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Sierra Nevada Taproom and Restaurant
Sierra Nevada's East Coast brewery in Mills River, with a big taproom, restaurant, and gardens south of Asheville.

A Brewery Worth the Drive
Sierra Nevada's East Coast brewery is at 100 Sierra Nevada Way in Mills River, about 15 miles south of Asheville near the airport. The taproom and restaurant pour around two dozen beers, many brewed steps away, and serve chef-driven small plates and shareable dishes sourced largely from local suppliers.
Plan It
Hours, tours, and events are on the official visit page. It fits well after a morning at the North Carolina Arboretum, and it is a stop on our brewery guide.
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