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Slightly Dysfunctional People Pleasers While I wouldn’t call them “dysfunctional,” I would definitely call them “people pleasers.” Mark and Polly, husband and wife co-owners of the Village Wayside Bar & Grille, put in the extra time and effort to be sure that every customer enjoys their dining experience. Customer service, cleanliness and consistently good food are their top priorities and it shows. From the immaculate dining room and bar to the extra attention they put into every dish, Mark and Polly have earned the respect of not only their peers in the service industry, but visitors and locals alike. Village Wayside Bar & Grille is located in the historic 1896 Biltmore Village Train Depot, a place where most visitors at that time got their first impression of Asheville. Mark continues the tradition of being an ambassador to Biltmore Village since the location is still where many tourists first stop when they come to town. It’s hard to have a bad first impression when you taste the sweet hibiscus peach tea brined turkey in his Turkey Rueben. The homemade sourdough is unmistakable. Potsy’s Piggies Cabbage Rolls are a family recipe and have such a reputation that people come from miles away to enjoy. Every dish has a story and is on the menu for a reason. The Doc’s DeCarlo Sandwich is a recipe borrowed from Doc Watson’s Restaurant in Toledo, Ohio where Mark and Polly met. The “to die for” Coconut Cream Pie was taken from a hand written recipe Mark found while cleaning out his late grandmother’s home. Then, of course, there is the beer. You’ll always find a local beer on tap and can even enjoy beer in some of their recipes, like the French Broad Kolsch beer that is used in their beer battered onion rings. Village Wayside Bar & Grille is one of the only places in the village open late night and you’re guaranteed to have good food and good service every time. Open Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-1 a.m. • Sun. 12p.m.-1 a.m. 30 Lodge St., Biltmore Village • Asheville, NC 28803 • 828.277.4121
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WORLD BEER FESTIVAL
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Beer Week
January 24, Asheville, NC
May 22 - May 30, 2015
WINTER WARMER BEER FESTIVAL ashevillebeerfest.com
January 31, Greenville, NC
Look for Pint Nights, Beer Dinners, Home Brew Events, Special Brews, Guest Beer Rockstars and more!
JOLLY SKULL BEER FESTIVAL beerarmy.com/jollyskull
March 28, Charlotte, NC
ALL ALE TO THE QUEEN – BEER CARNIVAL allaletothequeen.com
April 11, Johnson City, TN
THIRSTY ORANGE BREW EXTRAVAGANZA thirstyorange.com
May 30, Asheville, NC
BEER CITY FESTIVAL
ashevillebeerweek.com/beer-city-fest June 27, New Bern, NC
BREW BERN FESTIVAL beerarmy.com/BrewBern August 30, Boone, NC
HIGH COUNTRY BEER FEST hcbeerfest.com
May 23, Asheville, NC
September 21, Asheville, NC
WESTSIDE FESTIVAL
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April is
North Carolina Beer Month
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Event details and more regional beer events are on our online calendar at goodlifepubs.com/asheville/beer/calendar/
Look for beer events throughout the state!
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Whether you’re serious or casual about beer – we have something for you. Oh, and we have really good food & really good service too – BONUS! 30 Town Square Blvd Asheville, NC 28803 828-684-0975 www.TheHickoryTavern.com /HT.Asheville @HT_Asheville
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ALTAMONT BREWING COMPANY INC
1042 Haywood Rd, Asheville • 828-575-2400 altamontbrewingcompany.com Open 2pm to 2am, seven days a week We have 20 taps, including beer from other breweries, live music, full liquor bar and wine. Open 7 days a week.
ANDREWS BREWING COMPANY 565 Aquone Road, Andrews • (828) 321-2006 andrewsbrewing.com Hours: Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays Noon to 8:00 2
In the shadows of the Great Smoky Mountains, our brewery is located at Calaboose Cellars. Beers on tap. Check the website for our Saturday Concert Series lineup.
