Wow, a brewery randomly on the side of a mountain... and you can ride your bike right up to it. This place is rad, prices are more then fair, and the beer is nice and cold. I'll probably stop back by on my way out and get something from the swag shack and the little food spot. This whole place has been amazing. read more

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When you pull into the long driveway of this quaint brew pup, your blood pressure immediately drops and calmness comes about your being. Nestled back into the woods sits a brewing building with a beer bar. They have rotating suds (6-7) on the taps, including some not-so-traditional options like hard rootbeer and hard ginger beer plus some non-alcoholic options too. The seating is all outdoors. They have bags of popcorn for snacks at the bar (for purchase) There is also an on-site food truck. They offer up good food at California prices but quite tasty I'd say. The Fish tacos from the food truck were incredible. I saw an order of the loaded twisty fries come out with pulled pork that smelled absolutely amazing! Outside they have occasional live music, grills to make your own meals and plenty of seating. There's also some hiking trails to explore and a disc golf course. Really cool place to have a cold beer and let the everyday stress melt away while sipping it in the gentle woods. Oh, and very dog friendly too. read more

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This is a regular stop anytime we are in Graeagle. A wide selection of on-premises brews in a stunning location. A food truck for those that are hungry, BBQs for those that want to cook, bring your own food and maybe a lawn chair to enjoy live music. Disc golf course adjacent, they sell branded discs in the merch shop. Cash discount. Weekends can get crowded. Especially when a band is playing. read more

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! read more

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The space is BEAUTIFUL and the beer is great! They have a beer for everyone and they also have non alcoholic drinks as well. The beers are refreshing and finish well. The staff is super nice and friendly. They have a shed full of awesome swag. PARKING: They have a private parking lot with lots of spots. This is a wonderful brewery that's dog and kid friendly. If you're in the area, you should swing by! read more

Every time I'm out in the Lost Sierra I want to stop here and for one reason or another, it never happens, but it did recently and it's as awesome a venue as everyone says it is and you all NEED to stop. On a great summer adventure we finally made The Brewing Lair our last stop. The brewery itself is very small and there's no indoor seating, but there are SO MANY beautiful little venues and a huge lawn where you can sprawl out and enjoy. They have a lot of picnic tables with umbrellas for shade, large trees with adirondacks beneath them for cozy couples, and a game yard at the bottom of the property that's totally shaded with ping pong and other yard games to enjoy. They even have a lower parking area with a hiking trail up to the brewery AND a disc golf course! The brewery offers a great selection of their brews (by the pint or flight) and they also have a sizeable menu of NA drinks as well. I tries the Thai chili NA drink and it was light and refreshing. I was hoping for a bit more heat, but I id enjoy it. It's worth noting that many of the beers are hop forward styles, so if that's not your thing a pint over a flight might be the call. They also have locally made kombucha, cold brew coffee, and freshly made rosemary sea salt and sweet and salty popcorn too. If you get hungry there's a food truck on site with pub style grub like fish and chips, tacos etc. We'd planned to enjoy that but unfortunately the yellow jackets have just been brutal and they were swarming all over everything, especially anything edible, as soon as it hit a table. We did our best to avoid them but they wouldn't leave us alone and we ended up leaving. I'd love to return during a live music night or other evening activity. The whole place just felt fun and I know anyone who discovers it will fall in love too. read more

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. read more

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

Not much to say beyond what others have said. Rich and Susan run a great brewery and venue. Maybe there could be alternatives to ales, but Rich brews what he does. I appreciate they are open year round and some of my favorite moments have been when it's snowing. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

The Brewing Lair - Spicy ginger, beer, take it outside IPA, and ambush IPA. - Breweries Near Me - Blairsden, California

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! read more

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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. read more

The Brewing Lair - Breweries Near Me - Blairsden, California

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

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

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. read more

The Brewing Lair - Breweries Near Me - Blairsden, California

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

The Brewing Lair - Breweries Near Me - Blairsden, California

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!!! read more

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Always a great place to have a beer with family and friends, plus all friendly dogs are welcome as well. Beautiful setting with shade and trees and a little taco stand. read more

Fun brewery near Blairsden and Graeagle. They don't have food, but don't mind you bringing some of your own. There's a good little pizza spot down in Blairsden that everybody seems to stop at first. Lots of outdoor seating, good views, dog friendly, activities like frisbee golf and ping-pong. They were out of their West Coast IPA, so we had a red and a black IPA, both were fairly good. Great choice if you're in the area for a fun afternoon. read more

