We love a good beer, and we believe there's one for everyone. Whether you’re reaching for a crisp lager, a classic IPA, or something a little more adventurous.

From perfecting timeless styles to pushing the boundaries with rotating seasonal releases and small-batch experiments, our goal is to create beers that feel both familiar and exciting.

With our full brewhouse and nano system, we’re able to continually experiment with collaboration beers, taproom-only releases, and new ideas inspired by the Tahoe community and the seasons around us.

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Cold Water Beers Brewed Onsite in South Lake Tahoe
All styles are available in 32oz Crowler Cans

FLAGSHIP BEERS | AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND

BY DADS FOR DADS
IBU low ABV 4.6 %
Light American Ale | Crisp, Easy-Drinking

AGUA FRIA LAGER
IBU low ABV 5.3%
Mexican-Style Lager | Crisp, Light, Corn Notes
Gold Medal Winner - El Dorado County Fair

MUNICH LAGER
IBU low ABV 5%
German-Style Lager | Bready, Mild Malt

RED ALE
IBU low ABV 4.4%
Irish Red | Caramel, Biscuit, Floral Malt

FREEL GOOD IPA
IBU high ABV 6%
Citrus-Forward IPA | Bright, Refreshing, Dank

HAZY IPA
IBU high ABV 6.9%
Hazy Tropical IPA | Fruity, Juicy, Smooth

TAHOE CROSS IPA
IBU high ABV 6.3%
West Coast IPA | Bold Hops, Mild Sweetness

SEASONAL BEERS

SWEET ‘ISH’ FISH
IBU med ABV 5.4%
SMaSH Pale Ale | Raspberry, Watermelon, Candy Notes
Collab with Alibi Ale Works

RASPBERRY BEER’ET’
IBU low ABV 4.7%
Fruited Wheat | Mango, Raspberry, Light & Refreshing
Collab with South of North Brewing Company

COLD & CROOKED AMBER LAGER
IBU low ABV 5.2%
Amber Lager | Toasted Caramel, Subtle Hop Spice
Collab with Crooked Goat Brewing

MÄRZEN
IBU low ABV 6%
German Amber Lager | Rich Malt, Toasted Caramel, Crisp Finish

HEFEWEIZEN
IBU low ABV 5.3%
German Wheat | Banana, Fruity Citrus, Smooth Finish

PUMPKIN HARVEST ALE
IBU MED ABV 5.7%
Pumpkin Pale Ale | Warm Baking Spices, Light, Crisp

MAPLE PECAN STOUT
IBU low ABV 6%
Stout | Roasted Chocolate, Nutty Pecan, Maple Sweetness

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Sampler tray of Cold Water Brewery & Grill craft beers enjoyed at the bar in South Lake Tahoe.