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1042 Haywood Rd. West Asheville 28806 altamontbrewing.com
FRESHLY MADE BEER, A PLETHORA OF SMALL BATCH LIQUOR, HANDCRAFTED COCKTAILS, BEER ENGINE, LOTS OF LIVE MUSIC, CONSTANTLY ROTATING GUEST BEERS, DOG FRIENDLY, FREE FOOSBALL & PING PONG. 66
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ASHEVILLE BREWING COMPANY
77 Coxe Ave, Asheville • 828-255-4077 675 Merrimon Ave, Asheville • 828-254-1281 ashevillebrewing.com Both Locations Open Daily 11am to 12am Asheville’s third oldest brewery has two locations. Come try one of head brewer, Doug Riley’s, famous brews and see why the locals love his beers. Happy Brewery, Happy Beer!
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BEARWATERS BREWING COMPANY
130 Frazier St, Ste 7, Waynesville 828-246-0602 • Call for times and events. bwbrewing.com Offering quality handcrafted beers and a full service tap room. Bike and Kayak friendly. Go with the Flow. 7
A Quick Guide to
BEER STYLES
Here are a few beer styles you’re likely to encounter in WNC, though this is only a drop in the barrell compared to more than 50 styles listed by the Beer Judge Certification Program. Beer, my friends, is a complex animal. Amber: Typically an ale that isn’t quite dark, but more amber-hued. Often toasted malt flavor. Hops profile can vary. India Pale Ale: IPAs are typically higher in hops bitterness than Pales. American hops tend to have a citrusy or piney aroma and flavor. A hoppy and bitter ale that often has higher alcohol by volume than a regular pale. Lager: Clear, crisp and dry. While domestic U.S. lagers have a sweetness that comes from corn or rice adjuncts, craft beer lagers will have more of a floral hop presence. Pale Ale: Typically medium bitterness with some malt aroma and flavor. A good basic beer to drink with a variety of foods.
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BILTMORE BREWING COMPANY/ CEDRIC’S TAVERN
1 Approach Rd, Asheville • 828-225-1320 biltmore.com/cedrics Open daily year-round, Serving lunch and dinner Offered at Cedric’s Tavern on the grounds of Biltmore. Live music nightly at 6pm. Also available in 6-packs at the Gate House gift shop located at Biltmore’s entrance. Brewed in partnership with Highland Brewing.
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BLUE MOUNTAIN PIZZA AND BREWPUB
55 N. Main St, Weaverville • 828-658-8778 bluemountainpizza.com Open 11am to 9pm Sun-Thurs, 11am to 10pm Fri & Sat, closed Mon One of the newest breweries in WNC and Weaverville’s first! We are a small batch brewery that specializes in American and Belgian style ales. Available exclusively at Blue Mountain Pizza providing the perfect combination of pizza and beer.
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BREVARD BREWING COMPANY
63 East Main St, Brevard • 828-885-2101 brevard-brewing.com Open Mon-Thurs 4pm to 10pm, Fri-Sun 2pm to close Brevard Brewing Company is the only brewery in WNC to specialize in producing lagers. Each of our beers is designed to both satisfy your taste buds and quench your thirst, so no matter what your mood or what you are craving, we have the right beer for you.
Pilsner: Clean, crisp lager style with a bit more hops, typically Noble hops which are aromatic but low in bitterness. Porter: Malty medium-full dark ale, with less of a strong roasted barley character than a stout. Stout: Very dark, sweet, full-bodied ale. Often tastes of coffee or chocolate from the roasted malts. Wheat beer: Typically fruity, spicy and bubbly. Never heavy. Refreshing beers that many like to drink during the warmer months.
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BURIAL BEER CO.
40 Collier Avenue, Asheville • 828-475-BREW burialbeer.com Thursday 4-10pm; Friday 4-10pm Saturday 2-8pm Burial Beer Co. focuses on traditional German lagers and Belgian style ales, which are brewed with the same creativity as their bigger and bolder American styles. Keeping a keen eye on the historical way these beers are brewed, Burial aims to add a modern touch by implementing new materials and brewing techniques. 11
CATAWBA VALLEY BREWING COMPANY
63 Brook St., Asheville • 828-424-7290 212 S. Green St., Morganton • 828-430-6883 catawbabrewingco.com Check website for tasting room hours Brewing beer in Western North Carolina for 15 years.
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DRY COUNTY BREWING COMPANY
585 Oak Ave, Spruce Pine • 828-765-4583 drycountybrewing.com Check website for hours Working in small batches, brewmaster Chad Mohr crafts seasonal and year- round brews using local ingredients, when available. Dry County Brewing is located within The Pizza Shop in downtown Spruce Pine.
