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What bar options are available in the Estate Garden?
We can provide full-service catering in the Estate Garden for an additional cost. Please include your catering needs in our event inquiry form.
Sunday-Thursday: $750. Friday-Saturday: $1,000. Please complete this form to inquire about a private event. Your rental includes exclusive use of the Estate Garden space for 8 hours, staffing from event setup through event breakdown, and additional services and amenities including: •Portable restroom facilities •Use of our audio system •Cleanings services before and after your event •Access to self-guided tour areas •Setup and breakdown of furniture and fixtures •Access to our Gift Shop and Taproom (during their normal business hours) Not included in the rental fee are catering services*, bar services*, security guards, any furniture rentals, table linens, and gratuities. *We can provide these services for an additional cost.
es, we do. Please complete this form to inquire about a private event. We’ll reach out as soon as we’re able.
They’re on hiatus for 2019, but we hope to have more in 2020. Check back soon!
We don’t currently have normal public hours for the Estate Garden, but check our Tours page to see if we’re hosting a seasonal tour that visits the Estate Garden.
Stroll the groomed garden paths all you’d like, but please don’t step into the produce rows or pick anything that’s growing. We use all vegetables, flowers and fruit somewhere in our brewery operations—Taproom, brewing, event décor and more. Read this article about our garden to learn more!
We can host up to 100 people in our Estate Garden.
All sales are final. No refunds are given except under extenuating circumstances. Please send us an email if you need to discuss the potential of a refund: onsiteevents@sierranevada.com.
You can come to Hop Yard shows without a hard copy of your ticket. The person who purchased the ticket(s) can give their name at the event entrance, as long as they have a government-issued ID
You can purchase Hop Yard tickets online through our Events page or in person at the Gift Shop. Online tickets are subject to our ticketing company’s fee.
We allow signage inside the Hop Yard only, and we’ll share décor policies we kindly ask that you follow. We don’t allow signage or branding outside the Hop Yard, specifically in our parking area.
We can set up a mobile bar for an additional cost. Please include your needs in our event inquiry form.
We can provide full-service catering in the Hop Yard for an additional cost. Please include your catering needs in our event inquiry form.
Sunday-Thursday: $750. Friday-Saturday: $1,000. Please complete this form to inquire about a private event. Your rental includes exclusive use of the Hop Yard space for 8 hours, staffing from event setup through event breakdown, and additional services and amenities including: •Portable restroom facilities •Use of our audio system •Cleanings services before and after your event •Access to self-guided tour areas •Setup and breakdown of furniture and fixtures •Access to our Gift Shop and Taproom (during their normal business hours) Not included in the rental fee are catering services*, bar services*, security guards, any furniture rentals, table linens, and gratuities. *We can provide these services for an additional cost.
Yes, we do. Please complete this form to inquire about a private event. We’ll reach out as soon as we’re able.
On select occasions we offer food service in the Hop Yard, namely for larger events like ticketed concerts. If there is food service, we’ll post the menu on the individual event page. You can also call us to confirm whether food is available. The only outside food we allow is takeout from our Taproom.
Yes, well-behaved dogs on a leash are welcome in the Hop Yard. Watering bowls will be available. When it comes to dogs or other animals indoors, we’re limited to ADA service animals due to the nature, size, and shape of our facilities. Read more about these additional policies.
If you are 21+ and plan to drink alcohol, you must bring a government-issued ID
Please come to the very south end of the solar-covered parking lot. The entrance is in the south-east corner of this parking lot.
There is limited formal seating in the Hop Yard. Bring a low-back chair or blanket to the next show!
Children 4 and under do not need a ticket to attend Hop Yard shows. If your children do tag along, we highly recommend bringing ear protection for them.
Most shows in the Hop Yard are all ages. Be sure to check the show’s individual event page to confirm if it’s 21+.
The Hop Yard is open seasonally May-September (pending weather conditions) from 4-9 p.m. on weekdays with extended hours Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Yes, we do! Please visit our Event page to see upcoming Hop Yard concerts.
