Brewery Profile

Rusty Truck Brewing Company

In a coastal city where visitors often divide their time between the beach, Highway 101, and small local stops, Rusty Truck Brewing Company adds a compact production brewery to Lincoln City’s beer options. Established in the mid-2010s, the brewery operates on a 10-barrel system and focuses mainly on local draft sales, with limited canning runs that stay within the immediate coastal region. A visitor should expect a modest taproom rather than a large brewpub. The seating area, with room for about 40 patrons, sits adjacent to the production floor, so the setting is closely tied to the brewing operation itself. The tap list rotates, commonly including IPAs, stouts, and seasonal ales, making the room a straightforward place to sample what is currently coming off the system.

Travelers on the Oregon Coast often look for casual stops that fit between beach walks, storm-watching, scenic drives, and seafood-focused meals elsewhere in town. Rusty Truck fits that pattern as a draft-oriented brewery where the main draw is trying locally made beer in the city where it is produced. The range described for the brewery is broad enough for different weather and preferences: hop-forward beers for visitors seeking a familiar Oregon-style draft, darker stouts for cooler coastal days, and seasonal ales that may change with the calendar. Because the brewery’s distribution is limited and local, stopping at the taproom can be the most direct way for travelers to see what the brewery is making at the time of their visit.

For planning purposes, visitors should treat the taproom as the best place to confirm the day’s pours, since the lineup rotates and specific beers are not fixed. Food options are limited to snacks, and there is no full-service kitchen, so anyone expecting a full meal should plan to eat before or after the stop. Seating is relatively small at approximately 40 patrons, which suits a shorter tasting visit but may feel tight during busier periods. Canned beer may be available only in limited runs, and the brewery’s packaged distribution is focused on the nearby coastal area rather than wide release. Hours, current draft selections, and any to-go availability should be checked directly with the brewery before making a special trip.

Operating a 10-barrel brewing system, Rusty Truck Brewing Company produces a range of handcrafted beers on the Oregon Coast. The facility is located in Lincoln City, focusing primarily on local draft sales and limited canning runs distributed throughout the immediate coastal region. Established in the mid-2010s, the brewery maintains a small taproom adjacent to the production floor, offering seating for approximately 40 patrons and serving a rotating selection of IPAs, stouts, and seasonal ales. Limited snacks are available, but the operation does not include a full-service kitchen.

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4649 SW Highway 101, Lincoln City, Oregon, 97367-1557

Phone: (541) 994-7729

Website: http://www.rustytruckbrewing.com

Hours: Monday - Closed Tuesday - Closed Wednesday - 3PM to 8PM Thursday - 3PM to 8PM Friday - 12PM to 9PM Saturday - 9AM to 9PM (Brunch & Bloody Mary Bar 9AM-Noon) Sunday - 9AM to 7PM (Brunch & Bloody Mary Bar 9AM-Noon)