Discover WanderlandWanderland takes inspiration from our North Carolina backyard, but the spark was a friendly visit from the United Kingdom. Posted In: Our Beer
Two-Minute StoriesWe have 40 years of history, but you only have a few minutes to spare. Check out these micropodcasts made in partnership with our friends at NPM, the exclusive sponsorship representative for... Posted In: Beyond the Brewhouse
Craft Malt On Both CoastsRon Silberstein holds out his hand, and we lean in. He pokes a pile of barley kernels. The tiny seeds are halfway through the malting process. “Almost looks like a little cephalopod,”... Posted In: Beyond the Brewhouse, Sustainability
Introducing Online Beer SalesYou're in search of rare beer, and we have a cellar that runs deep. It's time we share these specialty bottles, some of which are years into aging. Well, start adding a... Posted In: Featured, Our Beer
Taproom Takeout Now AvailableWe’ve missed your smiling faces in our Taprooms, friends. And starting today (March 27), we hope to see you again as we launch our Taproom Takeout Program at both Chico, CA and... Posted In: Food & Beer
Ken Grossman: Thoughts On 40We’re celebrating 40 years as a brewery. No better time to ask founder Ken Grossman about the past, the future, and how pain caves and Death Rides are somehow good things. Uncensored... Posted In: 40th Anniversary, Beyond the Brewhouse
Our Barrel Aged Beer BeginningsOur Barrel-Aged Beer Goes Nationwide Early in the 2010s, Jeff White filled 10 bourbon barrels with a no-name Russian imperial stout. It was a “pilot” beer, simply an experiment. But standing over... Posted In: Our Beer
Barrel-Aging SauerkrautOne rowdy weekend down, one more Oktoberfest marathon to go. Here in Chico, Calif., it’s our 10th year of bringing the Munich tents to stateside beer lovers. We go all out, and... Posted In: Beyond the Brewhouse, Food & Beer
Oktoberfest Braised PorkWe used our 2019 Oktoberfest collaboration to headline mouthwatering braised pork shoulder. The beer lets loose its malt complexity and caramel sweetness. It’s a lengthier cook time of 3-4 hours, but the... Posted In: Food & Beer
Mills River MushroomsUnder the forest canopy, tucked into a quiet nook, there’s a neighborhood of log cabins. But standing just 4 feet tall, they’re not home to humans. Instead, the residents bust through the... Posted In: Featured, Beyond the Brewhouse, Food & Beer
Trails Day RecapAmerican Hiking Society (AHS) had an ambitious goal: set a world record on National Trails Day® for the most people participating in trail restoration in a single day. We rallied our employees... Posted In: Beyond the Brewhouse, Sustainability
Pouring from the GardenJim Belles surveys the brewery garden, walking a groomed pathway. The sun is still groggy, rising slowly. Jim pivots left, takes a few steps into a row and crouches down. He pops... Posted In: Sustainability
Way Back with the Chico WildflowerThe 38th annual Chico Wildflower Century, one of California’s top cycling events, saw 3,300 people in the saddle. They sign up for various reasons: tradition, camaraderie, or crossing one off the bucket... Posted In: Beyond the Brewhouse
Important Update on COVID-19Updated 7/2/20 We got into this business to make great beer and share it with our friends. So it’s been tough not having you all in our Taprooms, Gift Shops, Tours and... Posted In: News
