Featured Destination: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
In 1979, Ken Grossman began building a small brewery in the town of Chico, California. His goal: to brew exceptional ales and lagers. Today, the Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is considered the premier craft brewery in the United States. And the beer? Critics proclaim it “Among the best brewed anywhere in the world.”
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. was founded with one purpose: to brew the finest ales and lagers. They follow traditional brewing methods, using only select malted barley, whole hop flowers, brewer's yeast, and pure water. The quality of their ingredients and their devotion to the craft of brewing shows in the superior flavor, aroma, balance, and character of our ales and lagers.
Visitors are always welcome at the Sierra Nevada Brewery. They’re open to the public for self-guided tours and shopping at the gift store from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily. You can see the brewing process for yourself, then try their award-winning ales and lagers in their Taproom & Restaurant (closed Mondays). Guided tours are complimentary and available daily. They are appropriate for all ages and no reservations are necessary — just come to the Gift Shop shortly before the tour is scheduled to begin. For more info, call (530) 896-2198.
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is located at 1075 East 20th Street in Chico, CA.