Most people aren't aware that Asheville is the brewing capital of the Southeast. In fact, on just about any day of the year, one can select from about 50 locally brewed craft beers. From dark rich porters and stouts, to hoppy golden ales, there is something perfect for every beer drinker!
Don't know where to start? Asheville.com has you covered.
The Asheville Brewing Company:
The ABC is a local micro-brewery specializing in hand-crafted delicious ales. Try the Shiva IPA, the flagship beer with a flowery nose and hoppy finish. The patio is the place to be during the summer, and with the heaters on in the winter, you can play cornhole or ladder golf any time of year! The wait staff is friendly and attractive, and the music they play is top-notch! It also serves great pizza and other delicious food. www.ashevillebrewing.com
Craggie Brewing Company:
Craggie's beers are as unique as Asheville itself. Each offers a cornucopia of flavors featuring seasonal and/or local ingredients as available. Craggie’s unconventional recipes reflect our innovative interpretation of beer. We suggest the Antebellum Ale, an 1840’s American recipe using water, yeast, molasses, ginger and spruce tips. Don't forget to try your hand at shuffleboard! craggiebrewingco.com
French Broad Brewing Company:
French Broad Brewing Company is nestled near Biltmore in Asheville. Since opening their doors in 2001, the goal has been to create traditional European style beers while maintaining the unique flavor that is Asheville. If you like Extra Special Bitter, then 13 Rebels ESB is for you. A bright copper color with a complex malt palate is complemented by traditional British hops, notably East Kent Golding. frenchbroadbrewery.com
Green Man Brewing:
Green Man offers a legendary line of beers for your enjoyment. Locally brewed a few blocks from the pub, Green Man Brewery crafts the finest English-style ales in the region, under the watchful eye of the resident brewer, John Stuart. English and Belgian yeasts and specialty grains give these beers their unique appeal and distinctive style. Don't forget to ask about the mustard! www.jackofthewood.com
Highland Brewing:
Highland Brewing Company is the largest brewing operation in Asheville. They brew some of the finest and freshest ales in the Southeast. For fifteen years, they have produced an impressive array of ales, from the best-selling Gaelic to the popular winter seasonal, Cold Mountain Ale. Feeling like a full flavored dark brew? We suggest you try the Black Mocha Stout. www.highlandbrewing.com
Lexington Avenue Brewery:
Lexington Avenue Brewery offers 6 unfiltered, naturally carbonated, additive free beers on tap. Sample a LAB favorite or seasonal styles, all hand crafted on site by the LAB’s own brewer Ben Pierson. In addition to their hand-crafted beers, they also feature an extensive wine list and full service bar. If you happen to be a fan of Belgian brew, you can't pass up their Belgian White Ale. www.lexavebrew.com
OysterHouse Brewing:
Located inside The Lobster Trap in downtown Asheville, The Oyster House Brewing Company is small micro brewery devoted to producing high quality, unique ales for beer and seafood lovers. Looking to try something a little different? Give the Moonestone Stout a shoot, its actually brewed with oysters... shell and all. Though there is no oyster taste present in the brew, but it adds sea salt and calcium to the recipe. www.oysterhousebeers.com
Pisgah Brewing Company:
Pisgah Brewing Company is located in Black Mountain, NC about 10 miles east of Asheville. They specialize in brewing hand crafted certified organic beer. Pisgah Brewing's Tap Room is open for your enjoyment 7 days a week. A fan of hops? Try the Vortex I. Called the "hoppiest beer in Buncombe County," the Vortex I is brewed with over 3.5 grams of four distinct varieties of super high alpha hops per glass. pisgahbrewing.com
Thirsty Monk:
The city's newest brewery, Thirsty Monk South, is tucked in a back space at the Thirsty Monk South pub in Gerber Village on Hendersonville Road. In addition to the hand crafted brews available, Thirsty Monk South offers over 60 rotating taplines, a mouthwatering Food Menu, weekly specials and Team Trivia! www.monkpub.com
Wedge Brewing Company:
The Wedge Brewing Company is located in the lower level of the Wedge Studios situated in the River Arts District of Asheville. The neighborhood pub is a great place to meet and share ideas. They have chosen to have no TV in the bar, just drinkin' and lyin' at The Wedge. A unique beer they offer is the Russian Imperial Stout, brewed with 160 lbs. of raspberries. www.wedgebrewing.com
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