The Sierra Nevada Brewing Company was conceived with the one simple goal of brewing the finest ales and lagers possible. By utilizing only the best of the four most natural brewing ingredients -- barley malts, whole hops, pure water and yeast - - and by maintaining practices that are consis- tent with age-old, European brewing traditions, we brew our ales and lagers for superior flavor, aroma, balance and character. Our success can be measured by the many awards we have won.