welcome to the beer blog
Something new for 2026— we are introducing a beer blog! Get a sneak peek at what is in the works for tap room exclusive offerings, and learn about the creativity and science that goes on behind-the-scenes at Paskenta Mad River Brewery.
Brew Blog – 3/20/2026
Hello beer lovers, and blog readers,
Welcome back! We have a lot of irons in the fire at the brewery, with some exciting things on the horizon for everyone to enjoy. Thank you to all who gave us feedback for the Luminaire Lager. We are thrilled to see people really loving this crisp, light, and refreshing take on Mad River beer.
Most recently, I’ve been working on an American Wheat brewed with lemon peel and grains of paradise that I’m thrilled to get on tap for our taproom guests. We’re calling it Another Day in Paradise. This wheat beer will come in at 4.7% ABV and 21 IBU. In the glass, it pours a hazy pale yellow with a fluffy white head. Expect a soft, pillowy mouthfeel with flavors reminiscent of lemon curd and shortbread finishing with a subtle, warming spice character derived from the grains of paradise. It’s the perfect companion for a lovely day in sunny ol’ Blue Lake. We should be seeing this on tap in the coming weeks with more exciting things coming soon.
Cheers,
Julien
Brew Blog – 1/29/2026
Hello beer lovers and blog readers,
I’m Julien. For those that don’t know me, I am one of the brewers here at PMRB. I have been working here for a few years now. We wanted to get together a regular blurb of what’s going on behind the scenes at Mad River! This month on the pilot system I have been excited to get a fresh new lager out for the taproom, the Lumin Aire Lager. This recipe has been crafted with a special ingredient, Orange Blossoms. We expect this to impart a delicate herbal orange note to what is already a delightful beverage. A pale lager made with rice, leaving plenty of room for bright and delicate flavors like the orange blossom. This beer will keep you wanting more! We should expect this to hit the tap room in early spring, pairing perfectly with those fresh buds all around us.
Cheers,
Julien
