The Mills River Taproom will be OPEN Thursday – Monday. Check out the full hours info below.
There is no longer a need to make reservations, we have returned to walk-in business. Our Back Porch is open weather permitting and light food-offerings are available until 7pm. Our brewery tours are now available Thursday - Sunday, and our Gift Shop is open. Additional information in our FAQ.
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Sunday - Thursday 11:00am - 9:00pm
Friday - Saturday 11:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday – Monday*Not Available Tuesday and Wednesday*
Open Every Day – Food available 1:00pm until 7pm
(8pm on Tuesday & Wednesday)
Tuesday & Wednesday Nights5pm – 7:30pm
Saturday & Sunday2pm – 5pm
Only ADA service animals are allowed inside our dining room. Leashed non-ADA service dogs are allowed on the Back Porch and outside.
CLOSED 08/31/22
CLOSED 09/01/22
Brad Bacci
Our Taproom is open Thursday-Monday and offers a seasonal menu showcasing local farmers and artisans. Indoor dining is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Our Back Porch is open daily, weather permitting, and offers sandwiches, snacks, and 20 beers on tap. Swing by on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to catch live entertainment and our food truck, serving handheld items like our famous half-pound pretzel with beer cheese.
10oz pour 8 | crowler 22
ABV 12.8, IBU 20
Imperial Brown Ale
Roasty, Malty, Vanilla, Coconut
Hops: Bravo, Cascade
Malts: Pale, Chocolate, Cara 60
10oz pour 8 | crowler 22
ABV 12.8, IBU 15
Lemon, oak, bourbon
Hops: Citra
Malts: Wheat malt, unmalted wheat, pale malt
10oz 8 | crowler 22
ABV 9.0 , IBU 45
Tropical, juicy, approachable
Hops: Magnum, Crystal, Chinook, Idaho 7, Columbus, Cascade, Mosaic
Malts: Pale malt, Wheat malt, Munich malt
pint 7 | 1/2 pint 3.50 | crowler 13 | growler 24 plus 12 for a new bottle
ABV 5.5, IBU 30
Dry-hopped wheat ale
Resinous, dank, citrus
Hops: Mosaic, Azacca, Citra, Cascade
Malts: Pale, wheat, unmalted wheat, flaked oats, oat malt, Munich
pint 6 | 1/2 pint 3 | crowler 11 | growler 20 plus 12 for a new bottle
ABV 7.4, IBU 55
Pine, resinous, balanced and hoppy
A portion of proceeds supports the World Central Kitchen
Hops: Columbus, Chinook, Ekuanot, Idaho 7, Mosaic, Nelson Sauvin, Zappa
Malts: Caramelized malts, Rye, Two-row Pale
10oz pour 8 | crowler 22
ABV 12.5, IBU 20
Bourbon, baker’s spice
Hops: Simcoe, Experimental
Malts: Corn, barley, rye
pint 6 | 1/2 pint 3 | crowler 11 | growler 20 plus 12 for a new bottle
ABV 6.7, IBU 35
Juicy, creamy, New England style IPA
Hops: Citra, Magnum, Simcoe, Comet, Mosaic, El Dorado
Malts: Two-row Pale, Munich, Oats, Wheat
pint 7 | 1/2 pint 3.50 | crowler 13 | growler 24 plus 12 for a new bottle
ABV 8.0, IBU 60
Double IPA
Concentrated hops, intense pine, citrus
Hops: Cascade, Centennial, Chinook, Crystal, Magnum
Malts: Acidulated, Chocolate, Dextrine, Two-row Pale, Wheat
pint 6 | 1/2 pint 3 | crowler 13 | growler 24 plus 12 for a new bottle
ABV 6.2, IBU 35
Floral, citrus peel, pina colada
Hops: Mosaic, Loral, Talus, Chinook
Malts: Pale, wheat, unmalted wheat, flaked oats, oat malt, Munich
