Mammoth Brewing Company

Mammoth Brewing CompanyMammoth Brewing Company
Mammoth Brewing CompanyMammoth Brewing Company
Brewery, Bar

18 Lake Mary Rd
Mammoth Lakes, California, 93546
United States

(760) 934-7141 | map
mammothbrewingco.com
BEER STATS
Average:
3.74
Beers:
48
Ratings:
1,669
PLACE STATS
Average:
4.04
Reviews:
15
Ratings:
42
pDev:
10.64%
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Rated: 4.54 by Beergod420 from Michigan

Jan 31, 2023
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Reviewed by schoolboy from Ohio

3.61/5  rDev -10.6%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 4.25 | service: 2.5 | selection: 4
My ratings do not reflect how much I liked this place. They do demonstrate how ratings do not translate to a recommendation. Hopefully, though, it will be obvious that I like this place and would return on the outside chance that I am ever in Mammoth Lakes, California again in the future.

They specialize in sours, and I tried four of them over the course of the week in Mammoth. Their AIPA is just OK. I never got to the others, even though I know we had a Porter at one time.

The vibe is whatever you make it since they do not wait tables. You can't call it service at all. The food is separate (you walk up and order) and it is tasty just like the brew side of things.

I do not like the format of the bar and restaurant or the lack of service but still recommend it for good food and drink. Heck, I bought a Highest brewery t-shirt. It wouldn't be so difficult to wait tables for customers who prefer service.
Feb 05, 2020
 
Rated: 4.29 by ckeegan04 from Texas

Aug 06, 2018
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Rated by jamyers1 from Pennsylvania

4.43/5  rDev +9.7%
vibe: 5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5
I was on vacation...a great find in Mammoth Lakes, CA. The food was good too...
Aug 02, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by fthegiants from California

Mar 07, 2018
 
Rated: 4.17 by Keananmichael5 from California

Apr 23, 2017
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Reviewed by IKnoGoodBeer from Nevada

5/5  rDev +23.8%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
Well priced aged beer. You tried the rest this is the best. So flavorful you just might slap your girlfriend! Ages so well but taste so good it's hard to do so. Find it drink it, try to save one if you can! This beer will not disappoint you.
Jan 11, 2017
 
Rated: 4.14 by AlvinLin from New York

Dec 22, 2016
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Rated by Jeremiah_Nelson from California

4.29/5  rDev +6.2%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.5
Great views!. Good service. Good beers. Fun in the winter.
Aug 21, 2016
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Reviewed by Lingenbrau from Oregon

4.43/5  rDev +9.7%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.5
First time to the new location, and quite the difference! My favorite thing about the old place was the bathroom sink handles having Vise Grips for leverage. Nothing like that here! Beautiful inside and out, great large biergarten outside with an awesome tap truck. Great food, great beer, and everyone looked happy. Love Mammoth. Cheers!
Aug 07, 2016
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Reviewed by Phil-Fresh from California

3.85/5  rDev -4.7%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3.75 | service: 4 | selection: 3.75
Located right off the main drag, the brewery has a beautiful tasting room and eating area with large windows over looking the surrounding mountains. Inside there's an array of flagship beers, as well as 4-5 special offerings. The beers are solid and clean. The food is quite tasty (cant go wrong with local beef) and service is usually pretty quick.
Jun 05, 2016
 
Rated: 3.68 by HippieDave56 from Arizona

May 30, 2016
 
Rated: 3.45 by LXIXME from New Mexico

Apr 30, 2016
 
Rated: 3.83 by Gobzilla from California

Mar 05, 2016
 
Rated: 4.29 by Teen-o from California

Nov 14, 2015
 
Rated: 4.03 by Redgoatman from California

Nov 03, 2015
 
Rated: 4.08 by Handsome_James from California

Jul 26, 2015
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Reviewed by fredmugs from Indiana

4.12/5  rDev +2%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 3.75 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5
Great place to hang out after hiking the PCT. The server was very helpful and knowledgeable of the production of the beers served and their were 12 different offerings on tap. I certainly hope I get another chance to visit.
Jun 08, 2015
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Reviewed by RyanK252 from California

4.17/5  rDev +3.2%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25
Very nice location in the heart of Mammoth with a killer view. Never been in there during peak hours, but always a few people around. Friendly knowledgeable staff and solid beer on tap. Limited releases are always good.
Jun 03, 2015
 
Rated: 4.23 by tbone1384 from Wyoming

May 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.84 by mig100 from Texas

Mar 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by The_Jerk from California

Nov 19, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by Honeybourne from Scotland

Nov 11, 2014
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Reviewed by RogueOz from California

3.75/5  rDev -7.2%
I have been to both the old and new facility, new facility wins hands down. Mammoth is a four seasons town so come winter this would be an inside deal 100%, but I went late summer/early fall, so sitting outside was still enjoyable. On a busy intersection, although a little removed from the actual corner, so the limited traffic was not disruptive. No food options here. Clean/functional bathrooms. Friendly/courteous staff, at least when we went. A nice selection of brews on tap, but no guest list (no problem since I wasn't there for the guest list). Parking options ample. Nice view into the sierras, and that fresh mountain breeze. Multiple levels could pose a problem for the physically disabled. An overall good, and relaxing experience. Somewhere between 3.5-3.75. Hope this helps. Cheers.
Oct 28, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by kingpin1010 from California

