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    Allegra G.

    This is my favorite brewery! Good beer in the forest is the best. It feels like you're getting to hang out at a good friend's property. Everyone is so friendly and they have a variety of beers that will satisfy any palette. They also have a variety of mocktails as well! I love that they serve their beer in reusable glasses instead of plastic like a lot of other places. My current favorite is the summer shandy. The Meyer lemon is so bright, refreshing and perfect for summer. The sour is also a refreshing summer sipper. They provide all sorts of games like corn hole, ping pong, and disc golf! I also love that they now have a food truck on the property for if you get hungry. I think the only improvement would be if they had some sort of misters or a sun shade for when it's triple digits in the summer. Overall a wonderful place!

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    Candace Y.

    This place is a nice oasis of fine beers located in a forested area of Plumas. It's quite a long drive from Sacramento to get here, but it's definitely worth a visit if you find yourself in the area. During the summer, the tiny food trailer parked to the side becomes the Ricochet Cafe. There's a swag shack with all the usual microbrewery swag, and more. (I laughed at the special knitted glove for holding a cold glass in very cold temperatures.) The Belgian Tripel ale was quite a nice discovery for my taste buds. Bursting with flavor, it hit the spot after the wintry long drive. There were a lot of nice outdoor sitting areas. However, it being winter, the tables that were near the new fire pit were more popular. The Brewing Lair is well worth a visit.

    Chris S.

    The Brewing Lair is a fun outdoor hang out and brewery nestled off CA-70. They host a regular rotation of ales and IPA (tending on the hoppy side mostly but I'd really enjoy seeing some experimentation). The barkeeps are pretty chill and perhaps most impressive are the wares in the gift hut like the handmade growlers and mugs. Awesome items for the trip home! There's a good amount of outdoor space perfect for a warm afternoon in the sun or shade. An open grassy area is complimented with a music stage frequently hosting a range of talent from across the West Coast. They have disc golf course surrounding the grounds though it can be challenging to locate through the bushes.

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    Rayce M.

    This is an awesome spot tucked away in the forest off of Highway 70 near Portola/ Blairsden. They have a ton of great outdoor space and do all of their brewing in a cool building on site. They also have a disc golf course and activities like hula hoops for the kids and ping pong tables. I had the Trail of Tastes which is a flight of all 6 beers they make plus I grabbed the ginger beer and we tried the shandy. I went back and forth on five stars vs four. I only decided 4 stars because all of the beers lean on the hoppy side. Even as an avid IPA drinker, they were a bit hoppy for me. I wish there was a wider variety of beers. The sour was fantastic! Best beer by far! The NA menu here is also pretty decent. If you are in this area, I would recommend checking out the Brewing Lair.

    Spicy ginger, beer, take it outside IPA, and ambush IPA.
    Holly S.

    Stop by here the Saturday of Father's Day weekend. They had a food truck, which was a plus for a brewery. As well as multiple lawns areas with chairs, tables and benches on patios, lawn games, and even ping-pong. Loved the multigenerational atmosphere! I totally enjoyed the ginger beer, as the rest of my crew had IPAs. They also had some very creative nonalcoholic bevies, as well as flavored popcorn! Being a popcorn addict, I picked up a bag of the rosemary... It was delicious!

    Tiffany T.

    Wow! This place is awesome! Great beer and they have a non alcoholic option as well! We had an amazing time enjoying their spacious area. Their merchandise is made local and pretty cool. We came on a Wednesday so there wasn't a food truck but I believe most days there is. If you're in the area don't miss this brewery!

    Mark S.

    Needing to have a brew after driving for an hour from Reno on a warm summer day, we decided to drop by after ordering some food from the nearby Ricochet Cafe. The service was with a smile and a hearty greeting. The beers were cold, reasonably priced, and tasted just fine. Not my favorite by any means, but pretty good. The kicker is the setting. Amidst the tall pine trees of Graeagal, you can't help but being awed by the nature around you. All sorts of different tables and chairs gives everyone the kind of ambiance that you and your group can imagine. The only reason I didn't give it a five-star is that it was not really exceptional. It was really good, but nothing that made me want to jump out of my seat and say wow.

    Chloe B.

    One of the most unique brewery experiences I've had recently. It's tucked in the forest with activities to keep the fun going. You want to just sit and chill or play ping pong or even disc golf, this is the place to visit. They have a gift shop as well and make the beers there on site. Don't forget, they even have mocktails for the non drinkers or DDs. They also have a food cart on site for grub. Staff is super friendly and good beverages. Recommend.

    Phillip G.

    Great beer and fun spot. Beers are gluten friendly/removed. Very helpful and knowledgeable tenders. Can't wait to try the taco truck on next visit.

    Nichole R.

    I've stopped into the brewing lair many times on our Graeagle trips. Love the atmosphere, fun cozy little spot in the woods, though it doesn't offer much shade so my favorite time to visit is when the weather is cool. I haven't found a beer I absolutely love there, but it's probably me, not you Brewing Lair, as the hoppy brews are not a fave. Would love to see a little more variety.

    Kimberly N.

    It was fun to get away for the day recently for a beautiful drive to Blairsden. We knew we wanted to end up at The Brewing Lair - it had been on our radar for quite a while. It turns out that it is an especially good place to go for a beer during these Covid days. With gorgeous, relaxing views and plenty of green space between picnic tables and chairs from which to enjoy them, we picked up a couple IPAs from the tap room window and made our way across the grass to an available area to sit. Leashed dogs are welcome so we brought ours. We also picked up a pizza from a nearby restaurant and brought that, too. The parklike setting was perfect to enjoy a beautiful afternoon and several others were taking advantage of it, too, by bringing picnics, laying on blankets, or playing ping-pong. It almost felt like we were at a campground. There is even a fire pit available for use. We hope to get back here again as the weather gets nicer and perhaps even enjoy live outdoor music as restrictions start to loosen.

    D W.

    I just love everything about this brewery. The outdoor space is filled with games and massive tables that can be shared. It's got a chill vibe and it's on the outskirts of a beautiful quiet country town. Oh, and the beer is superb!!!

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    Such a wonderful, beautiful space for beer drinking! And the beer selection is great, too!

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    Beautiful setting, tasty beers, and good times. Don't forget to try the umami flavored popcorn...a must have!

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    Great beer! Great food! Great atmosphere! Want to experience the Lost Sierra, search no further.

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    Great selection of very tasty brews, served in a beautiful forest setting - what could be better!

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