We don’t allow any smoking or vaping indoors. Please look for designated outdoor smoking areas around the brewery.
The only permissible shuffling of beer is an unopened growler/crowler purchased onsite and taken to another brewery location, but you cannot open the growler/crowler yourself. A server or bartender is required to open and pour it for you (no corkage fee). Otherwise, no packaged product can be purchased in one onsite location and then consumed in another location (e.g., you can’t buy a 6-pack in the Gift Shop then drink it on the Mezzanine). This extends to the brewery parking lot and sidewalks—no beer consumption!
We don’t allow any outside alcohol, including hard liquor, without our prior permission. Guests with unapproved outside alcohol in their possession will be asked to leave immediately.
All sales are final. No refunds are given except under extenuating circumstances. Please send us an email if you need to discuss the potential of a refund: onsiteevents@sierranevada.com
You can come to Big Room shows without a hard copy of your ticket. The person who purchased the ticket(s) can give their name at the event entrance, as long as they have a government-issued ID.
Brewery sustainability is always at the forefront of events, and pre-selling buffet dinner and dessert tickets helps us plan well and reduce our amount of food waste
You can purchase Big Room tickets online through our Events page or in person at the Gift Shop. Online tickets are subject to our ticketing company’s fee.
Under the Sierra Nevada Presents umbrella is a lineup spanning rock, alternative, independent, R&B and more. Any show billed as Sierra Nevada Presents includes: • 7:00 p.m. Doors | 8:00 p.m. Music • Food for purchase (small plates only) • Standing-room only
We can provide full-service catering in the Big Room for an additional cost. Menu can be provided upon request. Please include your catering needs in our event inquiry form
Please visit our donations submission page.
Sunday-Thursday: $750. Friday-Saturday: $1,000. Please complete this form to inquire about a private event. Your rental includes exclusive use of the Mezzanine space for 6 hours, staffing from event setup through event breakdown, and additional services and amenities including: •Restroom facilities •Use of Mezzanine tables and chairs •Cleanings services before and after your event •Access to self-guided tour areas •Setup and breakdown of furniture and fixtures •Access to our Gift Shop and Taproom (during their normal business hours) Not included in the rental fee are catering services*, bar services*, security guards, any furniture rentals, table linens, and gratuities. *We can provide these services for an additional cost.
Sunday-Thursday: $2,000. Friday-Saturday: $3,000. Please complete this form to inquire about a private event. Your rental includes exclusive use of the Big Room and Mezzanine space for 10 hours, staffing from event setup through event breakdown, and additional services and amenities including: •Restroom facilities •Use of Big Room tables and chairs •Cleanings services before and after your event •Access to self-guided tour areas •Setup and breakdown of furniture and fixtures •Access to our Gift Shop and Taproom (during their normal business hours) Not included in the rental fee are catering services*, bar services*, security guards, any furniture rentals, table linens, and gratuities. *We can provide these services for an additional cost.
Yes, there is limited parking available. Please discuss your parking needs in your event inquiry form. If you are hosting a daytime event that calls for more than 150 parking spaces, we require that you rent, at your own expense, parking at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds (located adjacent to our property) and shuttle your guests.
Our Big Room has a professional audio and lighting system. If you would like to use this equipment during a private event, we require that our in-house engineer manage the AV, which is an additional cost. Please include your AV needs in our event inquiry form.
We don’t allow outside ticket sales to Big Room events without our permission, and the only circumstance we consider is if all proceeds from ticket sales fund, or are donated to, a nonprofit organization.
We allow a donation of wine only—no other alcohol types—to be made to private events; however, there is a limit of 12 donated bottles and a $15 corkage fee per bottle.
We can host up to 247 people in the Hop Yard.
We allow signage inside the Big Room and/or Mezzanine areas only, and we’ll share décor policies we kindly ask that you follow. We don’t allow signage or branding outside the Big Room, specifically in our parking area.
Our Heritage Series of shows, rich in the traditions of Americana and bluegrass, creates the intimate atmosphere of dinner theater.
