
Mills River Taproom
BREWS
Draught Menu
Spiked Agave Lime Seltzer
6.7 ABV
Hard seltzer with agave and lime served over ice with a lime wedge
Hazy Imperial IPA
9.5% ABV34 IBU
Bigger, Hazier, Juicier! This Hazy Imperial IPA is packed with juicy hop flavors and a big 9.5% ABV, all wrapped up in smooth drinkability.
Hops: Citra, Comet, El Dorado, Mosaic
Malts: Two-row Pale
Carolina Getaway IPA
Rye IPA
6.5 ABV55 IBU
Citrus, spice, pine, fruity | Refreshing like a spur-of-the-moment trip to the Appalachian Mountains, this rye IPA combines spicy rye flavor with piney hop notes for a smooth getaway to a Carolina state of mind.
Hops: Chinook, Magnum
Malts: Pale, rye malt, caramelized rye, caramelized malt, Munich malt
2025 World Beer Cup Gold Medal Winner!
5.0 ABV38 IBU
The draught version of our flagship bottle-conditioned Pale Ale, Draught-style Pale Ale is slightly sweeter and lower in alcohol, making it a nice session beer.
Hops: Cascade
Malts: Caramelized malts, Two-row Pale
Hazy IPA
6.7% ABV35 IBU
Juicy hops and silky malt meet in a Hazy Little Thing with fruit-forward flavor, modest bitterness, and a smooth finish
Hops: Citra, El Dorado, Magnum, Mosaic, Simcoe
Malts: Munich, Oats, Two-row Pale, Wheat
Hop & Sour
Hoppy Sour Ale
5.4 ABV12 IBU
Citrus, fruity, lemonade, tart | This unique beer takes inspiration from the tart German sour ales—Gose and Berliner Weisse—but with a twist. This zesty beer was dry-hopped with a massive amount of fruity, citrus-forward hops for an extremely hoppy—but not bitter—exploration of flavor
Hops: Spalt Select, Citra, Centennial, Huell Melon, Mosaic, Audacia
Malts: Two-row Pale, Munich malt, Oat malt, Wheat malt, Unmalted Wheat, Carapils
Hazy IPA
5% ABV12 IBU
Hoppy. Hazy. Crushable. This Hoppy Little Thing is bursting with juicy, tropical flavors and resinous notes from a blend of El Dorado®, Cascade, Simcoe®, and Crystal hops. Keep the flavor up with a beer that’s down for anything.
Hops: Cascade, Crystal, El Dorado, Simcoe
Malts: Malted Oats, Two-row Pale, Unmalted Wheat, Wheat
Bavarian-style Wheat
4.8% ABV17 IBU
Inspired by traditional Bavarian brewing techniques, Kellerweis is a true artisan experience. Kellerweis is brewed in open fermentation tanks — a process rarely seen today — to let the hefeweizen yeast create complex aromas and flavors. The result is refreshing and refined: fruity flavors topped by notes of spicy clove and just-baked banana bread.
Hops: Crystal
Malts: Munich, Two-row Pale, Wheat
Ms Betty's Red
Red Ale
5.2 ABV36 IBU
Lemon-citrus, malty
Hops: German Magnum, Spalt Select, Sterling
Malts: Pale, CaraPils, Melanoidin, Cara Aroma
Imperial Stout
10.2% ABV60 IBU
A malt-forward monster lurking in the darkest depths. Taste notes of espresso, cocoa & hints of smoke from the roasted grain in this dark brew. An imperial stout fit for aging.
Hops: Cascade, Chinook
Malts: Carafa, Caramelized, Chocolate, Estate Pale, Honey, Roasted Barley, Smoked, Two-row Pale
2025 Collaboration Festbier
6% ABV32 IBU
This modern Festbier leans into a rich, smooth malt backbone with notes of fresh-baked bread and honey. Traditional German hops provide balanced bitterness and herbal-spicy aroma, rounding out the crisp, clean finish. Prost!
