Only had one beer here and it tasted like a bad batch. Maybe the yeast got too crazy and went unchecked, maybe equipment wasn't cleaned well enough. Not sure, but the brewer should have caught that. At $9 a pint they should definitely have better quality control. read more

I hadn't been to Bear Belly for a few years. Now they offer more than IPA. Now you can sit on the back patio with other people, since BB gets busy during weekend happy hours. The patio is family friendly, although I'm not sure about dogs. I guess dog-owners could look that up. It doesn't get much better than drinking BB beer on the patio on a beautiful day. read more

wanted to try their beer, it was my 2nd attempt (strike 2) the place is small inside , few picnic tables outside but that is ok for Tahoe west I only got a taste of their bad attitude and lack of customer service skills, the waiter didn't even acknowledge me standing at the bar right in front of him , took care of guys that came in and cut in front of me , was rude when i asked if I could order a beer after he ignored me again Id say waiter went above and beyond to be unwelcoming when i wanted to support a local business. The two stars are for the patio and the Saturday makers market read more

Bear Belly Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Kings Beach, California

Had a fun time here at Bear Belly. I really liked their porter beer. It was almost like a stout but not as heavy. We came on New Year's Day, and they welcomed us in earlier than opening. The staff was very friendly, and it's a great place to watch big games. The owner is a passionate Oregon fan, and he is an overall great guy. Outdoor seating is available too for those with dogs. There is disc golf outside along with a fire pit. read more

Stopped here on our way out of Tahoe. Very good beer, will come back again. They also had a food truck set up in the back with shade seating. read more

What a great small place. Living the dream. Ski in the morning, brew in the afternoon. Good beer Great conversation a perfect hangout! Support local and tip large! read more

Wish I knew about this place sooner! It's exactly the unique and family friendly hangout spot I've been looking for. read more

Bear Belly Brewing Company - What an incredible brewery - Breweries Near Me - Kings Beach, California

We loved all the beers that we tried. The beers are brewed on site so it is small and limited but the quality is great. The staff were friendly, There is some seating inside and also a lot of outdoor seating shared with a couple of districts on site. Great place to relax and have some beer and food truck bites. read more

We came up to Kings Beach for Music On The Beach and stopped in to Bear Belly for a few beers beforehand since it was right across the street from the beach. The vibe is super chill inside and out. There are plenty of seating inside where the beer is brewed and lots of picnic benches and lounge chairs outside. We definitely dabbled in the cornhole and disc golf games outside and were blessed with a gorgeous sunset. The bartender was friendly and helpful with our selections as well. We tried the Low Life Lager, Real Men Wear Pink, and Masshole NEIPA - all delicious! read more

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This is one of the most family friendly places I've been. It has such a great outdoor space that is kid and dog friendly. The stash of toys and games is amazing. Great place to meet up with other families or meet new people. The beer is good too. It is always nice to see and talk to the brewer and see them actively engaging with the people there. We came here twice during out stay because it offered such a great space and great beer. Plus the name and merchandise are pretty fun too. read more

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We're always on the lookout for new breweries to try and when we saw Bear Belly on Yelp we decided to give it a go...and, we're glad we did! Here is what stood out: - Use your GPS to find it...we parked in the adjacent public parking lot and walked over to where it was supposed to be...the sliding glass door to enter was a little different than we expected, but it reinforces that this is all about a guy making beer and running his own business. - We really enjoyed talking to the brew master himself, hearing about his history and the history of the business. He rotates 5 different beers on tap, based on the season, etc. and we found it to be a good mix. - We ordered a flight of all five beers and we enjoyed them all! Bottom line: One of those hidden gem places you really want to succeed, so we'll be back for sure! read more

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I wanted to like this place but just don't. The inside is like your friend who brews garage; not neat or inviting. The outside is nice when it's not too hot or cold. I've been here twice and the music is always obscure and too loud. The beers are good bit nothing special and the beer tender (owner and brewer?) isn't super friendly. I had a stout that was so cloudy by the time I finished I had a thick layer of sediment (trub) at the bottom of my glass. When I be out the glasses back he saw the sediment and didn't even address it. Oh well. read more