Our Heritage Series shows include:
•Early door and show times
•Buffet dinner and dessert
•Dinner theater-style seating
Yes, and tickets for our buffet dinner and dessert must be purchased in advance of the show, with the day-of cutoff* being 2 p.m. Each Heritage show has a unique menu we’ll post on the show’s Event page. Dinner tickets are $17, dessert tickets are $5, and we sell all tickets separately (general admission, dinner and dessert tickets). You must have a general admission ticket to access the dinner and dessert. Dinner and dessert tickets by themselves do not grant you access to the show.
*Brewery sustainability is always at the forefront of events, and pre-selling buffet dinner and dessert tickets helps us plan well and reduce our amount of food waste.
Dinner is available from 6:00-7:30 p.m. After that time, you will not be able to redeem your ticket for food.
Each Heritage show has a unique menu we’ll post on the show’s event page.
When it comes to dogs or other animals indoors—and this includes our Taproom patio—we’re limited to ADA service animals due to the nature, size, and shape of our facilities. ADA service animals must either be trained or in training to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability. We can’t allow other dogs, pets or animals indoors, including those whose function is to provide comfort, emotional support, companionship, or therapy.
ADA service animals must be under control of the handler at all times while visiting the brewery, and please note additional Brewery Tour policies for ADA service animals.
The Big Room is ADA accessible with a large selection of ADA seating. If you require ADA access to a concert in the Big Room, please use the ADA access lane and come to the front of the line for first-entry access.
Our wifi network called SNB_GUEST is open to the public.
If you are 21+ and plan to drink alcohol, you must bring a government-issued ID.
The Big Room entrance is a single door directly to the right of our Main Office. (Not to be confused with the Gift Shop entrance, which is farther west.)
Yes, parking is available on the west side of the brewery (opposite end from the solar-covered parking).
We don’t allow any smoking or vaping indoors. Please look for designated outdoor smoking areas around the brewery.
The only permissible shuffling of beer is an unopened growler/crowler purchased onsite and taken to another brewery location, but you cannot open the growler/crowler yourself. A server or bartender is required to open and pour it for you (no corkage fee).
Otherwise, no packaged product can be purchased in one onsite location and then consumed in another location (e.g., you can’t buy a 6-pack in the Gift Shop then drink it on the Mezzanine). This extends to the brewery parking lot and sidewalks—no beer consumption!
Yes, but it’s limited to wine and champagne, and we charge a $15 corkage fee. We don’t allow any outside beer, malt beverages or hard liquor. Guests with unapproved outside alcohol in their possession will be asked to leave immediately.
For standing room only, capacity is 502. For seated events, our capacity is 315.
Table seats are first-come, first-served general admission for Big Room shows. We don’t permit seat-saving for any guests not present in the venue.
Most shows in the Big Room are all ages. Be sure to check the show’s individual event page to confirm if it’s 21+.
Yes, we do have a production pack for the Big Room. This information is for folks already booked to use the room.
Hey, thanks for your interest. Please fill out our artist inquiry form and we’ll get back to you as soon as we’re able.
All Sierra Nevada beer is dated when it is packaged. This package date is printed on the exterior of our cans, bottles, packaging and kegs.
For most of our beers, including Pale Ale and the rest of our year-round and seasonal lineup, 150 days is our maximum recommended shelf life, assuming they’ve had optimal storage conditions (cool, dark, and dry). Certain specialty beers (e.g., Northern Hemisphere Harvest) have a shorter 100-day window. Some styles of beer, though, improve with a bit of age—not unlike a fine wine. Prime candidates include beers that are high in alcohol (e.g. Bigfoot Barleywine) and those with a moderate amount of roasted grains (e.g. Narwhal Imperial Stout). Their flavors will evolve in intriguing ways over time.
Use our Beer Finder to find retailers in your area who have our beer.
Unfortunately, we are not able to ship beer directly to consumers. Please use our beer locator to find a retailer in your area.
In the United States, we have distribution in all states. We also have limited distribution in the following locations: Australia, Brazil, Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario), Chile, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Norway, Puerto Rico, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates (UAE),United Kingdom, Virgin Islands, and on several cruise lines. Use our Beer Finder to find retailers in your area who have our beer.
