HQ Function

The Chico headquarters serves as the primary brewing facility, company administration, research and development hub, and a major visitor destination with a taproom, restaurant, and live music venue.

Notable Features:

The Chico brewery features an expansive solar array (one of the largest privately-owned in the U.S. at its inception), CO2 recovery systems, a water treatment plant, an on-site restaurant (The Taproom) featuring farm-to-table cuisine, a large beer garden, and the Big Room live music venue. It also has extensive hop research fields.

Work Culture:

Sierra Nevada fosters a culture of passion for craft beer, innovation, and sustainability. Employees often share a strong sense of community and pride in the company's products and environmental stewardship. It's known for valuing its employees and promoting a collaborative environment.

HQ Significance:

The Chico headquarters is the birthplace of Sierra Nevada and a landmark in the American craft beer movement. Its sustainable practices have set industry standards and demonstrate a long-term commitment to environmental responsibility.

Values Reflected in HQ: The headquarters embodies Sierra Nevada's core values: quality (in beer and operations), sustainability (extensive green initiatives), community (visitor-friendly spaces and local sourcing), and independence (remaining family-owned).

Location:

While primarily focused on the U.S. market with its two major breweries, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. exports its beers to various international markets across Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. Their global presence is mainly through distribution partnerships, making their iconic craft beers available to a worldwide audience. They do not typically operate physical offices or breweries outside the USA, but support international sales and marketing efforts.

Street Address:

1075 East 20th Street

City:

Chico

State/Province:

CA

Country:

USA