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Brewing Craft Beer since 1999 Biltmore Village, Asheville, NC Downtown Morganton, NC
FONTA FLORA BREWERY 317 N. Green St., Morganton • 828-475-0153 fontaflora.com Open Mon: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Thu - Fri: 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm Sat: 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm; Sun: 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Fonta Flora Brewery integrates the soul of agriculture with the artisanship of zymurgy to create a menagerie of rustic and savory libations. With an emphasis on seasonal flora, Fonta Flora brings English tradition and Belgian inspiration to the Appalachian mountains of North Carolina.
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Over 30 Taps Delicious, Eclectic, American Fare Comfortable Outdoor Patio Grand Event Space
Pack’s South Bar with live music, darts, 13 big screen TVs, 110” HD projection screen
Locally Owned
Open Every Day 11 a.m. • 828-225-6944 • packstavern.com 20 S. Spruce St. (adjacent to Pack Square Park) Asheville
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FRENCH BROAD BREWERY
101 Fairview Rd., Asheville • 828-277-0222 frenchbroadbrewery.com Open seven days a week from 1pm to 8pm Since opening our doors in 2001, our goal has been to create traditional European style beers while maintaining the unique flavor that is Asheville. Come try one of our tasty creations.
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FROG LEVEL BREWING COMPANY
56 Commerce St., Waynesville • 828-454-5664 froglevelbrewing.com Open Tues - Wed, 2pm to 6:30pm; Thurs-Sat, 2pm to 9pm FLBC is located at the “Gateway to the Smokies” in Waynesville, NC. Our beers are distinct in their attitude and ingredients. Brewed with wholesome grains, fresh hops and proudly served.
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GREEN MAN BREWING CO.
23 Buxton Ave., Asheville • 828-252-5502 greenmanbrewery.com Open Sun-Thurs 3pm to 9pm, Fri-Sat 2pm to 10pm As one of Asheville’s oldest breweries, we are proud to craft some of the beer scene’s most iconic ales. We are loyal to traditional brewing techniques while creating innovative ales.
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HEINZELMÄNNCHEN BREWERY
545 Mill Street, Sylva • 828-631-4466 yourgnometownbrewery.com Open Year ‘round, check website for days and hours Established in 2004 with beer brewed in the old traditional German style – slight to moderate hopping and a smoothness that makes even the higher gravity beers easy drinking. Family and pet-friendly. Snacks available or bring in food. Growlers to take home plus glassware, t-shirts, Your Gnometown Cookbook, and more. Thanks for supporting Your Gnometown Brewery!
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ADVENTURER Asheville is known as an adventurous little city and our breweries are no different. Perhaps you’re here for the arts, historical sites, or the great outdoors, but while visiting, why not have a beer adventure? With over 20 breweries in Western North Carolina (and more on the way), it’s easy to take a break and enjoy some fine fermentables from the brewery source, one of our many beer establishments, and bottle shops.
TIPS FOR TASTING: 1) O rder a flight. For a variety of flavors, ask your server if beer flights are available. Breweries and some bar/restaurants will offer 3-4oz sample flights--or, even half-pints and small pours--just ask! You’ll be able to try more beers along the way. When you find one you love, order a glass! 2) C hoose beers that sound tasty to you. Beer ratings are great, often helpful, but your palette is your own. Beer is a personal experience. Embrace it and drink what you like. Still unsure? Ask one of Asheville’s many knowledgeable beertenders. They are trained to guide you. 3) T ake some local beer home. Asheville is home to many great bottle shops. You can support a small brewery and a small business at the same time. Many places offer single bottles or mixed six-packs (and even ship to some states), so you can take your favorites home and share your beer adventure with friends.
HIGHLAND BREWING CO.
12 Old Charlotte Hwy, Asheville • 828-299-3370 highlandbrewing.com (check web site for events) Brewery Tours: Daily Tasting Room: Daily - now open Sundays Asheville’s first legal brewery since Prohibition, Highland has been brewing the highest quality craft beer since 1994. Enjoy a pint in the vast Tasting Room or in the grassy meadow. Familyowned and family-friendly. Pilot brews change daily.
