Mills River Tours
Go Behind The Scenes
TOURS
Brewery Tours
Whether you’re just getting into craft beer or we’re on your brewery bucket list, a Mills River tour 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.
Space on each tour is limited, and reservations are strongly encouraged. Make yours below. Looking to book a private tour? Fill out the private tour form, and we’ll get it organized. See you soon!
GENERAL HOURS
Tours offered every day! See tour descriptions for all available times.
AVAILABLE TOURS
Join us for a guided tasting of four beers and tour the beer making process: from raw ingredients through fermentation and packaging.
Cost:
$9
DURATION:
45 minutes
DETAILS:
This experience enters our production facility and includes four beer samples. Wheelchair accessible. No one under 12 permitted.
DATES:
Offered daily
From humble beginnings in Chico, California to our LEED Platinum certified facility in Mills River, North Carolina. We will walk through our production facility, exploring the brewing process and ingredients, and highlight how our sustainability commitment fits into it all.
Cost:
$25
DURATION:
90 minutes
DETAILS:
This experience enters our production facility and includes nine beer samples. Wheelchair accessible. No one under 12 years old permitted.
DATES:
Offered daily
Get ready for an intimate, 3-hour tour into the depths of what makes Sierra Nevada tick. This tour is ideal for beer lovers who already have basic beer knowledge and are looking for a behind-the-scenes look and taste of our facility.
Cost:
$75
DURATION:
3 hours
DETAILS:
Long Pants & Closed-Toe Shoes Required. Ages 21+ only.
DATES:
Offered on select days only
Grab your hiking shoes and get ready for a beer adventure!
Cost:
$30
DURATION:
2.5 hours
DETAILS:
The 1.5-mile loop trail features moderate elevation change. Those with allergies should note that the group will hike near our beehives.
DATES:
Offered on select days only.
Explore a guided sampling of Sierra Nevada Brewing Company’s innovative pilot beers, where tradition meets creativity.
Cost:
$12
DURATION:
30 minutes
DETAILS:
This experience is a guided flight only and does not include a tour of the brewery. Wheelchair and ADA accessible. Under 21, no ticket required.
DATES:
Offered on select days only.
Our Mills River facility is a breathtaking, state-of-the-art facility designed for sustainable brewing and human enjoyment. Come with us as we explore and explain the beautiful architecture, the complex engineering, and the overall design choices through the lens of our LEED Platinum Certification.
Cost:
$35
DURATION:
2 hours
DETAILS:
Long Pants & Closed-Toe Shoes Required. Wheelchair and mobility aid accessible. Ages 21+ only.
DATES:
Wednesdays in September
Be a Sierra Nevada beer sensory panelist for the day in this 45-minute experience, exploring the nuances of Pale Ale through our educational tasting.
Cost:
$16
DURATION:
45 minutes
DETAILS:
This experience is a beer sampling only and does not include a tour of the brewery. Wheelchair and mobility aid accessible. Ages 21+ only.
DATES:
Saturdays only, Oct. 14-Nov. 11
Join us for a beer pairing adventure where the world of craft beer meets the enchanting realm of candies. Dress up in your most spooktacular costumes, mingle with fellow enthusiasts, and enjoy an evening filled with laughter, learning, and, of course, delectable treats and brews.
Cost:
$12
DURATION:
45 minutes
DETAILS:
This experience is a guided flight only and does not include a tour of the brewery. Wheelchair and mobility aid accessible. Ages 21+ only.
DATES:
Offered on select days only in October.