Hops: Magnum, Opal, Perle, Spalter Select, Tettnang
Malts: Munich, Pale, Pilsner
Crystal Wheat
4.8% ABV26 IBU
One of our lightest offerings, Old Chico Crystal Wheat is perfect for those new to craft beer and longtime fans.
Hops: Crystal, Perle
Malts: Two-row Pale, Wheat
Hazy IPA
7% ABV18 IBU
This golden, velvety hazy IPA is dripping with peach flavor, balanced by bright hop aromas. Pick up this Peachy Little Thing before it’s gone!
Hops: Alora, Magnum
Malts: Carapils, Malted Oats, Malted Wheat, Two-row Pale
Premium Craft Lager
4.7 ABV25 IBU
Citrus peel, lemon, tangerine, sweet malt
Hops: Saphir, Crystal Lupulin
Malts: Pilsner Malt
Limited Time IPA
6.2% ABV43 IBU
Lean into rapids of tropical hops, then kick back with a crisp finish. Available only in the Sierra Pack.
Hops: Azacca, Citra, Magnum, Mandarina, Strata
Malts: Two-row Pale
6.2 ABV40 IBU
Rewriting a storied style. Raw and complex.
Hops: Magnum, Saphir, Sterling
Malts: Acidulated, Pilsner, Vienna
Unfiltered Keller Pils
5.2 ABV40 IBU
Stein Alt is an old style German ale, golden in color with an interesting toffee-like malt flavor, paired with fruity aromas balanced by a moderate dose of whole-cone hops making it clean, complex, and amazingly drinkable.
Hops: Magnum, Sterling, Saaz
Malts: Riverbend Southern Select pale malt, Vienna malt
Refreshing Light Summer Lager
5% ABV28 IBU
Beat the heat with a crisp, light, golden and incredibly drinkable lager. Pilsner-style beers are perfect for sunny summer days & warm summer nights.
Hops: Magnum, Saphir, Tettnang, Tradition
Malts: Munich, Pilsner, Two-row Pale
Citrus Wheat Ale
5.0% ABV10 IBU
Bask in the Sunny Little Thing, a wheat ale made with citrus for radiant flavor that’s bold yet easygoing, and balanced by a soft and smooth finish.
Hops: Crystal
Malts: Carapils, Oats, Two-row Pale, Wheat
Full Hops Ahead
7.2% ABV65 IBU
The original “Extra” IPA delivers a direct hit of hops, every time.
Hops: Citra, Crystal, Magnum
Malts: Caramelized, Two-row Pale
Vielspassdamit
German-style Lichtenhainer
4.4 ABV6 IBU
Lemon, fresh bread, smoke, tart apple | Yeast: House Ale, Philly Sour
Hops: Lorien
Malts: Pilsner malt, Oak-smoked wheat, Vienna malt, Carapils
Wheat Lager
5.0 ABV30 IBU
Orange pekoe, bergamot, spice, bread
Hops: German Magnum, German Ariana, Saaz, Huell Melon
Malts: Wheat Malt
Work Hard, Brew Harder
Open fermented Scottish Export Ale brewed in collaboration with employees throughout Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
5.3 ABV25 IBU
Sweet malt, graham cracker, fig, honey
Hops: Sterling
Malts: Pale, Medium Crystal, Aromatic Munich
We also offer a rotating selection of wines. Ask your server for details.
Non-Alcoholic
Non-Alc Golden
<0.5% ABV15 IBU
Grab a Trail Pass and start a non-stop adventure with miles of flavor. Explore the fruity aromas and smooth malt in this non-alcoholic Golden from one of America’s top independent craft brewers — family owned, operated, and argued over.
Hops: Bravo, Cascade, Centennial
Malts: Two-row Pale, Wheat, Munich, Oats, Melanoidin
Non-Alc IPA
<0.5% ABV35 IBU
Grab a Trail Pass and start a non-stop adventure with miles of flavor. Explore the hoppy notes of citrus and pine in this non-alcoholic IPA from one of America’s top independent craft brewers—family owned, operated, and argued over.
