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    Distant Brewing

    4.4 (359 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    DISTANT BREWING ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Live music
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    West Coast IPA and their Sure, Bert Sour
    Cindy M.

    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.

    Dance floor
    John T.

    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.

    Menu as of Feb 2026
    Erin H.

    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.

    Flight time. All bomb!
    Rick C.

    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.

    Dark mountain coffee stout

    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!

    Sea to summit blonde ale
    McKenna H.

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

    Front Counter
    Rayce M.

    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!

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

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    Thanks for the kind words Matt and hope to have you back soon, cheers!

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    Ask the Community - Distant Brewing

    Is it 21 and up?

    To order beer, yes. To order food or soda or iced tea or to play pool or any of the games on the game shelf or to listen to music or to hang out? No.

    Are there TVs there to watch the LA Kings games?

    We have a 100” projector and we can play one game at a time. Just ask your bartender and if no one has requested anything we should be able to find it to stream online.

    Does this restaurant take reservations ? Thank you!

    We do not. It’s all first come first serve.

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    Review Highlights - Distant Brewing

    Service was a bit slow but due to Covid and probably the adjustment they have to make I will give them a pass on that.

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    Mammoth Rock Brasserie - Yellow tail special

    Mammoth Rock Brasserie

    (510 reviews)

    $$$

    tldr; the amazing trifecta of amazing service, food and views. The specials are often worth trying!…read more Mammoth is usually one of the few ski resorts in California that opens the longest, and has the most open terrain. This was particularly true of the 25/26 season, and I found myself there in what was likely one of the last powder days of the season. I stayed in the Mammoth Creek Inn, a short walk away from Mammoth Bowl, but this is not the first time I've been there. Mammoth Rock Brasserie is somewhat hidden as it exists above a bowling alley, but it is undeniably one of the rare gems in Mammoth Lakes. I walked in at about 5:30pm without a reservation on a Saturday, and everything was great. I got seated quickly near the window with a great view, and was given the rundown of the specials of the day, which I'll be grading individually. - Hamachi Special "Hamachi Crudo" (5/5) - done to absolute perfection, the choice of sauces and a small amount of ginger and seaweed salad made for a perfect tasing experience. The sashimi is fresh of course, but what sauces you pair with it matters - and Brasserie did it perfectly - Seabass special "Loup de Mer au Beurre Blanc" (5/5) - done to perfection! The skin was perfectly crispy, and the fillet done amazingly well and combined with the Beurre Blanc made for an incredible pairing. The mashed potato side and asparagus was also great, although I wasn't really a fan of the root vegetables. There was also the complementary bread and salted butter which were a great way to start. The bread I believe comes from Shea Schat's bakery in the same town. Overall everything was amazing, and you're overlooking some of the best views of Mammoth Lake's mountain range. It's difficult to not recommend the experience, except maybe it being a somewhat pricey fine dining experience, but I think everyone should try it at least once!

    An amazing steak!! The best!! Cocktails were great. We all got the Lemon pie martini. Super yummy…read more I did read on line that they would open our bottle of wine for a corkage fee. Our waiter said absolutely not. Still great place.

    Shelter Distilling - Spicy Tuna Hand-roll

    Shelter Distilling

    (647 reviews)

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    Went for a quick bite after a day skiing. The drinks were really good and the food delicious. I had…read morethe steak sandwich and my buddy had the pizza. Both were delicious. Service was quick and servers very pleasant. I highly recommend this place.

    This is our second visit to Shelter Distilling in the last year. We just stopped in for an…read moreappetizer and drink. We typically like sitting at the bar but bar seats were full so we opted for a table rather than wait. There are both high top and low top seating available as well as bar seating against the windows and fermentation silos. There is also seating outdoors if weather permits. The tables use a bar code scanning system to order food and drinks, then a person will deliver the food. I'm okay with this but I can see why some people would be frustrated with this process. For the appetizer we ordered the POBLANO ARTICHOKE DIP - $16 Artichoke, Poblano Chile, Corn, Cheddar, Colby Jack, Parmesan, Garlic, Mayonnaise, Sour Cream, Cream Cheese. Warmed and served with Pita bread or chips. We elected for the tortilla chips. This is a tasty appetizer and the perfect size for two people. For drinks we ordered two different hot cocktails served almost like a hot tea. Mulling it over - $17 Glass Creek Vodka, Mulled Spice Juice, Lemon. This was quite good and had a little bit of sweetness. The second was The Hot Toddy. $17. American Single Malt Whiskey, Lemon, Honey, Ginger. This tasted a little stronger and no sweetness. Do I think the drinks are a little expensive , yes. But sadly that is what you come across in a ski village. Personally I was a little shocked at how many families with young children were at the distillery but I've noticed that in almost every bar or brewery in Mammoth. Another good but different experience at Shelter Distilling.

    Mammoth Brewing - Double Damn Good Burger

    Mammoth Brewing

    (1.2k reviews)

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    OMG the food here was good!…read more I walked in around 3:30pm after an entire day of XC skiing and was pretty hungry and thirsty. I asked for a Mammoth Kolsch but the keg kicked so waited a few minutes while the bartender went to change it. Bartender was great, got me a pint of the first pull with minimal head as I watched him make my pour. Thank you bartender! Head always sucks IMHO lol...and the Kolsch was nice and crisp, just the way I like it! I worked hard today and for some reason the thing calling my attention on the menu today was the short rib. That isnt the first thing on the menu I usually look for but probably working my body hard made me want some protein. The short rib was so good, very tender, so well cooked and the BBQ demi glace hit the spot. It also came with arugula garnish, which is my favorite green and went very well with the short rib. Potato gratin was yummy and the onion rings perfect! I ate to my hearts content, soooo good! Large portion size so I have leftovers for another meal. Service was good, host at the front was super cheery and friendly. Lots of merch for sale here. Many of the beers also in cans for takeaway too. Also ample parking, and there is also an area to sit outside too. I chose to sit inside as I was outside all day already and got more than my daily Vit D dose! Overall, a great experience, I am definitely coming back!

    I visited Mammoth Brewing, and it was a not the best first-time experience. The atmosphere is…read moreundeniably fun. It has ample seating and is a two-story building. The food and drinks were both good. I don't like scanning the code to order on the phone. For refills, you have to get up and walk over to get a refill. That was a new experience for me. This is something to consider if you have young children. The food took more time than we expected. Some food items didn't arrive, which made it difficult when you have teenagers who are hangry at this point. Overall, it was just okay. This was a subpar first experience.

    Distant Brewing - breweries - Updated May 2026

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