Mad River Brewing Company

Mad River Brewing Company is a brewery in Blue Lake, California, established in 1989 by brewmaster Bob Smith. It makes Steelhead Extra Pale Ale, Steelhead Stout, Serious Madness Black Ale, Double Dread Imperial Red and John Barleycorn Barleywine; the Oakland Tribune named its Steelhead Extra Pale Ale one of ten quintessential Northern California beers. The brewery has promoted its environmental record, citing a 98 percent waste reduction rate and seven WRAP awards from California Integrated Waste Management Board.