Brewery Profile

Lassen Ale Works @ The Pioneer Saloon

A stop here connects visitors with one of Susanville’s established craft beer producers and with a brewing story that began at the Pioneer Saloon in 2012. Lassen Ale Works started its brewing operations there before later expanding its public taproom presence with The Boardroom, which opened in 2017 inside the historic Tum-A-Lum lumber building. Since 2020, the brewery has operated independently from the Pioneer Saloon while continuing to make craft beer available in bottles, cans, and on draft. For someone walking in today, the draw is straightforward: a local brewery taproom where the day’s beer list can be sampled alongside a casual food menu.

Travelers passing through this part of northeastern California often look for practical, local stops rather than elaborate beer destinations: somewhere to pause after a drive, meet people in town, or try regional beer without needing a long itinerary. Lassen Ale Works fits that pattern by offering a range of beer styles intended for different kinds of beer drinkers rather than focusing on one narrow category. The brewery’s mix of draft service and packaged beer also suits visitors who want to have a pint on site or take beer with them. The taproom’s food options, including pizzas, salads, wings, and sandwiches, make it a more complete stop for people who want a meal with their beer.

The brewery is listed at 702-000 Johnstonville Road in Susanville. Hours vary by day, and Tuesday is closed, so visitors should check the current schedule before making a special trip. Because tap lists can change, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours and which beers are available in bottles or cans. Food is part of the taproom experience, with the menu centered on casual items that work for a quick lunch, dinner, or a longer visit. For travelers trying to understand Susanville’s beer scene, Lassen Ale Works is notable both for its early connection to the Pioneer Saloon and for its continued role as an independent local brewery.

Established in 2012, Lassen Ale Works began its brewing operations at the Pioneer Saloon in Susanville, California. The brewery offers a variety of beer styles aimed at a wide audience of beer consumers. In 2017, the taproom known as The Boardroom opened within the historic Tum-A-Lum lumber building. Since 2020, the brewery has functioned independently from the Pioneer Saloon, continuing to produce craft beers available in bottles, cans, and on draft. The taproom serves a food menu that includes pizzas, salads, wings, and sandwiches. Located at 702-000 Johnstonville Road, Lassen Ale Works maintains varying hours throughout the week, with Tuesday closed.

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724 Main St, Susanville, California, 96130-4372

Phone: 5302577666

Website: http://www.lassenaleworks.com