A Sierra Nevada brewer pouring hops into a kettle

Mills River Brewery 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 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.

MAIN TAPROOM

100 Sierra Nevada Way
Mills River, NC 28759

1 (828) 708-6176 Contact Us

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GENERAL HOURS

Tours offered every day! See tour descriptions for all available times during 10am - 5pm.

CLOSURES:
November 28th - Thanksgiving
December 24th - 1:30pm Last Tour
December 25th - Christmas
January 1st - New Years Day

AVAILABLE BREWERY TOURS

Brewhouse Tour

$12.10

45 minutes

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

$27.50

90 minutes

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

$82.50

3 hours

Daily

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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COME FOR THE FUN

STAY FOR THE TAPROOM

After your beer tour, don’t rush off! Head over to our Taproom to unwind with friends, savor craft beer on tap, and enjoy unbeatable fare. Whether you’re a craft beer connoisseur or just looking for a great time, our taproom is the perfect spot to relax.

And don’t forget to catch a live-music show while you are spending time with us. We’ve got one-of-a-kind acts performing regularly in our outdoor Amphitheater or indoor High Gravity venues. Don’t miss it, book now!

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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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