Fun, simple brewery in Kings Beach with 4 taps (during this visit). I got the Low Life lager, which is a little more exciting than a regular lager (hops!), but not as hoppy as an IPA. The yard/patio is amazing. Stopped in on a whim after a day of paddle boarding and am glad I did. Planned to try one beer and not really enjoy it, ended up staying for 2 because YUM! Hidden gem for sure. read more

Bear Belly Brewing Company - Low Life Lager from Bear Belly Brewing Co. - Breweries Near Me - Kings Beach, California

Stopped by this spot on the way back from the beach.. nice spot but was dead for a Saturday. Beers were decent and the outdoor area is HUGE!!! read more

Bear Belly Brewing Company - Tap area - Breweries Near Me - Kings Beach, California

Can we say that we new Adam before he blows up?!!! Because let me tell you this place will. Stumbled across this gem via Yelp. We we're at another brewery was was left disappointed. So we yelped and landed here! What a find! Every beer (he only has 5 at the moment) was wonderful, not one disappointed. We wanted to take some home but he hasn't started canning/bottling yet. Can't wait till he does! You can bring outside food to the patio area. There is also chips and pretzels for sale. He runs this place so well you would have never guessed this was a one man shop! Much luck to you Adam! We will be back next time we come to visit. read more

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Really good spot, great beer to choose from, and a fun spot even when it's a blizzard outside and you're sitting indoors. Before going I read a review that said this place "is like your friend who brews garage" and that couldn't be more accurate. That review put it at 2 stars, so clearly they aren't someone who appreciates a small brewery where you're sitting next to the tanks. The bartender was super nice and welcoming. They don't have food but I'd recommend grabbing something from nearby and enjoying it over a beer or two. read more

About time I review this place since we love coming here. My wife and I came here in 2020 and then moved her back home in 2021. We quickly became regulars and joined the mug club. The beers are solid for a nano aka one man brewery. The inside holds about 4 at the rail and has seating for about 12 more in the brewery, (no dogs allowed inside) The outside has much more seating and is dog friendly when on a leash. The brewery used to be a veterinarian office but has now turned it into a local and tourist hangout for sure. There's a local art studio on site so be sure to check out that too. In the summer time there's always something happening on the weekend. Local food trucks, art and craft festivals and sometimes live music. You can also bring your own food from one of the local spots around or picnic if you like. There's a small parking lot in front of the brewery on Trout Ave. and a larger parking lot off of Brook Ave. east of the bank. Come say hi if you are into good beer and enjoying the beautiful weather in North Lake Tahoe. Cheers! read more

Bear Belly Brewing Company - Mug club!! - Breweries Near Me - Kings Beach, California

I am very glad to see another brewery on the North Shore. Bear Belly has been open a few months, and in the waning days of summer, it is good to snag a pint or two up at the lake. They are located about a block off the main drag in King's Beach, in the neighborhood area, and has the feel of a neat little local's only spot. There are a few parking spaces out front, but you may have to find spaces nearby and walk over. It appears to be a converted house or business, with a small but pleasant fenced-in beer garden, and a handy outside ordering window. Prices for the beers are very reasonable, especially for being in the Tahoe Basin, with pints being $6 range, and flights being $10. It appears growler and crowler fills are available, since they have beer pickup to-go, and the service here was also exceptionally friendly and welcoming. As of now, there are five brews on tap, and I went with a flight to get a lay of the land. The Golden Bear Child ale was, unfortunately, tasting very heavily of chlorinated water and soap, and I think they need to flush the lines or equipment. The Mountain Mango Wheat was decent, and a refreshing light beer with just a hint of fruitiness. There are two hazy IPA's on tap, the Harmon's Hazy, which was a pretty solid and mild IPA, and the Hop Dog The Beer, which I wasn't digging quite so much, again from a lingering off-taste. The final beer, the Rye So Hoppy IPA was hands down my favorite. It tasted terrific, was very smooth for a 7.4% beer, and I highly recommend trying it out. One big detail to be aware of is that given current COVID restrictions on breweries under California law, you MUST order food in order for them to be allowed serve you beer, which does not include any of the packaged snacks they have available. Currently this is done through a small food stand on the property, selling pretty tasty empanadas made to order. However, the big drawback to this is they are pricey, with a serving for 1-2 people starting at $22. All in all, it was an interesting time coming to visit, and I'll likely check them out again when I can next swing through the area. In any case, I am happy the north shore has another craft establishment at last. Cheers, guys! read more