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HI-WIRE BREWING
197 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville • 828-575-9675 hiwirebrewing.com Hi-Wire features four approachable year-round “Main Attraction” beers – Prime Time Pale, Hi-Pitch IPA, Bed of Nails Brown, and Hi-Wire Lager – a rotating selection of seasonal offerings, as well as “Side Show Seasonals”, available exclusively at our tasting room. Come visit us in our Downtown Asheville Tasting Room seven days a week.
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INNOVATION BREWING
414 W. Main St., Sylva • 828-586-9678 innovation-brewing.com We are open: Monday -Thursday: 2pm- midnight Friday- Sunday: noon-midnight Innovation Brewing is changing the way you think about beer. We are a nano brewery with twenty two taps that are constantly evolving. We are busy crafting new and unique styles of beer in addition to offering many traditional styles. Experimentation with a variety of fun and fresh ingredients will always be available to stimulate the palate and the senses when you stop by Innovation Brewing for a pint.
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LEXINGTON AVENUE BREWERY
39 N. Lexington Ave, Asheville 828-252-0212 lexavebrew.com • See website for hours Located in the heart of bustling downtown Asheville, the Lexington Avenue Brewery has become a destination for beer and food enthusiasts alike.
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Hand Crafted Beers and Casual Comfort Food Live Music Venue
Lookout Brewing Co. is tucked away on a side street near the heart of downtown Black Mountain. Watch the magic happen while you sit at the bar, where we turn fresh mountain water into beer. Brewing and serving small batch craft beer daily. Family and Dog Friendly!
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What’s In Your Beer? Water
you know water, right?
Yeast
magical micro-organisms
Hops
the flower of the plant
Malt
malted grains – barley, wheat, rye
And Sometimes Adjuncts: spices, fruit, chocolate, etc.
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LOOKOUT BREWING
103 S. Ridgeway Ave, Suite 1, Black Mountain 828-357-5169 lookoutbrewing.com Tasting Room Hours: Mon-Sat 2-10, Sun 3-8
NANTAHALA BREWING COMPANY
61 Depot St, Bryson City • 828-488-BEER (2337) nantahalabrewing.com Visit website for tap room hours Artfully brewing award-winning, craft beer made with fresh hops, whole grains and clean, crisp Great Smoky Mountain water, from one of the purest, protected watersheds on the planet.
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ONE WORLD BREWING
10 Patton Ave Suite 002, Asheville oneworldbrewing.com Hours: Wednesday thru Sunday, 4 PM to Midnight One World Brewing is dedicated to furthering the American Craft Beer Revolution while raising awareness of global and regional environmental and conservation issues and how to get involved with solutions.
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OSKAR BLUES BREWERY
342 Mountain Industrial Dr, Brevard oskarblues.com • 828-883-2337 Mon-Thurs, 2pm to 8pm, Fri-Sun, 12pm to 8pm Oskar Blues is amped to be brewing in beautiful Brevard, NC since Dec 2012. Our taproom is open daily and offers one-off special beers in addition to our regular lineup of assertive-butbalanced craft brews. Jump on the Oskar Blues trolley bus and come see us, y’all. 17
Craft Beer Through the Seasons At its heart, craft beer is an agricultural commodity. The farmers who grow the grains and hops that end up in your pint glass pay special attention to the weather, the length of day, and seasonal trends. These earthly cues also influence the seasonally conscious brewer. In the summer, we enjoy light and refreshing saisons and hefeweizens. In the fall, we celebrate the hop harvest with fresh hop ales. High-gravity bocks and barley wines help shake off the winter chills. In Western North Carolina, we are fortunate to enjoy a variety of beer styles year round, but some are especially fitting at certain times of the year. No matter when you visit the area, there will always be a fresh, seasonal brew waiting for you. SPRING Bocks and strong ales with their high alcohol content offer a warming nip through the final days of winter. Celebrate the month of March with a French-style Bière de Mars, a malt-forward yet refreshingly dry farmhouse ale. A dark, roasty Irish stout is required on St. Patrick’s Day.
