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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.

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Mills River, NC 28759
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Tours offered every day! See tour descriptions for all available times during 10am - 5pm.


CLOSED SUNDAY, JUNE 1st

AVAILABLE BREWERY TOURS

Brewhouse Tour

Brewhouse Tour

Cost:$12.10
DURATION:45 minutes

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Daily

Join us for a tour of the brewery in Mills River, NC: from raw ingredients through fermentation and packaging. Includes four beer samples.

 

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Beyond the Pale Tour

Beyond the Pale Tour

Cost:$27.50
DURATION:90 minutes

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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:$82.50
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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Trip in the Woods

Trip in the Woods

Cost:$33
DURATION:2-2.5hrs

Our Mills River brewery is nestled within over 200 acres of lush, forested land just waiting to be explored, so join us on a Trip in the Woods!

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

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

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

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

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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    May 25

  • Congdon Griffin Band

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    May 26

  • Ashley Heath & Her Heathens

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    May 31

  • Fantastic Negrito w/ The Saviors of New York

    Big Room | Chico
    Jun 04

  • Pleasure Chest

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Jun 07

  • My Magnificent Nemesis w/ Alien Music Club

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Jun 08

  • Hustle Souls

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Jun 13

  • Daniel Shearin

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Jun 14

  • Julio & the Saltines

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Jun 15

  • The Heavy Lifters

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Jun 21

  • The Deep Shallow Band

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Jun 22

  • Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience

    High Gravity | Mills River, NC
    Jun 26

  • The Headtones

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Jun 28

  • Moonshine State

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Jun 29

  • Lyric

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Jul 05

  • Lettuce

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Jul 10

  • Fireside Collective

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Jul 11

  • Jesse Velvet

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Jul 12

  • CarolinAloha

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Jul 13

  • Lazrluvr

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Jul 18

  • Andrew Scotchie

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Jul 19

  • Boogitherapi

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Jul 20

  • Ozomatli w/ Debajito

    Big Room | Chico
    Jul 25

  • Peggy Ratusz and the Daddy Long Legs

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Jul 26

  • The Outriders

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Jul 27

  • Amplify Appalachia

    High Gravity | Mills River, NC
    Jul 31

  • Dangermuffin

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Aug 01

  • Watkins

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Aug 02

  • Roots and Dore

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Aug 03

  • STRFKR w/ Mamalarky

    Big Room | Chico
    Aug 08

  • Ska City

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Aug 09

  • Purple

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Aug 10

  • Femi Kuti & The Positive Force

    Big Room | Chico
    Aug 14

  • Ben Bjorlie Band

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Aug 16

  • TrancEnd Band

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Aug 17

  • Fitz and The Tantrums

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Aug 22

  • Julianna Jade and the Wild

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Aug 24

  • Jesse Daniel w/ Jake Kohn

    Big Room | Chico
    Aug 27

  • Andrew Wakefield & Friends

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Sep 06

  • Sugar Bomb

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Sep 07

  • DISPLACE

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Sep 13

  • Tasty Vibrations

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Sep 14

  • Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Sep 21

  • Mana Meter

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Sep 28

  • The Late Shifters

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Oct 04

  • Billingsly

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Oct 05

  • Tanasi

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Oct 11

  • Fresh Buzz

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Oct 18

  • Saddletramp

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Oct 19

  • Nikki and the Barn Boys

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Oct 25

  • The Big Hungry

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Oct 26

  • Here Come the Mummies

    Amphitheater | Mills River
    Oct 29

  • High Gravity | Mills River, NC
    Nov 01

  • The Patrick Lopez Experience

    High Gravity | Mills River, NC
    Nov 09

  • Dustin Furlow

    High Gravity | Mills River, NC
    Nov 16
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