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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!

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100 Sierra Nevada Way
Mills River, NC 28759

1 (828) 708-6176Contact Us

GENERAL HOURS

Tours offered every day! See tour descriptions for all available times.

AVAILABLE TOURS

Brewhouse Tour

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

Beyond the Pale Tour

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

Beer Geek Tour

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

Trip in the Woods Hiking Tour

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.

Frontiers of Flavor: Innovation Beer Flight

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.

Beers & Blueprints - Available Only in September!

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

Pale Ale: A Sensory Experience - Limited Time Only!

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

Sip or Treat: Beer & Candy Pairing - Available Only in October!

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.