Hops: Amarillo, Bravo, Cascade, CTZ, Magnum
Malts: Two-row Pale, Munich, Wheat, Oats
Sparkling Hop-Infused Water
ZERO ABV
When hop cravings hit, drench them with Hop Splash, our sparkling water infused with bright and fruity Citra and Amarillo hops.
Hops: Amarillo, Citra
Waynesville Soda Jerks
Local Handcrafted Artisan Sodas
Devil’s Foot Beverage Company
Farm-to-Can Craft Sodas
Spiked Agave Lime Seltzer
6.7 ABV
Hard seltzer with agave and lime served over ice with a lime wedge
Hazy Imperial IPA
9.5% ABV34 IBU
Bigger, Hazier, Juicier! This Hazy Imperial IPA is packed with juicy hop flavors and a big 9.5% ABV, all wrapped up in smooth drinkability.
Hops: Citra, Comet, El Dorado, Mosaic
Malts: Two-row Pale
Carolina Getaway IPA
Rye IPA
6.5 ABV55 IBU
Citrus, spice, pine, fruity | Refreshing like a spur-of-the-moment trip to the Appalachian Mountains, this rye IPA combines spicy rye flavor with piney hop notes for a smooth getaway to a Carolina state of mind.
Hops: Chinook, Magnum
Malts: Pale, rye malt, caramelized rye, caramelized malt, Munich malt
2025 World Beer Cup Gold Medal Winner!
5.0 ABV38 IBU
The draught version of our flagship bottle-conditioned Pale Ale, Draught-style Pale Ale is slightly sweeter and lower in alcohol, making it a nice session beer.
Hops: Cascade
Malts: Caramelized malts, Two-row Pale
Hazy IPA
6.7% ABV35 IBU
Juicy hops and silky malt meet in a Hazy Little Thing with fruit-forward flavor, modest bitterness, and a smooth finish
Hops: Citra, El Dorado, Magnum, Mosaic, Simcoe
Malts: Munich, Oats, Two-row Pale, Wheat
Hop & Sour
Hoppy Sour Ale
5.4 ABV12 IBU
Citrus, fruity, lemonade, tart | This unique beer takes inspiration from the tart German sour ales—Gose and Berliner Weisse—but with a twist. This zesty beer was dry-hopped with a massive amount of fruity, citrus-forward hops for an extremely hoppy—but not bitter—exploration of flavor
Hops: Spalt Select, Citra, Centennial, Huell Melon, Mosaic, Audacia
Malts: Two-row Pale, Munich malt, Oat malt, Wheat malt, Unmalted Wheat, Carapils
Hazy IPA
5% ABV12 IBU
Hoppy. Hazy. Crushable. This Hoppy Little Thing is bursting with juicy, tropical flavors and resinous notes from a blend of El Dorado®, Cascade, Simcoe®, and Crystal hops. Keep the flavor up with a beer that’s down for anything.
Hops: Cascade, Crystal, El Dorado, Simcoe
Malts: Malted Oats, Two-row Pale, Unmalted Wheat, Wheat
Bavarian-style Wheat
4.8% ABV17 IBU
Inspired by traditional Bavarian brewing techniques, Kellerweis is a true artisan experience. Kellerweis is brewed in open fermentation tanks — a process rarely seen today — to let the hefeweizen yeast create complex aromas and flavors. The result is refreshing and refined: fruity flavors topped by notes of spicy clove and just-baked banana bread.
Hops: Crystal
Malts: Munich, Two-row Pale, Wheat
Ms Betty's Red
Red Ale
5.2 ABV36 IBU
Lemon-citrus, malty
Hops: German Magnum, Spalt Select, Sterling
Malts: Pale, CaraPils, Melanoidin, Cara Aroma
Imperial Stout
10.2% ABV60 IBU
A malt-forward monster lurking in the darkest depths. Taste notes of espresso, cocoa & hints of smoke from the roasted grain in this dark brew. An imperial stout fit for aging.