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This place has been on our radar for a while and we decided to stop by there a few days ago after going on a nearby hike. We had our dog with us and we were happy that this place is very welcoming so long as dogs are leashed. I walked inside to see what was on tap and was met by a man that suspected I had not been there before by the way I was looking around, lol. He turned out to be the owner and he invited me up to the bar so he could tell me all about his different beer selections. I opted for the Masshole Hazy ("4 different hop varietals make for a hoppy, tropical and juicy punnch!") for myself and the Boys to the Yard ("IPA drinkers, Be Not Affraid! Lots of hops, subtle on the fruit and lactose.") for my husband. The outdoor area is large, with many different places to sit, a fire pit, corn hole and other games, and lots of space for little ones to run around. If my kids were still young, they would have loved to come here in this woodsy camp-like environment - there are even piles of rocks to climb. Apparently, a food truck comes here every other Saturday (too bad we were there on the off week). It would be great to have some live music here someday. We enjoyed the relaxing vibe and the tasty beer. We'll be back! ​ ​ read more

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This place is great. Good beer, wine, and yard games. Food truck(s). Sometimes live music. Great place to hangout in the middle of Kings Beach. You can also bring in food. Dogs are welcome on a leash. read more

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We stumbled across Bear Belly Brewing today when looking for a place to stop and grab a beer on our trek around the lake. This place was a hidden gem. The beer is some of the best I have had. My husband, who is a beer snob, loved all that we tried. The stout was excellent -- boasting complex and layered flavors. The space was comfortable, had plenty of welcoming indoor space and ample outdoor space with heaters. The guy who owned it, and his sweet dog Koya (sp?) we're excellent welcoming committee and made us feel right at home. This will now be a place I look forward to going when we visit Tahoe. read more

Bear Belly Brewing Company - Lager and outdoor fire pit. - Breweries Near Me - Kings Beach, California

beer seems to be getting better by the month. i'm excited to see what they come out with during the next few months. noticed a busy dart night one night i was there. my favorite thing to do is grab taco bell and then a pint and sit around the fire eating my greasy $2 burritos. summertime is busy and i hope they figure out a way to pump out beers (maybe a window?) cause it'll be crowded read more

This local business had its beginnings in a difficult time, (covid19 amirite?!) but the owner and brewer himself, Adam, stepped up to the plate. He has offered the community a wonderful service of sanitary and affordable growler pick up and local delivery. Delivery is absolutely unprecedented in this area! Not to mention the beer is phenomenal! Currently $18 for a full 32 oz growler, and $8 refill. I'll be buying beer all quarantine... and way beyond! read more

always great beer and service. fun hangout we brought our family from out of town we're definitely going back soon!

Great outdoor area. Husband really liked a couple of the beers. Wish they offered a cider or something for non-beer drinkers.

Went with my Family. Atmosphere was good, beer was excellent, had to play 1,4,24 with my brother in-law and nieces boyfriend to down the destroyer. Great taste but a little to strong for me. The owner is cool. Told us how he brews his beers which they constantly switch so it's fresh. read more

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We love this little local brewery. Great beers on tap and great vibe at the brewery. Outdoor seating and a couple seats inside. Definitely check this spot out. read more

Bear Belly Brewing Company - Our mugs. - Breweries Near Me - Kings Beach, California

What a great surprise! The beer blew away expectations and the space is fantastic! A hidden gem in kings beach, definitely worth a trip!!