SUMMER Through the heat of summer, lighter ales and lagers provide cooling refreshment. Belgian-style saisons often feature summer crops – look for locally grown fruit, herbs, and spices to make an appearance. Wheat beers, like the fruity and effervescent Bavarian-style hefeweizen, make for a pleasing afternoon in the sun. FALL Oktoberfest kicks off the celebration of the fall harvest with amber-colored, Germanstyle Märzen lagers. The popular pumpkin beers start to appear as we inch toward the holidays. Fall is also the height of apple season. Take this opportunity to explore some of WNC’s cider makers. WINTER Through the icy winter months, high-gravity “winter warmers” shield us from the cold and encourage holiday cheer. Look for rich imperial stouts, strong Scotch ales, and potent barley wines to warm the palate. Barrel aged ales are also timely in the winter. Year in and year out, it’s always a good time for craft beer in Western North Carolina!
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OYSTERHOUSE BREWING CO.
625 Haywood Rd. West Asheville 828-575-9370 • oysterhousebeers.com Open daily at 5pm
Let the Locals Drive YOU! An educated introduction to the diverse brewing scene in Asheville – on foot or in one of our comfy vans.
828.233.5006 | ashevillebrewerytours.com
Asheville’s first nano-brewery has moved to 625 Haywood Road and became a 5bbl brew house. Come try our Moonstone Oyster Stout, brewed with fresh, raw oysters!
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PISGAH BREWING COMPANY
150 Eastside Dr, Black Mountain 828-669-0190 pisgahbrewing.com Open seven days a week. See website for hours Voted Best Brewery in WNC…Pisgah specializes in brewing handcrafted, certified organic beer. We offer 24 taps & live music on our taproom and outdoor stages.
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SIERRA NEVADA BREWING CO. 100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River (828) 681-5300 sierranevada.com Check website for hours.
Founded in 1980, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is one of America’s premier craft breweries. Sierra Nevada has set the standard for artisan brewers worldwide as a winner of numerous awards for its extensive line of beers including Pale Ale, Torpedo and a host of seasonal, specialty and limited release beers.
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SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN BREWERY
822 Locust St, Ste 100, Hendersonville 828-684-1235 • sabrewery.com Open Wed- Fri 4pm to close Sat-Sun 2pm to close Owned and operated by husband and wife team, Andy and Kelly Cubbin. Head Brewer, Andy, creates quality, small batch craft brewed ales including Copperhead Amber Ale, Black Bear Stout, an IPA, as well as a variety of seasonals throughout the year.
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THIRSTY MONK PUB & BREWERY
Downtown • Gerber Village • Biltmore Park 828-505-4564 • monkpub.com Check website for hours Now brewing beer in Biltmore Park. Recognized by national media as one of the best beer bars in the world! The pub has constantly rotating taps with at least three Monk beers available.
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TIPPING POINT BREWING
190 N. Main St., Waynesville • 828-246-9230 tippingpointtavern.com Open Mon - Thurs 11:30am to midnight, Fri & Sat 11:30am to 1am “You can’t be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline. It helps if you have some kind of a football team, or some nuclear weapons, but at the very least you need a beer.” ~ Frank Zappa
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TWIN LEAF BREWERY
144 Coxe Avenue, Asheville • 828-774-5000 twinleafbrewery.com Open Mon - Thurs 4pm to 10pm, Fri 4pm to 11pm, Sat 2pm to 11pm, Sun. 2pm to 9pm Twin Leaf Brewery, established in March 2014 in the South Slope of downtown Asheville! Come by the gorgeous, spacious taproom to enjoy the five house beers, rotating seasonals, and a constant stream of small batch beers.
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WEDGE BREWING CO.
125 B Roberts St, Asheville • 828-505-2792 wedgebrewing.com Open Mon - Thurs 4pm to 10pm, Fri 3pm to 10pm, Sat 2pm to 10pm Located in the Wedge Studio in the last frontier of Asheville, the River Arts District. We use the highest quality hops and grains to make the highest quality beer. Keep track of us on Facebook for new beers and events. 40
WICKED WEED BREWERY
91 Biltmore Ave, Asheville wickedweedbrewing.com Mon. - Tues.: 11:30 am - 11 pm Wed. - Thurs.: 11:30 - 12pm Fri.- Sat.: 11:30 - 2 am, Sun.: 12pm - 11pm Wicked Weed Brewery is a gastropub located on Biltmore Avenue next to the Orange Peel. We specialize in hop forward West Coast style beers and Belgian style ales, as well as chef inspired, locally sourced food.
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