Hops: Cascade, Chinook
Malts: Carafa, Caramelized, Chocolate, Estate Pale, Honey, Roasted Barley, Smoked, Two-row Pale
2025 Collaboration Festbier
6% ABV32 IBU
This modern Festbier leans into a rich, smooth malt backbone with notes of fresh-baked bread and honey. Traditional German hops provide balanced bitterness and herbal-spicy aroma, rounding out the crisp, clean finish. Prost!
Hops: Magnum, Opal, Perle, Spalter Select, Tettnang
Malts: Munich, Pale, Pilsner
Crystal Wheat
4.8% ABV26 IBU
One of our lightest offerings, Old Chico Crystal Wheat is perfect for those new to craft beer and longtime fans.
Hops: Crystal, Perle
Malts: Two-row Pale, Wheat
Hazy IPA
7% ABV18 IBU
This golden, velvety hazy IPA is dripping with peach flavor, balanced by bright hop aromas. Pick up this Peachy Little Thing before it’s gone!
Hops: Alora, Magnum
Malts: Carapils, Malted Oats, Malted Wheat, Two-row Pale
Premium Craft Lager
4.7 ABV25 IBU
Citrus peel, lemon, tangerine, sweet malt
Hops: Saphir, Crystal Lupulin
Malts: Pilsner Malt
Limited Time IPA
6.2% ABV43 IBU
Lean into rapids of tropical hops, then kick back with a crisp finish. Available only in the Sierra Pack.
Hops: Azacca, Citra, Magnum, Mandarina, Strata
Malts: Two-row Pale
6.2 ABV40 IBU
Rewriting a storied style. Raw and complex.
Hops: Magnum, Saphir, Sterling
Malts: Acidulated, Pilsner, Vienna
Unfiltered Keller Pils
5.2 ABV40 IBU
Stein Alt is an old style German ale, golden in color with an interesting toffee-like malt flavor, paired with fruity aromas balanced by a moderate dose of whole-cone hops making it clean, complex, and amazingly drinkable.
Hops: Magnum, Sterling, Saaz
Malts: Riverbend Southern Select pale malt, Vienna malt
Refreshing Light Summer Lager
5% ABV28 IBU
Beat the heat with a crisp, light, golden and incredibly drinkable lager. Pilsner-style beers are perfect for sunny summer days & warm summer nights.
Hops: Magnum, Saphir, Tettnang, Tradition
Malts: Munich, Pilsner, Two-row Pale
Citrus Wheat Ale
5.0% ABV10 IBU
Bask in the Sunny Little Thing, a wheat ale made with citrus for radiant flavor that’s bold yet easygoing, and balanced by a soft and smooth finish.
Hops: Crystal
Malts: Carapils, Oats, Two-row Pale, Wheat
Full Hops Ahead
7.2% ABV65 IBU
The original “Extra” IPA delivers a direct hit of hops, every time.
Hops: Citra, Crystal, Magnum
Malts: Caramelized, Two-row Pale
Vielspassdamit
German-style Lichtenhainer
4.4 ABV6 IBU
Lemon, fresh bread, smoke, tart apple | Yeast: House Ale, Philly Sour
Hops: Lorien
Malts: Pilsner malt, Oak-smoked wheat, Vienna malt, Carapils
Wheat Lager
5.0 ABV30 IBU
Orange pekoe, bergamot, spice, bread
Hops: German Magnum, German Ariana, Saaz, Huell Melon
Malts: Wheat Malt
Work Hard, Brew Harder
Open fermented Scottish Export Ale brewed in collaboration with employees throughout Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
5.3 ABV25 IBU
Sweet malt, graham cracker, fig, honey
Hops: Sterling
Malts: Pale, Medium Crystal, Aromatic Munich
We also offer a rotating selection of wines. Ask your server for details.