Oct 25, 2014
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Reviewed by N8rhino from California

4.5/5  rDev +11.4%
I love most of their beers and the seasonal varieties are very nice. The new location is much better, although I'm not sure they have plans to open a kitchen or the upstairs of the building?
Oct 03, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Kramerwtmf from California

Sep 27, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by vma from California

Aug 02, 2014
 
Rated: 4.18 by B_B from California

Jul 07, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by the_encinitan from California

Jul 04, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by chadski from California

Jun 30, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by RBassSFHOPit2ME from California

May 14, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by TrojanWheels from California

Apr 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Hopheadjeffery from Illinois

Apr 03, 2014
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Reviewed by b0r3dguy from California

4.43/5  rDev +9.7%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 5 | food: 3
Stopped by this brewery the day after eating dinner at Toomey's (across the street) and trying some of the beers during dinner.

Overall, this place is great. It's not that big, but the tasting room was very welcoming. The servers were all very friendly and informative about the beers we tasted.

The price of the tasting was also very reasonable. For just $6, we got to taste 6 varieties of their seasonal beers. Then, for about $5 more, we got to taste the rest of their beers on tap (including their homebrewed root beer).

Their selection of beers were excellent and out of all the beers I tasted, I really liked (and wanted more) of their Amber Red Ale (Real McCoy), America IPA (Epic), and Eisbock (Fire & Eisbock). The only "food" they had were free bar pretzels.

I'd highly recommend stopping by this brewery if you are in town hitting the slopes at the world famous Mammoth Mountain ski resort.
Feb 28, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by greencovesteve from North Carolina

Feb 27, 2014
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Reviewed by jmdrpi from Pennsylvania

3.81/5  rDev -5.7%
vibe: 3 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 3.75
Stopped by here while on vacation, to sample a few of there specialty beers and pickup a t-shirt, as I had already drank a lot of their various regular beers the week we spent in the Yosemite area.

The location is in an older industrial looking building, with open garage doors on this nice day. Relaxed atmosphere, they allowed people to bring in their dogs. They have a nice bar setup, coolers of take out bottles/six packs, and merchandise.

They had all their year round beers, plus 6 seasonal or specialty beers. You could get a sampler flight of either grouping. I had the specialty /seasonal sampler, and all the beers were tasty and unique.

The two bartenders/brewery employees were friendly and did well explaining each beer. Prices were fine, but a little goofy that they only had one register so you paid for the beers at the end along with anything else you might buy.
Aug 09, 2013
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Reviewed by Fillpott from North Carolina

4.35/5  rDev +7.7%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 4 | service: 4.5 | selection: 5
First off, the brewery and retail site is where I am reviewing. I've noticed that other reviews have reviewed the eatery, but I can't provide input for that.

The best thing about this place is the staff and their knowledge and helpfulness. My friends and I spent quite a bit of time here tasting (9 beers of ~1oz for free) and buying. Even the rootbeer was high quality, and we bought a couple of growlers of that. I didn't think much of the price when I was purchasing, but once I realized that I had spent over $100 on (4) 22oz beers, a mug, a growler, and a six pack, I felt it was only reasonable and not inexpensive.

If you are in the Eastern Sierras, I highly recommend stopping by this brewery and talking homebrew and beer with the staff. While you're there, you would do well to taste their beers and buy some good beer.
Jan 21, 2012
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Reviewed by t420o from Colorado

3.86/5  rDev -4.5%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 3.5
Being that I used to live in Mammoth, I have been here many times. The staff is always cool and will give you as many tasters as you want. The beer is a bit overpriced, but it costs more to brew at high altitude, so this is expected, but they just raised their prices again to prices that are a bit unfair and definitely directed towards the tourists. Atmosphere is cool. Don't go there expecting to see a place like stone or anything. More like a Alesmith vibe, which I am very cool with and like. Overall, a solid brewery
Jul 20, 2011
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Reviewed by Beerandraiderfan from Nevada

3.41/5  rDev -15.6%
vibe: 3 | quality: 3 | service: 4 | selection: 3.5
A warehouse type building, a little bit off the main highway and somewhat difficult to locate. Crowd isn't the most beercentric. Sometimes you get to see the entertaining snowboard poser talk tough w/ his friends having his back, not realizing he is about 2 minutes from getting his butt handed to him in the parking lot by a professional mma lightweight who is in Mammoth to train for a fight and his buddies no longer have his back. True story. High-larious karma at work.

Anyways, the quality of their beers are average, a good stout, dipa & ipa, very good barleywine. A prior review mentioning the butterscotch flavor of the lines is spot on. I couldn't believe how inferior their ipa's were on tap, compared to when I've drank them out the can/bottle. Unbelievable. Employees were friendly and all, even if not the most knowledgeable, always willing to pour you a sample. Gear is way overpriced, I'll never understand why some breweries charge you so much to advertise their brand?

Not the most worthy beer destination under the status quo. Worth checking out the Charleywine though, as this is the only place I've seen it for sale in bottles.
Jun 22, 2011
Mammoth Brewing Company in Mammoth Lakes, CA
Brewery rating: 3.74 out of 5 with 1669 ratings