About
Family-owned and operated brewery founded in 1980 by Ken Grossman in Chico, CA, with a second location in Mills River, NC. Pioneers of American craft beer, renowned for hop-forward Pale Ale, innovative IPAs, and a commitment to sustainability. They offer year-round, seasonal, high-altitude, limited release, and non-alcoholic beers, plus live music events and merchandise.
Hop-forward IPAs
Pale Ale
Trailblazing American craft beer
Sustainability
Non-alcoholic options
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What They Make
Pale Ale
Flagship year-round beer
Hazy Little Thing
Hazy IPA
PILS
Pilsner
Springfest
Seasonal
Citra Little Thing
Citra IPA variant
Trail Pass Golden
Golden ale
Non-Alcoholic
Non-alcoholic beers with subscriptions available
Awards
Gold Medal, Great American Beer Festival (Pale Ale)
2023
Multiple awards for sustainability initiatives
2023
Recognized as a pioneer in craft brewing.
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
Reggie Watts
May 14
Amphitheater, Mills River
Steep Canyon Rangers
May 28-29
Amphitheater, Mills River
Dumpstaphunk w/ Object Heavy
Jul 17
Big Room, Chico
Latest News
Stories include Golden vs Pale Ale (Apr 8), Meet the new Roots Collection merch (Mar 19), The Magic of Yeast (Mar 18), Beet Salad with PILS recipe (Mar 11)