The Brewing Lair - Breweries Near Me - Blairsden, California

Busy on a saturday night but line moves quick. The Shandy beer was refreshing & tasty. Great outdoor spot, not sure what they do in the middle of winter since there is no inside. But a perfect spot for a cold beer in the summer time! read more

Absolutely epic atmosphere with tons of conversation/group tables. All of their beers are brewed onsite and they have mocktails too. The food truck is amazing as well and their swag shack will surely lure you into a purchase to memorialize your visit. This is a must visit destination when you're visiting the Graeagle area. read more

What a cool concept. Brewery in the middle of the woods with a slack line, disc golf course, ping pong tables, bags, and more! We surprisingly liked the black ipa most which we had never had before. Very dog friendly, but have your dog on a leash. Some pretty cool apparel. I had never heard of the lost sierras before going here. I'm going to have to do some more research on the origin of that. There are some nonalcoholic drinks and a food truck. I took a picture of the live music list for the season. Hoping to go back for some good jams! read more

The Brewing Lair - This flight of all their beers was only $10 - Breweries Near Me - Blairsden, California

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I regret that I have to give The Brewing Lair a bad review because I've had several of their excellent beers and I like to support small local businesses. Unfortunately, the management is shockingly unprofessional. In March, I made arrangements with Susan DeLano to provide two kegs of beer for my wedding on June 3rd. I was quoted a price and a delivery time and I accepted. We agreed to reconnect on May 17th to finalize the details and arrange payment. When I reached out on May 17th, Susan told me that she would only sell me a single keg because they are having a lot of demand for their product at their location, and they have standard policy to not to sell kegs in June. When I told her that this was disappointing information to receive with a little over 2 weeks to go until my wedding date and that that would have been critical information to let me know when we started emailing about my June wedding months ago, Susan then withdrew the offer of even a single keg. Attaching a screenshot of the March 28th email where she cheerfully entered into an agreement with me and never mentioned this June policy. The subject line of my email was "Beer for my wedding in June"! If you want beer from The Brewing Lair, by all means try to get some - just not at my wedding apparently. EDIT: The emails and your pettiness speak for themselves, Susan. I said that it would have been nice to have some advanced notice of your "standard policy" and then you refused to even sell me the half portion of what we agreed on. I was polite with you and you reacted with petulance. If anyone got stabbed in the back it wasn't you. read more

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My first visit to this brewery and luckily my companion had been here before. I loved it! Bring a picnic snack or lunch, your kids, your friends,good dogs on leashes and try their beers on tap the day you visit. 5 beers on tap so we had a flight first. My two favorites were Brewing Lair Tripel and Deep Cover Black IPA. My companions favorite was Take a Hike IPA. We each had a pint of our favorite after the flight. Outdoor games a plenty with disc golf, ping pong, corn hole, slack line. Nice large fire pit,picnic tables, chairs and a couple of grills for DIY BBQ. Swag shack with some cool shirts and other goodies to purchase. The land is tiered so all works under the beautiful pines. Look for the turn off before the turn to Blairsden and Greagle. I will be back to the Lost Sierra and this brewery with my clan of friends. read more

The Brewing Lair - Breweries Near Me - Blairsden, California

Such a fun spot to go for the day whether it is with friends or family, or maybe even with your dog. Perfect spot if you are looking for a chill outside ambiance. The drinks are fantastic. They also have home made popcorn there that we tried which was a great snack. read more

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

Craft beer, food trucks, and live music on a grassy mountainside. What's not to like?'!?! Always a great selection of beer and a beautiful setting to pass the time with friends or just solo people-watching! read more

First time here and thought I was delusional when maps told me to turn right. Tiny sign, gravel road... what?!? Little did I know the smiles that would happen in a short distance... All outside.. balance beam, fire pit, trails.. frisbee golf, ping pong... you name it, it's there. Food truck was a surprise but so good!! Can't wait to go back. read more

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What isn't perfect about this place. Great beer in the woods Plenty of seating snd dogs are welcome read more

The Brewing Lair - Zeppelin & Ozzy enjoying their parents beer stop - Breweries Near Me - Blairsden, California

Seriously wish this place had a stout and or a porter. Otherwise, the IPA's are tasty. Great ambience and good food at the temporary food trailer. Just need for variety of beers. read more

The best location to relax and sip beer in the great outdoors!! Highly recommend the trail taste bring some snacks, stay awhile; you won't regret it read more

The Brewing Lair - Trail of beers tasting - Breweries Near Me - Blairsden, California

