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Mills River, NC
100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River, NC 287321 (828) 681-5300
Chico, CA
1075 East 20th Street, Chico, CA 959281 (530) 893-3520
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  • Little Things
  • Seasonal
  • High Altitude
  • LIMITED RELEASE
  • Non-Alcoholic

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  • Our IPAs
  • Shop now
  • Returns & Exchanges
  • ABOUT US
  • FAQ

  • Contact Us
  • CAREERS
  • ARTIST INQUIRIES
  • PRESS/MEDIA
  • CANDO
  • Private Events

Mills River, NC
100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River, NC 287321 (828) 681-5300
Chico, CA
1075 East 20th Street, Chico, CA 959281 (530) 893-3520

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Mills River Brewery Tours

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TOURS

Brewery Tours

Whether you’re just getting into craft beer or we’re on your brewery bucket list, a tour of our North Carolina brewing facility in Mills River, just outside of Asheville, is for you — so we recommend you reserve a spot! Our interactive tours offer everything from hop handling to nature hikes to — what you really came for — beer sampling.

Looking to book a private tour for a family reunion, company outing, or a fun friend activity? Fill out the Private Tour Form to learn about our private tour options and availability! We must have up to 2 weeks’ notice to assist with booking a private tour.

Packaging area may not be operational during the weekends.
No one under 12 years old permitted, including infants on guided tours.

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100 Sierra Nevada Way
Mills River, NC 28759
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GENERAL HOURS

Tours offered every day!
10am - 5pm.

AVAILABLE BREWERY TOURS

Hoppy Hour Tour

Hoppy Hour Tour

Cost:$17.08
DURATION:60 minutes

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Daily

Explore Sierra Nevada Mills River Brewery on this guided tour, to learn about the company’s history, brewing process, sustainability efforts and get your hands on some brewing ingredients!

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Beyond the Pale Tour

Beyond the Pale Tour

Cost:$28.77
DURATION:90 minutes

DATES:

Daily

Explore our brewery in Mills River, NC. Learn about our history becoming one of the largest independent craft breweries in the country then walk through the brewery and end with a beer tasting. Includes nine beer samples.

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Beer Geek

Beer Geek

Cost:$96.79
DURATION:3 hours

Get ready for an intimate, 3-hour tour into the depths of what makes Sierra Nevada tick at our Mills River, NC facility.

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Bigfoot Tour and Vertical Tasting

Bigfoot Tour and Vertical Tasting

Cost:$51.24
DURATION:60 minutes

Join us for an experience into the big beast of a beer that is Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barleywine-Style Ale!

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Dessert Duets

Dessert Duets

Cost:$53.48
DURATION:45 minutes

Surrender your tastebuds to this perfect combination of five award-winning beers and culinary-crafted desserts!

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Mills River

CHECK OUT THE NEARBY ASHEVILLE AREA

Our Mills River brewery is just 20 miles south of Asheville, home to dozens of additional craft breweries. Its downtown is packed with beautiful art galleries, world-class dining, and iconic music venues — sometimes all on the same block! And nearby is the famed Biltmore Estate with more than 8,000 acres to explore. That might take a whole day, but we could say the same for our brewery: tour the brewhouse, feast in the Taproom, walk the trails, catch bluegrass in the Amphitheater. Whether we kick-start your trip or mark the finale, an Asheville visit is easily unforgettable.

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The story of Barrel-Aged Ruthless Rye IPA

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Our Beer27 Jan

West Coast IPA vs East Coast IPA

Two hands reaching into a pile of freshly harvested hops
Our Beer23 Jan

What are Citra hops?

Hand pouring Sierra Nevada non-alcoholic Hop Splash into a glass
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What Is Hop Water?

Ruthless Rye IPA bottle
Friends of the Family21 Jan

The story of Barrel-Aged Ruthless Rye IPA

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  • Grateful Shred

    Big Room | Chico
    Jan 29
  • Somewhat Petty (Tom Petty Tribute Band)

    High Gravity | Mills River, NC
    Jan 30
  • The Altons & Thee Sinseers (Night 1)

    Big Room | Chico
    Feb 19
  • Hazy Winter Hang – Friday

    High Gravity | Mills River, NC
    Feb 20
  • The Altons & Thee Sinseers (Night 2)

    Big Room | Chico
    Feb 20
  • Hazy Winter Hang – Saturday

    High Gravity | Mills River, NC
    Feb 21
  • MarchFourth (Night 1)

    Big Room | Chico
    Feb 26
  • MarchFourth (Night 2)

    Big Room | Chico
    Feb 27
  • Holler Choir

    High Gravity | Mills River, NC
    Feb 27
  • Grain to Grass Beer Dinner

    High Gravity | Mills River, NC
    Feb 28
  • Pretty Little Goat

    High Gravity | Mills River, NC
    Mar 01
  • G. Love & Special Sauce – Lemonade 20th Anniversary Tour

    Big Room | Chico
    Mar 04
  • Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute

    High Gravity | Mills River, NC
    Mar 15
  • Larry Keel & Jon Stickley Duo

    High Gravity | Mills River, NC
    Mar 27
  • The Brothers Comatose

    High Gravity | Mills River, NC
    May 01
  • Reggie Watts

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    May 14
  • Steep Canyon Rangers

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    May 29
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