1/2 pint 3 | pint 6 | crowler 11 | growler 20 plus 12 for a new bottle
ABV 5.0, ABV 40
Czech Pilsner
Spicy, Floral, Crisp
Hops: Magnum, Pacifica, Contessa
Malts: Pilsner, Two-row Pale, Munich, Acidulated
pint 6 | 1/2 pint 3 | crowler 13 | growler 24 plus 12 for a new bottle
ABV 7.0, IBU 55
Juicy IPA
Citrus, pineapple, fresh berries, hazy
Hops: Cascade, Centennial, Azacca, Sultana
Malts: Two-row, Pale, Oats, Wheat, Munich
pint 6 | 1/2 pint 3 | crowler 11 | growler 20 plus 12 for a new bottle
ABV 5.0, IBU 38
The original, classic citrus, pine
Hops: Cascade
Malts: Caramelized malts, Two-row Pale
pint 6 | 1/2 pint 3 | crowler 11 | growler 20 plus 12 for a new bottle
ABV 5.6, IBU 32
Malty, cocoa, roasty, nutty
Hops: Aurora, Yakima Golding
Malts: Black, Caramelized malts, Chocolate, Carafa, Munich, Two-row Pale
pint 6 | 1/2 pint 3 | crowler 11 | growler 20 plus 12 for a new bottle
ABV 5.2, IBU 40
Unfiltered Kellerpils
Bready, lemon, herbal, hoppy
Hops: Magnum, Sterling, Saphir
Malts: Riverbend Southern Select pale malt, Vienna malt
pint 6 | 1/2 pint 3 | crowler 11 | growler 20 plus 12 for a new bottle
4.6 ABV, IBU 30
Session Hazy IPA with hoppy notes of mango and passionfruit, backed by smooth malt flavor
Hops: Strisselspalt, Amarillo, Comet, Chinook, Mosaic, Simcoe
Malts: Two-row Pale, Wheat, Oats
pint 6 | 1/2 pint 3 | crowler 11 | growler 20 plus 12 for a new bottle
ABV 5.0, IBU 35
Citrus Wheat Ale
Orange, grapefruit, crisp
Hops: Crystal
Malts: Two-row pale, wheat, oats, cara-pils
pint 6 | 1/2 pint 3 | crowler 11 | growler 20 plus 12 for a new bottle
ABV 7.2, IBU 70
Pine, mango, cedar, grapefruit
Hops: Crystal, Citra, Magnum
Malts: Caramelized malts, Two-row Pale
pint 6 | 1/2 pint 3 | crowler 11 | growler 20 plus 12 for a new bottle
ABV 6.0, IBU 35
Passionfruit, guava, citrus
Hops: Amarillo, Comet, Citra, El Dorado, Mosaic
Malts: Honey, Munich, Two-row Pale, Wheat
pint 6 | 1/2 pint 3 | crowler 11 | growler 20 plus 12 for a new bottle
ABV 5.5, IBU 7
Sour ale with guava, hibiscus and strawberry
Hops: Cascade
Malts: Two-row Pale, Oats, Wheat
12oz pour 3 over ice
ABV 0.0, IBU 0
Sparkling hop-infused water
Brewed so you can go 100% on hops and cut everything else: 0% alcohol, 0 calories, 0 carbs, and 0 sugar
Hops: Citra and Amarillo
10oz 7 | 12oz can 7 (Back Porch)
ABV 4.0 (GF)
Served over ice, salt rim, mint
10oz 7
ABV 4.0 (GF)
Served over ice, lemon wheel
glass 11
Combinations of citrus, white peach, and apple flavors, balanced by a bit of subtle oak, spice and bright acid.
glass 10
Light-bodied with notes of fresh cut grass and tropical fruits and a touch of citrus minerality
glass 8
Fruity, with bright apple and pear overtones. Crisp acidity, smooth finish.
glass 9
Delicate aromas of green apples and white flowers. Fresh notes of pears, apple, and citrus with a bright dry finish
glass 9
Elegant and refreshing with a subtle, fruit-forward bouquet followed by layers of delicate berry flavors.
glass 11
Aromas of boysenberry, cherry, and sweet tobacco are followed by flavors of raspberry, blackberry, and cherry. The 2019 vintage presents fine tannins and balanced acidity.
