Deep River Brewing Co.

Nice place! We are not big beer drinkers so my beau and I ordered a Flight so we could try a few. The staff was super friendly and helpful. I liked that there is indoor and outdoor seating, and a food truck is normally outside. The place is Dog Friendly which is another plus, it is obvious that people love being able to hang out with friends and or family for a nice evening out without having to leave their furry friends at home. Seems pretty kid friendly here too. Not being a beer drinker I can’t comment on the quality, but we had a nice time!

We’ve visited three times in past six months, or so, and it’s been excellent each time. I think I’ve tried all the brews on tap at this point and they’re all very good. I’m a particular fan of the Backcountry Black IPA, the 4042 Stout, the Pumpkin Porter. I’m looking forward to the imperial milk stout coming out next week.
Highly recommended.

The taproom at Deep River was very impressive in my opinion. It had lots of unique woodwork and was very clean. It was pretty small and definitely gives you that small town feel (minus us, I think everyone in there knew each other…). The patio looks pretty nice as well, but it was definitely too cold for that last night. Great service too, the bartenders got the beers out pretty quick despite it being decently crowded.
The one fault I have with Deep River is that I’ve never been super impressed with their beer selection. The pumpkin pie porter was pretty underwhelming, I didn’t taste pumpkin at all actually. We also tried the ESB and the Marzen and neither really did it for me. Same with any beer I’ve ever had of theirs in stores.

Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon with our 2 kids at the advice of friends who’d told us it was kid friendly. A «kid-​friendly atmosphere» list of rules for parents with kids was laminated and stapled to every table. I get it, some people with kids are negligent in restaurants and bars, but the number of lists was over the top. In fact, it pretty much laid out all the ways this place is not kid friendly. Simply having the option to bring kids in doesn’t mean you’re a kid friendly establishment; you can bring kids anywhere. Kid friendly would be some toys, or a «kid’s corner» like I’ve seen at many other breweries, and fewer rules. The beer is just alright. It’s also available at the grocery store which means I can buy it and drink it in my kid friendly home.

Great staff, awesome beer and nice location. You can sit inside or outside and they usually have food trucks on weekends.

Great space and tasty beers! My husband and I were driving back to Raleigh from the outlets in Smithfield, and wanted to stop somewhere for a drink. Deep River Brewing Co. did not dissapoint.
Pints are between $ 4 and $ 5. The Rye Pale Ale was excellent. I also tried their Belgian Wit. I like hoppier beers, so I probably wouldn’t get the wit again, but it’s a great option for people who like lighter, fruity beers. My husband enjoyed the IPAs.
The indoor space is very clean and spacious. They also have a nice outdoor seating area with picnic tables and umbrellas.

Awesome place to go any Thurs-​Saturday! The atmosphere is very chill and the beer is tasty. Plus they usually have really good music and a food truck or sometimes even trivia.

Deep River Brewery is a gem! Moved to the area recently and stumbled upon the spot a few months ago. The beers are GREAT. Lots of choices and variety of unique flavors. We love that we can bring our pup and spend the day among a fun crowd. It’s safe to say, we will be back again soon!

My fave place in town. Such a fun spot, great beer, I can bring my pup & thursday-​sunday they have food trucks. You can’t go wrong.

I am a fan of JoCo’s first legal brewery. It is a nice spacious brewery and the oak barrel tables are cute. The ⁴⁰⁄₄₂ Stout is AMAZING. If it is scorching hot outside, I usually opt for the Double D’s Watermelon Lager & if I am looking for higher gravity I go for the Backcountry Black IPA. I love beer.

Such a fun visit we had at Deep River this past week. I love that the tagline is «Johnston County’s first LEGAL brewery.» So fun!
The atmosphere is very warehouse-​like, of course. The front of the house is where you can enjoy your scrumptious beverages at the bar or at the numerous tables scattered in the room. But, you can also wander to the back to see the fermentation tanks and canning machines.
On a Friday night, we enjoyed the most fantastic acoustic music by an incredibly talented musician. And they’ve followed the trend of many other new brewpubs: they are dog friendly! That’s right! Bring the pooch… (We were entertained by quite a few, one that howled with us as we sang a rousing happy birthday song — so fun!)
The brews are absolutely scrumptious! My favorite is one of their Brown Ales, but everyone in my group was raving about the JoCo White Winter (seasonal) brewed with sweet potatoes and marshmallows. It was very tasty… as was the Double D’s Watermelon lager! (Well, that’s a summer seasonal, but they’re sold in cans.) They really have a creative approach to their craft, which is so fun to enjoy.
There is no food, but on our Saturday night visit, they had a food truck. Unfortunately, the truck stopped serving at about 8 pm. And, the tasting room closed at 9 pm. But, it’s good while you can get it! Go early!
I’m really happy that we have such a great brew pub in this area. Definitely a boon to the Clayton area. Good stuff… we’ll be back! (with the dog!)

