At the site of where it all began, our Taproom is located 6.5 miles east of Highway 101 in sunny and picturesque Blue Lake, CA, just a stone’s throw from the Mad River.

Decorated to incorporate aspects of the Brewery’s history as well as it’s tribal identity, The Mad River Taproom offers a refreshing and laid-back atmosphere. Visitors can get both tried-and-true flagship beers like Steelhead Extra Pale Ale and our Jamaica Red Ale as well as small-batch fan-favorites and interesting seasonal varietals that indulge our experimental side, exclusively on tap in our Taproom throughout the year.

Welcoming vibes, pet-friendly, and a true gathering place, the Taproom features, in addition to indoor bar and seating, extended outdoor dining space that is complementary to the pleasant weather and lush views of our location. In addition to the delicious offerings from Low & Slow BBQ who operates the kitchen space attached to our bar, we also partner with local food trucks and vendors, making our Taproom a must-stop—whether you’re a local in search of a river-day end-destination, or a beer-lover looking to experience a special piece of Humboldt. Our Taproom is where craft beer and unbeatable atmosphere collide. Order pickup and reservations available.

TankQGirl67
TankQGirl67
November 18, 2023
Tara. miss you all Laura the VV past trucker
Reba Waun
Reba Waun
November 14, 2023
Low & Slow BBQ. Tried tri -tip, pork loin, and shredded chicken. All were cooked well and tasty. They have variety of sauces. Their sign indicated closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. My first experience and it appears they have specialties each day. I enjoyed their fried pickles it was great.
Eric Hall
Eric Hall
November 11, 2023
Good food, good beer, good music, good vibes and great trails around to walk off your beer buzz.
Tom Tellez
Tom Tellez
October 28, 2023
Awesome everyday in every way! Im a huge fan.
Marc Brouillard
Marc Brouillard
October 21, 2023
Great beer and a nice little restaurant. It's worth a stop off 299, for sure!
K. Dely
K. Dely
September 29, 2023
Nice dog friendly outdoor seating with a good selection of beers on tap. Low and Slow BBQ is right there to grab some food and relax.
Terri Bonow
Terri Bonow
September 9, 2023
Great Brewery with good food. The bands are fun and the beer garden is where to be year round.
nor cal yota707.
nor cal yota707.
September 2, 2023
Meh overpriced food. liberals everywhere.
Susan Wilson
Susan Wilson
August 29, 2023
Good food, outdoor seating available, good view of Bay
Naomi Reid
Naomi Reid
August 19, 2023
Ordered the single meat platter OMG have lunch and now dinner. Was great! Portions were more than expected. I will be back!!!