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. uses the highest quality and most natural brewing ingredients while utilizing the very best brewing practices. This allows us to create ales and lagers with superior flavor, aroma, balance, and character. As a traditional brewer, Sierra Nevada currently uses water, malt, hops, and yeast for every brew. We will also use malted wheat and rye, oats, various fruit and more for some of our beers. If used, these ingredients are listed for each beer page online here.
Yes. We require that all of our ingredients used for our regular production beers are Non-GMO.
We brew with a variety of grains including barley, wheat and rye, all of which contain small amounts of naturally occurring gluten. The brewing process does notably reduce gluten levels, but the final beers don’t reach gluten-free status.
Please check out our individual beer pages here, or see the full nutrition list.
Please fill out our contact form and let us know specifically what you’re after.
The sediment evident in the bottom of a bottle of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and other naturally conditioned beers is the yeast we use for bottle conditioning. Typically, the yeast lies tight and flat to the bottom of the bottle. As the beer is poured, the yeast will re-suspend making the beer’s appearance cloudy or slightly particulate, but this will not adversely affect beer flavor. If bottles are stored improperly (e.g. upside down or on their side) the yeast may resettle into what looks like a drop of pancake batter or vanilla ice cream and will be more apparent, but it will still not affect the finished flavor of the beer.
Bottle conditioning is a time-honored method for naturally carbonating beer. We dose back a small amount of fermentable sugar and yeast into the beer right before we package it. This fermentation creates the finished carbonation and flavors unique to our beer.
We bottle condition our original five beers: Pale Ale, Porter, Stout, Celebration Ale, and Bigfoot. We also can condition our Pale Ale.
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. complies with California’s Proposition 65 as it relates to BPA regulations and notification. Beer packaged in bottles, Keg’s and Growlers do not, and have not contained BPA in their packaging materials. All canned beer produced after November 15, 2017 (16 oz. Sidecar packaged after December 20th 2017) is and will continue to be fully compliant with the same Prop 65 regulations regarding the exclusion of BPA.
Yes, for your safety and as a health precaution, some tours require closed-toe shoes since we’re moving in and out of production spaces. Please check the Chico Tours or Mills River Tours descriptions or give us a call for more details.
We have a few outdoor spots in Mills River where well-behaved dogs can tag along. The open-air spaces we call the Back Porch, Upper Park, and Lower Park all welcome canine friends. (We use our discretion to close these areas if weather is inclement.) We just ask that you keep your pup on a leash to avoid any surprise tiffs between dogs. We also want to respect guests who might not be dog fanatics.
When it comes to dogs indoors, we’re limited to ADA service animals due to the nature, size, and shape of our facilities. ADA service animals must either be trained or in training to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability. We can’t allow other dogs, pets or animals indoors, including those whose function is to provide comfort, emotional support, companionship, or therapy.
ADA service animals must be under control of the handler at all times while visiting the brewery, and please note additional Brewery Tour policies for ADA service animals.
We have one outdoor spot at our Chico brewery called The Hop Yard where well-behaved dogs can tag along. The Hop Yard is open seasonally in the spring and summer. (We use our discretion to close The Hop Yard if weather is dangerously hot or inclement.) We just ask that you keep your pup on a leash to avoid any surprise tiffs between dogs. We also want to respect guests who might not be dog fanatics.
When it comes to dogs or other animals indoors—and this includes our Taproom patio—we’re limited to ADA service animals due to the nature, size, and shape of our facilities. ADA service animals must either be trained or in training to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability. We can’t allow other dogs, pets or animals indoors, including those whose function is to provide comfort, emotional support, companionship, or therapy.
ADA service animals must be under control of the handler at all times while visiting the brewery, and please note additional Brewery Tour policies for ADA service animals.
Our guided brewery tours weave in and out of production spaces, so as a safety and health precaution, we’re unable to host dogs or other animals.