Pretty good selection of beers… always busy when it’s nice out. service has always been fast and friendly.
We went when they had a Louisiana food truck, the food was awful overly spiced and it took 40(!!!) minutes.

I love this place.
I want to live at this place.
I want to have a lifetime supply of most of their beers.
The atmosphere is amazing and I am amazed at the way the brewery has changed Clayton, for the positive. I mean they are «JoCos first (legal) brewery.»
The owners Paul and Lynne are fantastic people.
Keep the beer flowing !

A wonderful experience.
⁴⁰⁄₄₂ Enough said. Nectar of the Gods. Just wished it didn’t make me so fat!

Good beer great time. Went with my father inlaw and a few friends. Definitely will return.

Great tasting. Nice bar peeps and good beers. Decent crowd for a small market. All the beers have good balance and flavor, light to dark.

Great beer (I recommend starting with a flight to taste a few buffering beers) and make sure you grab a bite to eat from the food truck. Everyone is super friendly there. Show up grab a beer and you will quickly and easily strike up great conversation with anyone. They had a band playing (not great band but great atmosphere) that added a great feel to this place. If I lived closer I would go more often. This is also kid friendly as many children were running around writing on the concrete with chalk and there were even some dogs that were with their owners. Love it.

Definitely a cool place. I wish it was open more than just Thursday, Friday, and Saturday!

As a Johnston County resident and micro-​brew aficionado, I must say how happy I am to have a microbrewery in my town! So happy that I made Deep River my 50^th review!
And although not all of their beers are perfect (yet), you can tell that this team is well on it’s way to being one of the elite micros in our area.
First off, the space is amazing. Out front, people were playing cornhole and other games, sitting around in what I’m pretty sure are lawn chairs they brought themselves (hello…how awesome is that… like going to hang at a friend’s backyard cookout). There was a huge retractable door that was open, with an industrial fan letting the breeze in. It really reminded me of the atmosphere of Fullsteam, but much less crowded.
The bar inside was long and beautiful, and all of the offerings were on the chalkboard menu. I LOVE the variety of beers they had on tap… there is truly something for everyone. While my husband and I were drinking our beers (we tried 4 of the 6 or 7 they had) the owner came to chat and ask us for our opinions. He said «don’t hold back, I want honest feedback» and trust me, I didn’t. (Do I ever?)
The Black IPA was excellent, and I am not even a fan of overly hoppy IPAs. The stout I had was quite possibly one of the BEST beers I have EVER had, and that’s saying a lot as stouts aren’t even my favorite beers. It was deliciously chocolatey, almost like drinking an iced mocha in beer form. If you’ve read my other reviews, then you must realize how exciting this is for me.
The only disappointment for both my husband and I was the casked IPA. I was expecting a fuller, richer flavor from the barrel, and I really didn’t get any of that in the aroma, mouthfeel, or taste. I thought the Black IPA had more of the richness I was expecting from the barrel-​aged IPA.
No matter. I’m a local, I love good beer, and I LOVE a great atmosphere. I will certainly be back, and soon!

With over 60 micro breweries and nano breweries and brew pubs in North Carolina, 20 of them in Triangle area alone, what’s to distinguish Deep River from any others? For starter, this one is dubbed «the first (legal) operation to manufacture alcohol in Johnston county.»
Armed with that knowledge, I expected this operation run out of a double-​wide with lots of lawn decorations out front, moonshine and bootleg stills stacked somewhere in the corners. (OH you know I was just kidding!)
This husband & wife operation, plus a few local helping hands, based in a rather huge warehouse space. Everything is brand new. The taproom is spacious enough for any busy Friday nights, and looks like they have room for even more.
The beer list is simple, for now, a few regulars like the Wit and Rye Ale, and with rotating seasonal offering like a Stout brewed with cacao nips and a rather hoppy Black IPA.
So, look forward to Deep River. Like Eric Clapton once sang:
«The river runs deep,
The beer is cold as ice.»
P. S. Look out for food truck nights at the brewery. There is one Mac & Cheese truck that is simply A-​MAZ-​ING!