Deep River Brewing Company
Brewery
4.7 (511 on Google)
About Deep River Brewing Company
Deep River Brewing Company is a brewery on West Main Street in downtown Clayton, North Carolina. Its website calls it Johnston County's first legal brewery. The county's first legal batch of beer was brewed there in 2013.
Paul and Lynn Auclair started the brewery, which runs a 30bbl, 4-vessel brewhouse. The website says it sits in what was one of the three original cotton mills in the Clayton area. The doors opened to the public in 2013.
The year-round lineup includes Kayak Kolsch, River Days Lager, Juicy Rapids Hazy IPA, 4042 Chocolate Stout and Mango Tango Foxtrot IPA. Google describes a small, industrial craft brewery that specializes in American styles made with local ingredients.
The taproom hosts food trucks and live music, and the website keeps a calendar for both. More people have reviewed Deep River Brewing Company on Google than any other brewery, taproom or beer shop in Clayton on this site.
From Deep River Brewing Company's own website and its Google listing, read October 20, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
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Questions people ask
When did Deep River Brewing Company open?
Its website says the brewery officially opened in 2013. The first legal batch of beer in Johnston County was brewed that same year.
What beers does Deep River brew year-round?
The website lists Kayak Kolsch, River Days Lager, Juicy Rapids Hazy IPA, 4042 Chocolate Stout and Mango Tango Foxtrot IPA. It also has pages for seasonal and limited edition beers.
Does Deep River have food trucks and live music?
Yes. The website has a food trucks and music page, and it lists live music among its taproom events.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating.
Which breweries are close by?
Clayton Beverage Co. is 0.7 miles away. JoCo Brewing Company is 6.1 miles away, 42 Craft Beverage is 6.9 miles away, and Draft & Vine is 7.3 miles away.
Answers come from Deep River Brewing Company's website and its Google listing, read October 20, 2026.
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Before you visit Deep River
Expect a working brewery taproom in a former cotton mill, with food trucks and live music on a regular schedule. Check the taproom tap list, the beer release calendar and the events page on deepriverbrewing.com before you go.
Cans are an option too. The website says 4042 Chocolate Stout is available in 16 oz cans.
Clayton Beverage Co. is 0.7 miles away, so it is an easy add to the trip. JoCo Brewing Company is 6.1 miles away, and 42 Craft Beverage is 6.9 miles away.