Hyped as a super chill brewery in the mountains, my experience fell quite short & I can honestly say I'll never go back. No one greeted us when we arrived. There were two sets of customers (4-5 people) when we got there. Looked as though there were 6-8 employees standing around. All of them made eye contact with us & nothing else. No smiles, no welcome to the brewery. I guess they were too busy to greet new guests. Ambiance? The decor is pretty much picnic tables outdoors. No music, just the soft sounds of wind through the trees. Outhouses & porta potties? Interesting choice for a business. You run water presumably to the brewery, but can't manage indoor plumbing for your guests to use the facilities & wash their hands? Cornhole boards are tattered & worn. Time to replace them was a year or two ago. Food truck on-site did not appear to be cooking anything fresh? No smell of food being cooked even as people ordered & received food. Doesn't seem to be much of a draw at all. No lunch crowd. Their beer is overpriced, hoppy & bitter; true to the style of beer they're brewing, but why is there no option on the menu for a light beer drinker? I'm guessing the owner is extremely pleased with what they have built, but I'd rather be elsewhere. Cheers! read more

Because of Covid in summer 2020 and then winter, I am dying to get back to the Lair. The best things about it are the big south facing deck for sun exposure, the yard games, bbq area for making food, the deck chairs, and the disc golf course. I am indifferent to their brews. I usually have a pint there and take a growler with me for camping (at Davis or Frenchmans) or back to Reno. But I've found the growlers pick up a bit of a hay after taste and aren't as good as the fresh cold beer out of the taps (likely that the temps are covering up the imperfections). But the brewer and staff are really nice folks. And it is such a treasure that they share this space with the public. So I like to support them. It's a great place for a date or hanging out with friends in the fresh mountain air! read more

Probably the funkiest brewery we've been to and we liked it. In the woods, just off the highway. Very small signage, maybe that's the plan (?), up the dirt road and there it is. Great beer, but not a secret evidenced by the amount of people here on a cold spring day. We had a flight of all five beers. All delicious. Settled on the Dark IPA. Surrounded by tall trees, there are decks, a patio, scattered chairs and picnic tables. Fire pit, corn hole and a disc golf course on site. Cleanest pit toilets I've ever seen and a nice touch of running water for hand washing. Bring your picnic and get some fresh air while enjoying the libations. Be aware, the beers here range from mid to high octane so if you are looking for light and summery you may be disappointed. Then again, maybe Back for another taste of delicious beer in an awesome location. Summer beers are here! Comet Solo India Blonde, clean crisp lightly hopped in a beautiful clear, dark yellow. Ambush West Coast IPA, dark gold in color with a nice hop bitterness. It's the weekend of July 4th so the place is pretty busy. Every chair and table is occupied as well as the corn hole and ping pong tables. Lots of families here with picnics and let's not forget the dogs. Summer Saturdays have live music and bonfires. read more

The Brewing Lair - July menu board. Sorry about the optics. - Breweries Near Me - Blairsden, California

You have to try the SHANDY. This drink encapsulates everything I would ever want in a beer. It's a blonde ale with lemon. It tastes like a beer version of spiked lemonade. I was in love once I tried a sip! It's so refreshing Not only does The Brewing Lair have great drinks, but they also have a great space. There's tables to sit at, games to play (ie. corn hole, disk golf, slack line), and it's all surrounded by trees, so you can really feel at one with nature read more

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We stopped here about 5:30pm on a Thursday. We heard about it from a friend who told us you would never know it was there. He was right, we almost drove right by and we were looking for it. This is a really cool place! You proceed up a gravel driveway and there is parking for larger vehicles and as you go up the hill there are smaller parking spots. DO NOT try to bring a camp trailer or boat with you, though! I doubt you could safely turn around. You are amongst the tall trees as you walk up to the brewery building and the grounds are simple but beautiful. There are ping pong tables with cup holders, corn hole and bbqs if you want to bring fixings with you. There are several picnic tables as well. They also have a swag shack where you can buy logo merchandise. Some of it was actually pretty cool. We thought they had a really cool logo. The brewery is small and the staff encourages you to walk in and explore. You order at the counter and there are several great options! They also do growler fills and sell growlers as well. There is plenty of seating and we also noticed they have a small concert series taking place this summer. My wife tried the solo shandy and really liked it. She does not like beer and this one has lemon juice and agave. I had the "Take a Hike" India red ale. It was pretty tasty as well. This was a really cool experience and we will be back. read more

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