About

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is a family-owned and operated brewery founded in 1980 by Ken Grossman in Chico, CA, with a second location in Mills River, NC. Renowned for trailblazing American craft beer, especially their iconic Pale Ale and innovative IPAs, they emphasize hop-forward flavors, sustainability, and independence. They offer year-round, seasonal, high-altitude, limited release, and non-alcoholic beers, alongside a robust events calendar and merchandise shop.

IPAs and hop-forward beers Pale Ale Family-owned and independent Sustainability commitment
Photos
Pale Ale hero shot Hazy Little Thing beer PILS beer High Gravity bar venue Founder Ken Grossman
What They Make
Pale Ale
Flagship year-round beer
beer
Hazy Little Thing
Hazy IPA
beer
PILS
Pilsner
beer
Springfest
Seasonal
beer
Citra Little Thing
Citra IPA variant
beer
Trail Pass Golden
Golden ale
beer
Awards
Multiple medals at Great American Beer Festival 2023
Gold Medal for Pale Ale, World Beer Cup 2023
Upcoming Events
The English Beat w/ Esco Chris
Apr 16
Big Room | Chico
The Saint Cecilia
Apr 17
Amphitheater | Mills River
Ajeva
Apr 18
Amphitheater | Mills River
Hop Forward Mills River
Apr 22
Amphitheater | Mills River
Hop Forward Chico
Apr 22
Big Room | Chico
Latest News

Stories include Golden vs Pale Ale (08 Apr), Meet the new Roots Collection (19 Mar), The Magic of Yeast (18 Mar), Beet Salad with PILS and Citrus Vinaigrette (11 Mar)