Kern River Brewing Company is a privately owned "S" Corporation and is managed by a three-member board of directors. The business of the company is the production of fresh high-quality beer and food in a fun, comfortable environment. Kyle Smith, Eric Giddens and Rebecca Giddens make up the perfect combination to do just that. Kyle Smith ' Master of Brewing Kyle is a Kernville native and the man behind the brew at KRBC. As a home brewer since 1996, and a beer fan long before that, Kyle has developed his own style that is reflected in the tasty beer that he brews. Curious about the brewing process? Ask and he may be happy to give you a tour ( as long as he's not too busy creating magic, cleaning vats, working the bar or maintaining accounts ). Now this is a man that loves his work and there is no doubt about that after one sip of KRBC's products. If you "Google" Rebecca, you will find a long list of kayaking achievements: 2004 Olympic Silver Medallist, 2002 World Champion, many time National Champion and U.S. Team Member. Spend some time with Rebecca and you'll find that she just wants to hang out in Kernville and go on adventures with her friends. One of the hardest workers anywhere, you may find her in the kitchen, behind the bar, or hauling a 100 lb bag of barley in the brewing area. Stop by and chat with her sometime, just don't give her too much grief since she already has to put up with the rest of the KRBC crew. Eric has an undergraduate degree in environmental biology from Georgia Tech and a Ph. D. in Oceanography from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. When he is not fulfilling his duties as President of KRBC, such as mopping the floor and schlepping kegs, you can most likely find him on the river. Eric has been paddling for as long as he can remember, and has found the perfect playground in the high Sierra Mountains. He has traded in his Olympic training regime for class V rapids and beer at the take-out. On days where the rivers are too low, keep an eye out for him on the trails ; he's the one trying to hurry up the Basset hounds so that he won't be late for work. From its beginnings, Kernville ( the southern gateway to the Sequoia National Forest ) has been a wild-west town. Established as a mining settlement in the mid 1800's and continuing as a ranching community through the 1900's, Kernville remains a town of adventure, offering a wide variety of outdoor activities. On any given day, the outdoor enthusiast enjoys activities ranging from the excitement of whitewater rafting, kayaking, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, horseback riding, attending rodeos, windsurfing, water-skiing, mountain biking and climbing. If a more relaxing day is preferred, people can enjoy fishing, hiking, camping, sailing, antiquing, and bird watching or simply kicking back and taking in the spectacular views of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Located at 13415 Sierra Highway, Kern River Brewing Company is in the heart of all these activities. KRBC is Kernville's first brewpub. This makes KRBC much more then just a restaurant ; it's an attraction in itself. According to the Kernville Chamber, on any given weekend the town of Kernville can easily swell to between 20-40 thousand people, all of whom are looking for entertainment and can find it at our establishment. KRBC has received an overwhelming and enthusiastic response from both locals and visitors alike. Approximately 15, 000 people live in the Kern River Valley, 2, 000 of those people make up the town of Kernville. Keeping the names of the beer local, providing a simple yet diverse menu and having a comfortable place where "everybody knows your name", Kern River Valley residents and visitors alike have found themselves at home.
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