If you plan on visiting with an ADA service animal, please contact us before your visit so we can arrange your tour. ADA service animals are also welcome on our self-guided tours, which you can take at your own pace.
ADA service animals must either be trained or in training to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability. We can’t allow other dogs, pets or animals indoors, including those whose function is to provide comfort, emotional support, companionship, or therapy. ADA service animals must be under control of the handler at all times while visiting the brewery.
No, we don’t host weddings in our brewery venues.
There’s a lot going on at Sierra Nevada—artisan food, brewery tours, live music, and more. Check out our Locations page to plan your visit.
Yes, when space is available, during normal business hours.
Please fill out our private event form and we’ll get back to you quickly.
Yes, we are. Feel free to bring the family. Note that all of our Guided Brewery Tours in Chico and Mills River, have a minimum age, either 12+ or 21+. Please check the tour descriptions or give us a call for more details.
Yes, visit our Gift Shop page for directions to purchase gift cards.
Head to our Gift Shop page where we detail how to make an exchange with us.
Our self-guided tours will not have public access upon reopening, but we look forward to opening them soon.
Our self-guided tours will not have public access upon reopening, but we look forward to opening them soon.
Yes, if you’re on a guided tour, we do require closed-toed shoes since we’re moving in and out of production spaces. It’s for your safety and it’s a health precaution.
Yes, send an email to our Tour Coordinator at MillsRiverPrivateTours@sierranevada.com to see what is available.
Most of our guided tours require participants to be at least 12 years old, while several tours are 21+. (You have to be 21+ to do any beer tasting.) Please visit our Brewery Tours page to explore tour options and check age requirements.
There are no age restrictions for our self-guided tours.
Yes! Here’s your link to our Gift Shop page.
Visit our Big Room page to see what bands are on the books.
Once our outdoor capacity increases, we’ll resume our outdoor live music shows.
We don’t have gluten-free options in our current beer lineup.
Use our Beer Locator to search your nearby stores. Keep in mind this tool shows what’s been shipped, but it’s still best to call your favorite shop before making the trip.
Check out our Release Calendar.
Most every beer we include in a variety pack is designed to only be part of that sampler. Now, we do usually include one staple Sierra Nevada beer in our variety packs (e.g. Pale Ale) which you can find by itself.
We’re about a 30-minute drive from downtown Asheville (13 miles). From Asheville Regional Airport, we’re a quick 10-minute drive.
We have a nature trail that leads to the French Broad River. When river access is open, you can stroll with your beer. We also have a trail in the front of the brewery that winds through the forested front yard, but beer’s not allowed out front.
Currently, with our limited capacity restrictions, we do not have our river access available.
Currently, with our capacity restrictions, we will not be opening our Back Porch kitchen. But good news is that our Back Porch Bar will be open weather dependent.
We’re about a 25-minute drive from the Biltmore Estate (14 miles).
Children 4 and under do not need a ticket to attend Big Room shows. If your children do tag along, we highly recommend bringing ear protection for them.
No, we sell meal tickets seperately. Please visit our Big Room page to be sure you purchase the ticket(s) you’d like.
Our packaging line typically runs Monday-Thursday. However, our self-guided tours will not have public access upon reopening, but we look forward to opening them soon.
We’re unable to sell kegs directly to customers.
We have a different food menu on the Back Porch. We’re limited by our outdoor kitchen size and the volume of visitors, so we customize the outdoor menu to offer variety without sacrificing speed of service.
Dogs are the only type of animal we can host in the open-air spaces we call the Back Porch, Upper Park, and Lower Park. We just ask that you keep your pup on a leash to avoid any surprise tiffs between dogs. We also want to respect guests who might not be dog fanatics.
When it comes to dogs or other animals indoors, we’re limited to ADA service animals due to the nature, size, and shape of our facilities. ADA service animals must either be trained or in training to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability. We can’t allow other dogs, pets or animals indoors, including those whose function is to provide comfort, emotional support, companionship, or therapy.
ADA service animals must be under control of the handler at all times while visiting the brewery, and please note additional Brewery Tour policies for ADA service animals.
