WNC Craft Beer Guide Winter/Spring 2016

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Asheville’s original Brewery Tours since 2006

A huge selection of over 1,200 beers available to you in-store or online.

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Here you will find a listing of all the local breweries, as well as beer tours, retailers and restaurants/pubs that serve local beer.

Each of the Western North Carolina breweries has a unique personality, so be sure to try as many as you can and take home a few favorites.

For more craft beer information and to view the guidebook online, visit our website at:

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BEER CITY FEST

BEER Festivals

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June 25, New Bern, NC

BREW BERN FESTIVAL beerarmy.org/events

July 15-16, Oskar Blues REEB Ranch, Brevard, NC

OSKAR BLUES BURNING CAN FESTIVAL burningcan.com

August 20, Waynesville, NC

January 23, Columbia, SC

WORLD BEER FESTIVAL

WAYNESVILLE CRAFT BEER FAIRE waynesvillebeer.com

allaboutbeer.com

January 23, Asheville, NC

WINTER WARMER BEER FESTIVAL ashevillebeerfest.com

January 23, Greenville, NC

JOLLY SKULL BEER FESTIVAL beerarmy.org/events

April 9, Johnson City, TN

THIRSTY ORANGE BREW EXTRAVAGANZA

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Asheville Beer Week

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Coming May 2016

May 22, Asheville, NC

Look for Pint Nights, Beer Dinners, Home Brew Events, Special Brews, Guest Beer Rockstars and more!

WESTSIDE FEST westsidefest.com

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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 8:00pm 2

Over 40 beers on tap Live music on weekends Never a cover charge Eclectic menu

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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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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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 barrel 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.

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.

4 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.

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BHRAMARI BREWHOUSE 101 South Lexington Ave., Asheville bhramaribrewhouse.com • (828) 575-2204 Every day for lunch, dinner, and late-night Bhramari Brewhouse is a new brewery and restaurant featuring our own chef inspired brews and a rotating lineup of our favorite local beers. We have a craft brew inspired menu featuring beer as an ingredient as well as a flavor inspiration, and an evolving education program that pairs beautifully with our sister company Asheville Brewery Tours.

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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.

7 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. Weaverville’s first and only brewery. 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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BOOJUM BREWING

Brewery: 357 Dayton Drive, Waynesville Taproom: 50 N Main St., Waynesville (828) 944-0888 • BoojumBrewing.com Check website for hours Associate of Applied Science Degree in Brewing, Distillation & Fermentation Continuing Education Business of Beer and Beer Styles Navigator Certification Courses and other Non-Credit Brewing Courses

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craft pizza loves craft beer.

Daily Specials $2.50 Craft Drafts on Mondays $3.50 all nc drafts on tuesdays $3.50 MBA SPonsor drafts on wednesdays $3.50 brewery of the month drafts friday through saturday

Boojum Brewing Company offers a wide variety of year round beers and small batch creations. From smooth, roasty stouts to spicy Belgians, seriously hoppy double IPAs and crisp lagers, we brew it all! Come to the brewery for a tour and tasting, then head over to our taproom in downtown Waynesville for a bite to eat and pint or two of your favorite style.

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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.

13 BURIAL BEER CO. 40 Collier Avenue, Asheville (828) 475-BREW • burialbeer.com Monday-Thursday 4-10pm, Friday and Saturday 2-10pm and Sunday 12-8pm Traditional Belgian ales styles, brewed with the same creativity as our 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. We don’t want to change the beer – we want to enhance the way it has tasted for generations.

Late night Happy Hour buy-1, get-1 pizzas & apps after 10pm sun-thur

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WNC’s Leader in Beverage Distribution Parts/Sales/Service Current customers include Skyland Distributing, Oskar Blues, Wicked Weed, Empire Distributors, and Budweiser of Asheville.

Call us today!

