Sierra Nevada Brewing Co began in 1979 as a home brewer's dream, grew into an icon and inspired countless brewers to follow a passion of their own. With respect to tradition and an unbridled passion for innovation, the brewery is committed to pushing boundaries of craft beer. As the leading eco-friendly brewery in the U.S, Sierra Nevada recycles 99.8% of waste (even their CO2 gas), using only biodegradable or recyclable materials and operating purely from alternative energy sources. Today, Sierra Nevada is America's 3rd largest craft brewery with countless awards under their belt.