BEER TASTING MENU

Mad River Brewery Core Beer Tasting Menu: Steelhead Extra Pale Ale ABV 5.6% IBU 26.24 A bright golden-hued ale of medium body with a spicy floral hop character and mild bitterness. Gold Medal winner at the Great American Beer Festival in 2008 & 2012. Silver Medal winner in 2010 & 2013. Featured at Oracle Park. Pairs well with cheddar cheese, maple desserts, and our favorite – a hamburger. 16oz / $6 Pitcher / $22 Historic State Park IPA ABV 6.6% IBU 30 A golden, medium-bodied IPA with a bold nose of grapefruit and fresh citrus. Tropical flavors of passion fruit, peach and ripe melon melded with light bitterness and a malty finish create a truly exceptional ale. Featured at Oracle Park. Pairs well with strong, spicy foods or bold, sweet desserts. 16oz / $6 Pitcher / $22 Canyon of Dreams Double IPA ABV 8.6% IBU 95.2 Malty, hoppy and strong, Double IPA is dry hopped with Amarillo hops for a fresh piney flavor and citrus aroma. Robust yet perfectly balanced, this imperial pale ale is winner of the summer 2021 United States Beer Tasting Championship, and our second installment to the California State Park series. Pairs well with brisket, sharp cheeses, and very sweet desserts. 12oz / $6 Pitcher / $22 Uniontown Porter ABV 6.5% IBU 34.2 This traditionally styled Porter has complex malt characteristics balanced with a mild hop profile. The Scottish smoked and peated malts lend added complexity and a mild smoky flavor. Pairs well with smoked foods, butter cheddars, and cream puffs. 16oz / $6 Pitcher / $22 Jamaica Red Ale ABV 6.5% IBU 45.3 This mahogany-hued ale brings an intense spectrum of spicy aromatic hop character balanced by a full-bodied caramel richness. Pairs well with chicken, seafood, and tangy cheeses. 16oz / $6 Pitcher / $22 Maize Goddess Indigenous Ale ABV 4.3% IBU 8.6 A light golden cerveza celebration indigenous cultures across the world. With a subtle hop aroma and a touch of sweetness from flaked maize sourced from Ioway Farms, this ale promotes regenerative agriculture and intertribal commerce. Maize Goddess is crisp, refreshing, and easy drinking. Pairs well with summer festival foods like grilled meats, roasted corn, and fries. 16oz / $6 Pitcher / $22 Cider Enjoy a rotating selection of guest hard ciders on tap. Ask your server for flavor profiles and suggested pairings. 12oz / $6 16oz / $8 Bottle / $25- $32 Wine Enjoy a rotating selection of local wines, red and white. Ask your server for flavor profiles and suggested pairings. 5oz / $8 Ask your server for our current seasonal selections and Guest Taps, as well as Flight options and recommendations! Italian Soda The classic soda water with your choice of flavored syrup. Sugar free options available. 16oz / $3 Hot Chocolate Warm up during those colderdays with a mug of hot chocolate! Topped with a generous swirl of sweet vanilla whipped cream. $2 Yerba Mate $5 Kombucha $5 Can Soda or Apple Juice $2 Sparkling Water $1
Low & Slow BBQ Check the Blackboard or call in for meat options 707-496-9578 Ask about our rotating specials, catering, and meat sold by the pound BBQ Menu The Platter • Single Platter: choice of one meat, two sides, and one cornbread muffin. $24 • Double Platter: choice of two meats, two sides, and two cornbread muffins. $34 • Triple Platter: choice of three meats, three sides, and three cornbread muffins. $44 Tacos (2) - $16 • Corn Tortillas topped with spicy aioli, coleslaw, choice of meat, and pickled jalapenos, radishes, and sweet peppers. BBQ Sandwich (served with fries) Your choice of two styles: • Simple- Choice of one meat and one sauce on a bun with pickles. $16.50 • Deluxe- Choice of one meat, one sauce, and either arugula or coleslaw. Topped with pickles and pickled onions. $18 Salads BBQ Salad - $16 Organic Spring Mix, Choice of Meat, Cucumber, Carrot, Tomato, Pickled onion, sweet pepper, and jalapeno with choice of one dressing. Organic House Salad- $12 Organic Spring Mix, Cucumber, Carrot, Tomato, Sweet Pepper, Red Onion, Strawberry, and Goat Cheese with choice of one dressing. Fried Chicken Caesar - $14 Chopped Romaine, Parmesan Cheese, Croutons, topped with our hand-breaded chicken tenders and Caesar dressing on the side. Sides Coleslaw- Small $6 Large $9 Mac & Cheese Small $8 Large $11 Baked Beans Small $8 Large $11 Potato Salad with Bacon and Jalapeno Small $8 Large $11 Side Salad $8 Vegetable Medley $8 Cornbread Muffins (2) (Spicy or Regular) $4 Fries $6 Smothered Fries $12 Garlic Parmesan Fries $9 Fire Fries $9 Burgers Our patties are double ground by hand with fresh brisket, tri-tip, and bacon. Cooked medium. Served with fries. Upgrade side for $2. Add bacon, avocado, bacon jam, or caramelized onions for $2. Smash Burger - $16.50 House Patty, Choice of one cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle on a toasted bun. The G.O.A.T - $20 House Patty, roasted jalapeno, goat cheese, bacon, spicy aioli, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle on a toasted bun. Bourbon Bacon Jam- $20 House Patty, double bacon, double cheddar, homemade bacon jam, crispy fried onion, homemade bourbon BBQ, and pickles on a toasted bun. Guac Like a Magician - $20 House Patty, homemade guacamole, pepper jack, bacon, jalapenos and spicy aioli on a toasted bun. SERVED WITH FRIES. UPGRADE SIDE FOR $2 Mushroom Swiss - $20 House Patty, marinated portobello strips, swiss cheese, crispy fried onion, garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, and pickle on a toasted bun. Vegetarian Portobello "Burger" - $17 Grilled marinated portobello, caramelized onion, garlic aioli, spring mix, tomato, and pickle on a toasted bun. Fried Chicken Served with Fries. Upgrade side for $2. Fried Chicken Sandwich - $16.50 Hand breaded Buttermilk Fried Chicken Breast, coleslaw, onion, tomato, pickle and choice of sauce on a toasted bun. Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich - $16.50 Hand breaded Buttermilk Spicy Fried Chicken Breast, honey butter, pickled onion, pickled jalapeno, spicy aioli and pickle and choice on a toasted bun. Chicken Tenders - $15 Hand Breaded Buttermilk Chicken Tenders served on a bed of fries with house pickled veggies on the side. Choice of dipping sauce. SERVED WITH FRIES. UPGRADE SIDE FOR $2. Nashville Chicken Sandwich - $18 EXTRA HOT! Hand breaded Buttermilk Spicy Fried Chicken Breast smothered in Nashville Spicy Paste, honey butter, pickled onion, pickled jalapeno and habanero, spicy aioli and pickle and choice on a toasted bun. Kids Menu Kids Tender $8 Kids Burger $8 Kids Corndog $10 Sauces Sweet, Tangy, Bourbon or Alabama White BBQ Fry Sauce Ranch Dressing Buffalo Blue cheese Dressing Garlic, Mustard, Spicy, or Horseradish Aioli. Caesar Dressing Balsamic Vinaigrette

Please see the special board for daily offerings from the smoker!

