberry seltzer? I'm sorry if we're inconveniencing you at your place of work but I unfortunately have to say it IS your job to attend to our needs which honestly we didn't need much. Our food was pretty below average, we asked for our chicken tenders extra crispy they came out soft and my burger was over salted so I'm guessing the good reviews are coming from locals who don't know any better, but I would skip this place. read more

Distant Brewing - burger, pizza, chicken tenders (soggy mess) - Breweries Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California