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Sierra Nevada Brewery

Our most popular beer, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, is a delightful interpretation of a classic style. It has a deep amber color and an exceptionally full-bodied, complex character. Generous quantities of premium Cascade hops give the Pale Ale its fragrant bouquet and spicy flavor.

“Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is the flagship beer, the one that made Chico famous. It is a flawless beer that opens with bright, perky high notes of maltiness and orange blossom and segues into a delectable hoppiness.”

– Elaine Louie, Premier Beer—A Guide to America's Best Bottled Microbrews

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GOLD MEDAL WINNER
Great American Beer Festival (American Pale Ale: 1995, 1994, 1993;
Classic English Pale Ale: 1992; Pale Ale: 1990, 1989, 1987)

 
 
alcohol content 5.6% by volume yeast Top-fermenting Ale Yeast
beginning gravity 13.0 Plato bittering hops Magnum & Perle
ending gravity 2.8 Plato finishing hops Cascade
bitterness units 37 malts Two-row Pale & Caramel

While we think Pale Ale tastes great with everything, its assertive hop flavor goes especially well with spicy cuisine, since its clean flavors counterbalance the richness of many hot dishes. It also goes well with starters and salads, its spicy complexity stimulating both appetites and conversation.

 Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. was founded with one purpose: to brew the finest ales and lagers. We follow traditional brewing methods, using only select malted barley, whole hop flowers, brewer's yeast, and pure water. The quality of our ingredients and our 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. We’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 our award-winning ales and lagers in our 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.

Please note that the Taproom & Restaurant is closed on Mondays.

Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Taproom and Restaurant Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Thursday:
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday & Saturday: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Sunday:
11:00 am – 9:00 pm

Guided Brewery Tours
Monday – Friday: 2:30 pm
Saturday: continuously from 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Sunday: 2:30 pm
Tours meet at the Gift Shop
Gift Shop Hours
Daily: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm (closed holidays)

Visitors are always welcome at the Sierra Nevada Brewery. We’re open to the public for self-guided tours and shopping at the gift store from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily.

Here, you can see the brewing process for yourself, then try our award-winning ales and lagers in our Taproom and 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 information, call (530) 896-2198.
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is located at:
1075 East 20th Street in Chico, CA.
 
     
  Directions From I-5 (Redding or Bay Area) Directions From Sacramento  
  • Take Interstate 5 to Highway 32 East (which leads from Orland to Chico)
  • Turn Left on East Avenue
  • Merge Right onto Highway 99 South
  • Exit at East 20th Street and turn right at the light
  • Proceed through Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. intersection
  • Sierra Nevada will be on the left (off of Sierra Nevada Court)
  • Take Highway 99 North
  • Exit at East 20th Street and turn left at the light
  • Proceed through Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. intersection
  • Sierra Nevada will be on the left (off of Sierra Nevada Court)

Homemade bread. Locally grown produce. Choice aged beef. And a menu of mouthwatering specials, crafted by professionals who share a passion for delicious, honest food and a dedication to using the finest ingredients available.

Welcome to the Sierra Nevada Taproom and Restaurant. Here, you can sample our entire line of year-round, seasonal, and specialty brews on draft, and enjoy pub classics like spicy chicken wings, grilled burgers, and our Ale-battered Fish and Chips.

In the mood for something out of the ordinary? Try our Bordelaise-glazed Filet Mignon and handmade Butternut Squash Ravioli, or our Apple-malt Pork Loin or wood-fired gourmet pizzas. Whatever type of food you’re in the mood for, you’ll find the Taproom and Restaurant is just as friendly and accommodating as the rest of our brewery.

With a generous dining room and an outdoor dining patio shaded by wisteria-twined trellises, we have plenty of space for brewery visitors, special occasion dinners, and casual dining. We also keep high chairs and booster seats on hand for families with young children.

Our vegetarian entrées change with the seasons, showcasing the freshest locally grown produce and most succulent ingredients. All of our breads are baked in-house daily. Malted barley from our brewing process gives our whole-grain rolls and pizza crusts a tender, chewy bite, and sauces based on our ales and lagers flavor many other dishes.

We serve choice aged beef from our own locally raised herd, fed on a special natural diet that includes brewer's yeast with beer and the nutritious spent grains from our brewery. Like our wood-fired pizzas and flatbreads, our grilled meats are cooked over local almond wood, which burns hotter than most woods to sear meats quickly, locking in juices and flavor. Be sure to try our signature Sierra Nevada Ribeye Steak, served with a peppery Pale Ale steak sauce and crispy red onions, garlic mashed potatoes, and sautéed seasonal vegetables.

Whether you’re a Chico native or just visiting, be sure to come by the Sierra Nevada Taproom and Restaurant. We’re located right at the Sierra Nevada Brewery, 1075 East 20th Street, and we’re open every day except Mondays. If you have any questions, give us a call at (530) 345-2739. For directions, click here.

Here at the Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., we love live music almost as much as we love great beer. That’s why we designed the Big Room with live music in mind. The 350-seat venue is located right at the brewery, and has been called one of the best live music spaces on the West Coast:

“Acoustically brilliant and dripping with elegance, the room is an immaculate environment for the exchange between player and listener.”

– Redding Record Searchlight
January 2, 2003

The acoustics are great no matter where you’re
sitting—or dancing—thanks to our state-of-the-art system and the fact that every seat has a great view of the stage. Check out our upcoming events and archives of past shows, join our mailing list, or view the room’s technical specs. You can buy tickets in our Taproom. Tickets may also be available at the door, but shows often sell out early. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance.

Our shows are open to all ages, and we offer an assortment of non-alcoholic beverages in addition to our line of premium ales and lagers. Hungry? We serve a limited menu in the Big Room during the hour before each concert begins, or enjoy dinner in our Taproom and Restaurant prior to the show.

Unless otherwise noted, doors open at 6:00 p.m. and shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Please, no cameras, video, or audio recording.


Monday: Closed

Tuesday – Thursday:
11:00 am – 9:00 pm

Friday & Saturday:
11:00 am – 10:00 pm

Sunday: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm

 

 

 

Host your event at the Sierra Nevada Brewery! The Big Room at the brewery is a 350-seat venue with full audio/video and banquet capabilities. The room’s professional-caliber sound, lighting, and display equipment are ideal for any presentation or performance. An intimate layout, where every seat has a great view of the stage, ensures that acoustics and sightlines are clear throughout the room. In addition, we offer a range of food and beverage options, including catering by our own Taproom & Restaurant. The adjoining mezzanine accommodates up to 100 people and can be booked separately or in conjunction with the Big Room. Contact us, and we’ll help you work out all the details.

 

We host many types of events, including:
- Weddings & Receptions
- Conferences
- Business Lunches/Dinners
- Holiday Parties
- Private Parties
- Reunions
- Community Events
- Live Music


Our beautifully appointed facility features:
- Professional Guidance from Event Coordinator
- Complete Catering Kitchen
- Custom Catering Menus
- Sierra Nevada Bartenders & Servers
- Polished Mahogany Tables & Chairs
- Two Bar Stations Featuring
8 Sierra Nevada Brews
- Complete A/V System
- Off-Street Parking for Large Functions
   
 
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