The management was rude by telling me to leave my dog outside. The tone and expression said it all. Also was told the owner is allowed to bring his dog inside but not are own. read more

I recommend stopping by to try Real Men Wear Pink as a refreshing midday treat in their shaded patio. read more

Bear Belly Brewing Company - Real Men Wear Pink - Breweries Near Me - Kings Beach, California

Great nano brewery in Kings Beach, Ca! Enjoyed our visit and definitely enjoyed all the beers. I tried all 5 and loved them all including the ones that aren't my usual style. Clean crisp and refreshing brews. Pug friendly with a great outdoor seating area with games, fire pit, and heaters. Can't wait to come back next Saturday! read more

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Came in for a beer and was greeted by a friendly shepherd dog. Got a hazy ipa from here and it was very tasty and fresh. Highly recommend this brewery if your in north lake tahoe. Owner was very friendly as well as his dog and cant wait to come back when im back in lake tahoe. read more

Bear Belly Brewing Company - Boys to the yard hazy ipa! - Breweries Near Me - Kings Beach, California

This was one of our favorite stops during our trip to Lake Tahoe! This brewery is one of a kind in the area and has some fantastic tasting beer. The day that we went there were 5 beers on tap, several types of IPAs, and a wheat ale (they said that they usually do 5 beers at a time, but the type of beer rotates). Every beer was great! Inside the brewery is all their brewing equipment which is fun to look at as well as some fun games like foosball and connect four. The location feels very homey, has a big parking lot, outdoor seating with a fire pit, and a short walk from the beach. We found this brewery from Yelp and could not wait to try it after reading all the great Yelp reviews. I'm happy to report that the brewery lived up to their reviews! Will be coming back next time we are in town. read more

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This place is fantastic. The owner, Adam, is very friendly and his beers are amazing. My girlfriend hates IPAs but she tried his Rye So Hazy IPA and walked out with a 32oz growler filled with it. I love rye beers so I liked it a lot too. I also tried their amber beer too which was equally as tasty. This brewery is dog friendly with a fairly large space for them to run around or chill out. Adam has a cute cattle dog, Coya, who runs around catching a frisbee. For the non-beer drinkers, they also have Pinot Noir. The owner also allows to bring your own food, so we picked up some Mexican food from down the street and ate it at the brewery with our beers. I'll definitely come back to drink more beer when I'm in town next. read more

People make big promises on their brews with all sorts of hype and recipes that are supposed to grab your attention, but BBB delivered some sweet, sweet brews! It is easy to have a marketing department that write really inciting description that leave you wondering if what they described is what they actually tasted - happy to say that wasn't the case. They had Tahoe Empanadas cooking up some tasty food as well. Easy to sit and be socially distanced outside. Definitely worth checking out if you are in Kings Beach and looking for something new and a good little neighborhood spot. (Seriously it is just off the main street tucked in the neighborhood.) :) read more

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Always a great beer selection and friendly vibes from Adam. Highly recommend this off the beaten party brewery. read more

Bear Belly Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Kings Beach, California

The owner as super friendly and welcoming to our dogs plusssss .... Fantastic Service and Fantastic Beer read more

Bear Belly Brewing Company - Patio and good beer - Breweries Near Me - Kings Beach, California

This place was great! If you have a chance please stop by here, you won't regret it! Really good beers and a nice outdoor patio. Your doggies are allowed to hang out with you and there's a nice little dog there that hangs out with you too. I didn't catch his name but the dude serving you (idk if he's the owner) was super nice and helpful. For sure coming back in the future! read more

Bear Belly Brewing Company - Beer flight! - Breweries Near Me - Kings Beach, California

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Love this place! I had found it on google maps and was waiting for it to open on Thursday. The owner is supper nice and putting his love into his beer. Live local music on Friday. Thursday trivia :) read more

Bear Belly Brewing Company - Live music! - Breweries Near Me - Kings Beach, California

This new brewery is a must during a trip to Kings Beach! Visited during a trip with four friends and had a great experience. Adam the owner was extremely friendly and accommodating, the beer was delicious, and was COVID compliant. Felt very safe sitting in the outdoor patio and absolutely loved the environment! read more

Bear Belly Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Kings Beach, California