glass 9
Fruit intensity - think green apple, green pear, white peach - followed by a strong mineral presence and balanced by fresh acidity and smooth body
glass 12
Well integrated oak and silky tannins, and sweet notes of dark fruit and vanilla are met with flavors of toast and tea in the mid palate. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon with 5% Petite Sirah gives essence of layered spice, clove and pepper
bottle 40
Crafted in the traditional méthode champenoise. The secondary fermentation process balances the acidity and highlights the notes of lemon, apple, and pear.
bottle 60
Rich and robust, this Sonoma County Bordeaux-style wine is a blend of 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 26% Cabernet Franc. Barrel aged in French and American oak barrels for 18 months creates layered, velvety tannins that linger on the palate.
750 mL bottle 20
ABV 11.4, IBU 40
Silky smooth and full of flavor, this beer is a blend of our Barrel-Aged Ovila Abbey Dubbel and Barrel-Aged Ovila Abbey Brown Ale with Mandarins and Cocoa. With a deep mahogany color, the beer is rich with flavors of molasses and brown sugar, with a hint of orange and a distinct dried fruit character from a year spent in brandy barrels.
Menu subject to change without prior notice
Since we began brewing in 1980, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. has relied on our natural environment and local people to influence our direction. The Taproom remains true to those values by purchasing from various farmers every year, encouraging earth-conscious methods from our purveyors and maintaining sustainable practices in our kitchen and at our onsite estate gardens.
Our menu is designed to showcase local farmers and food artisans vital to a healthy food system. By only using seasonal ingredients produced close to home, everyone benefits. Our kitchen sources the finest produce, poultry, meat, dairy and cheeses from the region, and our menu changes frequently to mirror changing seasons and availability of products.
The certified organic Kitchen Garden you see out back, along with our Estate Garden, helps augment our kitchen with the freshest produce possible. We maximize the gardens’ sustainable production using compost produced on site, creating a seamless loop that minimizes our environmental impact. Additionally, we bake all of our breads in house, preserve vegetables and practice whole animal utilization to minimize waste.
10
Hand-cut fries, Cavender “asiago style” cheese, chives, Hazy Little Thing peppercorn aioli
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten, Soy, Egg
5
Hand-cut fries
12
Torpedo, sharp cheddar, pimentos, Bavarian pretzel
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten
18
~Torpedo hot sauce, blue cheese, celery
Allergens: Gluten, Dairy, Soy, Egg
~Ginger soy glaze, sriracha aioli, pickled carrots, scallions, sesame seeds
Allergens: Gluten, Eggs, Soy, Sesame
18
Chef’s selection of artisanal cheese, SNBC beer jam,
rosemary toasted cashews & walnuts, crostini
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten, Tree Nut
7
Mediterranean olives, Peruvian peppers, garlic
Allergens: None of the major allergens
8
Rosemary spiced cashews & walnuts
Allergens: Tree Nuts
12
NC rainbow trout, herbs, pickled red onions, rye crostini
Allergens: Seafood, Gluten, Dairy
14
Roasted Estate beets, local peaches, Estate greens, goat lady chevre,
toasted pecans, Sunny Little Thing citrus vinaigrette
Allergens: Goat Dairy, Gluten, Tree Nut
13
Local squash and zucchini, lima beans, cherry tomatoes, corn, Estate herbs, charred tomato vinaigrette
Allergens: None of the major allergens
16
Holly Springs heirloom tomato, Siano burrata, balsamic jelly, garlic oil, grilled focaccia
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten
9
Chef’s selection of local veggies, lemon tahini sauce
Allergens: Sesame, ask your server for additional allergens
14
Peperoni, house Italian sausage, mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce
Allergens: Gluten, Dairy
Vegan mozzarella available for 1 extra
15
Holly springs heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella, Italian Verde, garlic oil
Allergens: Gluten, Dairy
Vegan mozzarella available for 1 extra
14
