Business Details
Sacramento's Premier Craft Brewery
At New Helvetia Brewing, we are deeply rooted in Sacramento's heritage while crafting a future-focused community experience. Our brewery, located at 18th Street and Broadway, operates a 15-barrel steam-fired brewhouse using locally sourced ingredients to celebrate regional flavors. Inspired by Sacramento's origins as 'New Helvetia'the 1839 settlement founded by John Sutterwe honor the pioneering spirit of the American West through our craft. Our revival of the historic Buffalo Brewery's legacy, including the Buffalo Craft Lager, reflects our commitment to preserving local history while innovating for modern palates. The brewery's transparent design allows visitors to witness the brewing process firsthand, fostering a connection between our craft and our patrons. Our tap room, courtyard biergarten, and kitchen create a welcoming space for community gatherings, enhanced by unique features like our HIMBY (Hops In My Backyard) project that engages local hop growers.With artifacts from Sacramento's brewing past displayed throughout our facility, we serve as both a cultural hub and a testament to the city's enduring entrepreneurial spirit. Our team combines traditional brewing techniques with contemporary practices to deliver high-quality craft beers that reflect Sacramento's character. From our temperature-controlled tap room to our dog-friendly outdoor seating, every aspect of our operation prioritizes accessibility and community engagement. As stewards of Sacramento's brewing legacy, we actively support local businesses and historical preservation efforts, ensuring our impact extends beyond the brewery walls.
Services
Craft Beer Production
Tap Room Experience
Food Services
Courtyard Biergarten
HIMBY Hop Project
Highlights and features
- We celebrate Sacramento's brewing heritage with historically inspired recipes
- Our transparent brewery design offers behind-the-scenes brewing process visibility
- Community-focused HIMBY project engages local hop growers
- Historic artifact displays connect patrons to regional brewing legacy
- Combination of traditional steam-fired brewing with modern techniques
Services
Craft Beer Production
Our 15-barrel steam-fired brewhouse creates small-batch craft beers using locally sourced ingredients. The brewing process combines traditional techniques with modern quality controls to ensure consistent flavor profiles. Visitors can observe the brewing operations through our facility's transparent design elements.
Tap Room Experience
The temperature-controlled tap room offers direct access to our current beer lineup through a standing bar format. Patrons enjoy historical artifacts from Sacramento's brewing past while sampling our craft lagers and ales in a community-focused environment.
Courtyard Biergarten
Our shaded courtyard provides dog-friendly outdoor seating with seasonal hop wall displays. The biergarten features evening lighting and sidewalk seating along Broadway, creating an inviting atmosphere for beer enjoyment in warmer months.
HIMBY Hop Project
This initiative supplies Cascade hop rhizomes to local growers who cultivate hops for our annual Fresh Hop HIMBY beer. Participants receive planting guidance and contribute directly to our brewing process through backyard hop cultivation efforts.
Food Services
Our kitchen provides food pairings that complement our beer offerings in both indoor and outdoor seating areas. The menu is designed to enhance the tasting experience while maintaining the casual, community-oriented atmosphere of our establishment.
Questions
What makes New Helvetia Brewing unique?
Our brewery combines Sacramento's 19th-century brewing heritage with modern craft techniques, featuring historical artifacts and a transparent brewing process that connects patrons to our craft.
Do you offer brewery tours?
While we don't provide formal tours, our transparent design allows visitors to observe brewing operations from multiple vantage points throughout the facility.
What is the HIMBY Project?
HIMBY (Hops In My Backyard) engages local growers in cultivating Cascade hops for our annual Fresh Hop beer, creating community involvement in our brewing process.
Are pets allowed at the brewery?
Our courtyard biergarten is dog-friendly, allowing patrons to enjoy our outdoor seating area with their canine companions.
What are your food service options?
We offer curated food pairings through our kitchen that complement our beer lineup, available in both indoor and outdoor seating areas.
Do you host special events?
Our courtyard space hosts various community events throughout the year, with beer releases and historical celebrations featured on our event calendar.
Reviews (7)
Devin Lavelle
Jan 04, 2022
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A wonderful place to have a beer. Great variety, super friendly people, almost like walking into Cheers.
Chris Pratt
Oct 17, 2021
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I had a great time there last night.. I was there for the Paints & Pints event.. we were out in the patio section painting our own Halloween picture w/ some help from Liz the instructor.. she also gave us coupons for a free beer, it was really fun.. there are alot of beers to choose from & the staff are all very nice.. I would recommend this place to just hang out too.. I can't wait for the next painting event in Nov but will go back sooner with friends for the beer..
Haleigh Haleighco
Sep 23, 2021
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Jen is incredible. Great variety of styles. I love the cute names and cans designs. Zane shut your pie hole *chef's kiss*
Stephen Marler
May 19, 2021
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Great red beer. Great wheat beer. Great pale ale (not pictured) what more do you want? Fast service and a bar? Free Wifi? Yeah, they got it. A food truck? I would give this place five stars just for being a good brewery/tasting room, even if there were no food option. But I am looking at a mobile pizza purveyor, and I didn't try it, but that 'za looks fresh and delicious.
Mark Rosenberg
Jul 28, 2020
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A wonderful Sacramento small business with a big line-up of delicious craft beers. This is my go-to brewery for the aforementioned beers, cheerful staff and relaxed atmosphere. They are deeply involved in the local community supporting open dialogue, live music, artists, local groups and other local brewers. I've been a happy member of their growler club for years. They are open for grab and go hours and several days a week for outside socially distanced dining and drinks thanks to their partnership with some tasty food truck offerings.
Trevor Adams
Jul 21, 2020
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A diamond in the rough! One of the oldest operating microbreweries in the Sacramento area.
Oddly enough they own the rights to Buffalo Brewing's Lager, so they have one of the oldest beers in Sacramento history on top of that. Fun little unpretentious spot. Expanded patios in front and back for pandemic restricted enjoyment. There is a propane heater on the main back patio. No idea if there are others on the other two patios.
Oddly enough they own the rights to Buffalo Brewing's Lager, so they have one of the oldest beers in Sacramento history on top of that. Fun little unpretentious spot. Expanded patios in front and back for pandemic restricted enjoyment. There is a propane heater on the main back patio. No idea if there are others on the other two patios.
Brad Bennett
Jan 02, 2020
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Fantastic beer, comfortable atmosphere with friendly land park and midtown locals and excellent staff. Also very dog friendly! If you haven't stopped by and tried New Helvetia beer lately it's worth a second try, their craft has changed, evolved and improved dramatically in the last year and a half. It used to be one of my favorite spots to being the pup cause of the comfortable laid back neighborhood atmosphere but these days the beer quality and decent prices are right up there for reasons to keep coming back. About half the days of the week they have food trucks parked out front or in the back