Yes, several nearby hotels offer shuttles. Please contact them directly to confirm those services.
Here are several options for hotels in Chico, CA.
Here are several options for hotels in Mills River, NC.
No, we don’t have TVs in our Taprooms.
We host private events in our High Gravity venue in addition to other locations at the facility.
No liquor or outside beer is allowed, but you may bring wine or champagne, and we charge a $15 corkage fee.
No, we don’t take reservations, but we do appreciate when large groups call ahead to help us plan for space.
We will be reopening utilizing reservations. This will help with controlling our capacity limits while reopening to the public. Reservations can be booked <a href=”/visit/north-carolina/taproom/”>on our taproom page</a> or by calling <a href=”tel:8287086242″>828-708-6242</a>.
We don’t have a full bar at the Chico Taproom, but along with a big selection of beer, we also have a few wines on our menu.
We don’t have a full bar at the Mills River Taproom, but along with a big selection of beer, we also have a few wines on our menu.
No, we only serve our own beer at the Torpedo Room.
On rare occasions we have cider on tap. Visit our Taproom page to see the tap list in real time.
We don’t currently have cider on our tap list.
We don’t currently have cider on our tap list.
No liquor or outside beer is allowed, but you may bring wine or champagne, and we charge a $15 corkage fee.
No, We don’t allow any outside alcohol on the brewery grounds.
No, we don’t allow any outside alcohol at the Torpedo Room.
We only allow takeout from our Taproom.
We take reservations at the Chico Taproom Monday-Thursday for parties of 8-16 guests. (Certain times and dates may be unavailable.) Give us a call to make your reservation: 530-345-2739.
Outside food is limited to takeout from the Back Porch menu or the Lower Park menu.
Our Lower Park space alongside the French Broad River is open seasonally on weekends (roughly April-October). If you want to double-check Lower Park hours, head to our Contact page to give us a call.
We update our menu in real time on the Taproom page.
Please visit our Chico Brewery Tours and Mills River Brewery Tours pages to see the range of tours we offer—different topics, lengths, and beer samplings.
Please visit our Chico Brewery Tours and Mills River Brewery Tours pages for times and online booking directions.
Please visit our Brewery Tours page to see which tours have openings and to book your spot.
Yes, depending on availability. Please visit our Brewery Tours page to see which tours have openings and to book your spot. You can also call the Brewery Tours team directly at 828-708-6176.
Our Tours program is not currently running. If you’d like to taste a beverage, please ask your server or bartender for a taste. If you’d like a flight, you can order one of those as well.
No, you don’t need tickets to spend time at the brewery. We have a self-guided tour or you can book an in-depth Brewery Tours led by our team. If you just want to kick back with a pint, head to our Taproom.
No you do not need a ticket to come onsite, but you will need a reservation. Reservations can be booked on our taproom page or by calling 828-708-6242
Yes, but we aren’t able to store it because of health codes.
Yes, bring that cake to celebrate. Note that we cannot store your cake due to restaurant health codes.
We will be reopening utilizing reservations. This will help with controlling our capacity limits while reopening to the public. Reservations can be booked on our taproom page or by calling 828-708-6242.
We update our menu in real time on the Taproom page.
We update our menu in real time on the Torpedo Room page.
Currently, with our capacity restrictions, we will not be opening our Back Porch kitchen. But good news is that our Back Porch Bar will be open weather dependent.
We do have ways to modify our menu items so they’re gluten-reduced, so please chat with your server to learn what’s possible.
We do have ways to modify select menu items so they’re gluten-reduced, so please chat with your server to learn what’s possible.
Yes, we do. Check out our Taproom menu online or chat with your server about our vegan and vegetarian options.
We do have ways to modify select menu items so they’re vegetarian or vegan, so please chat with your server to learn what’s possible.
Yes, it’s an all-day menu, but be sure to ask your server if we have any specials for the day.
Yes, a flight on our patio is a great idea.
You can order one at our main bar, or in High Gravity when it’s open, and take it outside.
Yes, a flight on our patio is a great idea. Order at the bar, then head outside.