Featuring toppings from our brewery garden, local farms, and artisans
Allergens: Gluten, ask about additional allergens
Vegan mozzarella available for 1 extra
15
Local watermelon, ginger soy glaze, spicy vegan mayo, pickled carrots,
scallions, toasted almonds, coconut rice
Allergens: Gluten, Soy, Sesame, Tree Nut
18
Heritage Farms spicy andouille sausage, sea island peas, local corn, estate
peppers, citra dry-hopped crema
Allergens: Dairy
24
malt-peppercorn crusted Brasstown beef, blistered tomatoes, chimichurri, focaccia
Allergens: Gluten
19
Masala sauce, Carolina gold coconut rice, cilantro
Allergens: Egg, Gluten
22
Tropical Torpedo IPA braised Heritage Farms ribs, gochujang BBQ sauce, seasonal kimchi, shisho crema
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten, Seafood, Shellfish, Soy
17
VA little neck clams, tom kha broth,
shiitakes, scallions, chili oil, baguette
Allergens: Seafood, Shellfish, Gluten
13
1/3 lb smash patty, Pale Ale monterey jack, onions, house bun, hoppy pickles
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten, Egg
+ extra smash patty | 5
+ Heritage Farms bacon | 3
8
Heirloom tomato bruschetta
Allergens: Dairy
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
10
Meringue, passion fruit mango sauce, whipped cream, banana passion fruit curd, local fruit
Allergens: Egg, Dairy
10
Lavender infused custard, Blueberry Kombucha compote, lemon cream, angel food cake crunch (no gluten)
Allergens: Dairy, Egg
10
Whipped Porter panna cotta, coconut pecan icing, pecan lace tuile, Porter coffee sauce, coconut crunch
Allergens: Dairy, Eggs, Gluten, Tree Nuts
11
Brasstown beef, cheddar, potato bun, house cut fries
Allergens: Gluten, Dairy, Egg
9
All-beef hot dog, potato bun, house cut fries
Allergens: Gluten, Dairy, Sesame
9
House made cheese sauce, bread crumbs, seasonal fruit
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten
10
Mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten
Vegan mozzarella available for 1
11
Pepperoni, mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten
Vegan mozzarella available for 1
~Fountain Pepsi Products
~Sweet & Unsweet Tea
~Waynesville Soda Jerks: Apple Rosemary, Raspberry Cream, Blueberry Basil, Strawberry Rhubarb
~Hop Splash - Sparkling hop-infused water brewed so you can go 100% on hops and cut everything else: 0% alcohol, 0 calories, 0 carbs, and 0g sugar
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. **Food prepared in our kitchen may contain nuts. **menu subject to change and availability**
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*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry,
seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of
foodborne illness.
**Food prepared in our kitchen may contain nuts.
Menu subject to change without prior notice
Only available from the Back Porch Bar from 1pm to 7pm Daily
7
Rosemary, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil
8
Sharp cheddar, pimentos, kettle chips
5
Beer nuts, caramel and cheddar kettle popcorn,
pretzels
9
Pimento cheese, potato bun, kettle chips
9
Brasstown beef, Torpedo IPA cheddar, hoppy pickles, potato bun, kettle chips
9
Smiling hara tempeh, quinoa, edamame, baby chickpeas, estate greens, pickled carrots & onions, ginger lemon kombucha vinaigrette, spicy vegan mayo
3
6
Ketchup, house bun, kettle chips
5
Menu subject to change without prior notice
We’re tucked into the forest, so make the most of this escape. Choose from a variety of beers on tap, sample Southern-inspired plates, relax with friends, and explore our nature trail.
Heavy on hops, that was always the brewery plan. So in 1980, we loaded Pale Ale up with Cascade—a new hop at the time named after the mountain range—and the intense aromas of pine and citrus sparked the American craft beer revolution.
Dive DeeperOur guided tours remain closed at this time, however self-guided tours are available on Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 9pm.
Catch live music inside or, when the weather’s right, jam to bands in the outdoor amphitheater. Keep tabs on festivals and other brewery fun.
100 Sierra Nevada Way
Mills River,NC28732United States
1 (828) 708-6242 millsrivertaproom@sierranevada.com
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