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
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
Prepare to embark on a flavorful journey through the world of IPAs in this immersive 90-minute brewery experience.
Cost:
$35
DURATION:
90 minutes
DETAILS:
Long Pants & Closed-Toe Shoes Required. Wheelchair accessible. Ages 21+ only.
DATES:
Offered on select days only
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
One of our knowledgeable Beer Adventurers will walk you through a flight of eight 2oz beers in our Grand Tasting Room and Bar.
Cost:
$12
DURATION:
30 minutes
DETAILS:
This experience is a beer sampling only and does not include a tour. Wheelchair and ADA accessible. Under 21, no ticket required.
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