Low & Slow BBQ Check the Blackboard or call in for meat options 707-496-9578 Ask about our rotating specials, catering, and meat sold by the pound BBQ Menu The Platter • Single Platter: choice of one meat, two sides, and one cornbread muffin. $24 • Double Platter: choice of two meats, two sides, and two cornbread muffins. $34 • Triple Platter: choice of three meats, three sides, and three cornbread muffins. $44 Tacos (2) - $16 • Corn Tortillas topped with spicy aioli, coleslaw, choice of meat, and pickled jalapenos, radishes, and sweet peppers. BBQ Sandwich (served with fries) Your choice of two styles: • Simple- Choice of one meat and one sauce on a bun with pickles. $16.50 • Deluxe- Choice of one meat, one sauce, and either arugula or coleslaw. Topped with pickles and pickled onions. $18 Salads BBQ Salad - $16 Organic Spring Mix, Choice of Meat, Cucumber, Carrot, Tomato, Pickled onion, sweet pepper, and jalapeno with choice of one dressing. Organic House Salad- $12 Organic Spring Mix, Cucumber, Carrot, Tomato, Sweet Pepper, Red Onion, Strawberry, and Goat Cheese with choice of one dressing. Fried Chicken Caesar - $14 Chopped Romaine, Parmesan Cheese, Croutons, topped with our hand-breaded chicken tenders and Caesar dressing on the side. Sides Coleslaw- Small $6 Large $9 Mac & Cheese Small $8 Large $11 Baked Beans Small $8 Large $11 Potato Salad with Bacon and Jalapeno Small $8 Large $11 Side Salad $8 Vegetable Medley $8 Cornbread Muffins (2) (Spicy or Regular) $4 Fries $6 Smothered Fries $12 Garlic Parmesan Fries $9 Fire Fries $9 Burgers Our patties are double ground by hand with fresh brisket, tri-tip, and bacon. Cooked medium. Served with fries. Upgrade side for $2. Add bacon, avocado, bacon jam, or caramelized onions for $2. Smash Burger - $16.50 House Patty, Choice of one cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle on a toasted bun. The G.O.A.T - $20 House Patty, roasted jalapeno, goat cheese, bacon, spicy aioli, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle on a toasted bun. Bourbon Bacon Jam- $20 House Patty, double bacon, double cheddar, homemade bacon jam, crispy fried onion, homemade bourbon BBQ, and pickles on a toasted bun. Guac Like a Magician - $20 House Patty, homemade guacamole, pepper jack, bacon, jalapenos and spicy aioli on a toasted bun. SERVED WITH FRIES. UPGRADE SIDE FOR $2 Mushroom Swiss - $20 House Patty, marinated portobello strips, swiss cheese, crispy fried onion, garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, and pickle on a toasted bun. Vegetarian Portobello "Burger" - $17 Grilled marinated portobello, caramelized onion, garlic aioli, spring mix, tomato, and pickle on a toasted bun. Fried Chicken Served with Fries. Upgrade side for $2. Fried Chicken Sandwich - $16.50 Hand breaded Buttermilk Fried Chicken Breast, coleslaw, onion, tomato, pickle and choice of sauce on a toasted bun. Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich - $16.50 Hand breaded Buttermilk Spicy Fried Chicken Breast, honey butter, pickled onion, pickled jalapeno, spicy aioli and pickle and choice on a toasted bun. Chicken Tenders - $15 Hand Breaded Buttermilk Chicken Tenders served on a bed of fries with house pickled veggies on the side. Choice of dipping sauce. SERVED WITH FRIES. UPGRADE SIDE FOR $2. Nashville Chicken Sandwich - $18 EXTRA HOT! Hand breaded Buttermilk Spicy Fried Chicken Breast smothered in Nashville Spicy Paste, honey butter, pickled onion, pickled jalapeno and habanero, spicy aioli and pickle and choice on a toasted bun. Kids Menu Kids Tender $8 Kids Burger $8 Kids Corndog $10 Sauces Sweet, Tangy, Bourbon or Alabama White BBQ Fry Sauce Ranch Dressing Buffalo Blue cheese Dressing Garlic, Mustard, Spicy, or Horseradish Aioli. Caesar Dressing Balsamic Vinaigrette

Please note the Low & Slow kitchen closes 1 hour before the Tap Room.

Monday           CLOSED

Tuesday          CLOSED

Wednesday        12:00 PM- 8:00 PM

Thursday           12:00 PM- 8:00 PM

Friday               12:00 PM- 8:00 PM

Saturday          12:00 PM- 8:00 PM

Sunday            12:00 PM- 8:00 PM

Give us a call:
707-668-4151 ext. 106

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!

PASKENTA BAND OF NOMLAKI INDIANS ACQUIRES MAD RIVER BREWERY

Purchase of Brewery from Yurok Tribe Builds Economic Portfolio

Corning, Calif. – (March 20, 2024) – Today, the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians announced the acquisition of the Mad River Brewery from the Yurok Tribe in Northwestern California. Based in Blue Lake, California, Mad River Brewery has distinguished itself as a producer of premium craft beers, recognized for their quality and dedication to environmental stewardship…

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