DARLENE (828) 713-8571 ALBERT (828) 713-8569 West Carolina Freightliner, LLC 100 Highland Center Blvd., Asheville NC westcarolinafreightliner.com

14 CATAWBA BREWING COMPANY

32 Banks Ave., Asheville • (828) 552-3934 Mon.-Thurs. 2:00-10:00, Fri.-Sun. 2:00-10:00 63 Brook St., Asheville • (828) 424-7290 Mon.-Thurs. 4:00-9:00pm, Fri 3:00-10:00pm, Sat. 2:00-10:00pm, Sun. 2:00-9:00pm 212 S. Green St., Morganton • (828) 430-6883 Mon.-Tues. 5:00-9:00pm, Weds.-Fri. 5:00-10:30pm, Sat. 1:00-10:00pm, Sun. 12:00-7:00pm catawbabrewing.com One of NC oldest craft breweries, brewing delicious sessionable beers for 16 years.

16 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.

17 FONTA FLORA BREWERY 317 N. Green St., Morganton • (828) 475-0153 fontaflora.com Open Mon.: 5:00pm to 9:00pm; Closed Tues.; Weds. 5:00pm to 9:00pm; Thu. - Fri.: 5:00pm to 10:00pm; Sat.: 3:00pm to 10:00pm; Sun.: 12:00pm to 7:00pm 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.

18 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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Be a Beer

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) Order 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) Choose 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) Take 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.

Cheers and happy beer adventures! Enjoy your visit!

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19 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.

20 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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BREWERY 545 Mill Street, Sylva • (828) 2631-4466 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!

22 HIGHLAND BREWING CO. 12 Old Charlotte Hwy, Suite 200, 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.

Family-owned and family-friendly. Pilot brews change daily.

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23 HI-WIRE BREWING hiwirebrewing.com BIG TOP TAPROOM 2 Huntsman Place, Asheville Mon.-Thurs. 4pm-10pm, Fri. 4pm-12pm, Sat. 12pm-12am, Sun. 1pm-10pm

Hand Crafted Beers and Casual Comfort Food Event Space 3 9 N . L E X I N G T O N AV E , A S H E V I L L E

Located inside Hi-Wire’s production facility, the Hi-Wire Big Top Taproom brings the brewing process to life by giving craft beer drinkers the opportunity to enjoy a pint of Hi-Wire’s approachable and balanced ales and lagers beside the tanks where they were created. This large, industrial feeling space has a bier garden and is home to all of Hi-Wire’s large events.

SOUTH SLOPE TAPROOM 197 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville Mon. -Thurs. 4pm-11pm, Fri. 2pm-2am, Saturday 12pm-2am, Sun. 1pm - 10pm Converted into a specialty brewery during the summer of 2015, Hi-Wire’s South Slope Taproom houses all of Hi-Wire’s experimental and one-off beers. This laid back and dog friendly space is framed with old barn wood and metal to create a rustic ambiance, the perfect backdrop for experiencing Hi-Wire’s newest bottle and draft only releases.

24 INNOVATION BREWING 414 W. Main St., Sylva • (828) 586-9678 innovation-brewing.com We are open: Mon.-Thurs.: 2pm-midnight Fri.- Sun.: 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.

26 LAZY HIKER BREWING CO. 188 W. Main St., Franklin (828) 349-2337(BEER) • lazyhikerbrewing.com See website for hours and event schedule

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Beer flows from our taproom and production brewery in the old town hall & fire department located right downtown in Franklin.

Our taproom is kid and pet friendly with a patio out front, a food truck in the parking lot, and bands most weekends on our indoor or outdoor stage.

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Craft Beer Through the Seasons

At its heart, craft beer is an agricultural commodity.

The farmers who grow the grains and hops pay special attention to the weather and seasonal trends. These earthly cues also influence the brewer.

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.

27 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.

28 LOOKOUT BREWING 103 S. Ridgeway Ave, Black Mountain lookoutbrewing.com • (828) 357-5169 Tasting Room Hours: Mon.-Sat. 2-10pm, Sun. 3-8pm 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!

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 Frenchstyle 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, German-style 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.

30 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.

31 ONE WORLD BREWING 10 Patton Ave Suite 002, Asheville oneworldbrewing.com Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 4 :00pm-Midnight, Fri.-Sat. Noon-Midnight, Sun. Noon-10pm 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.

Year in and year out, it’s always a good time for craft beer in Western North Carolina!

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32 OSKAR BLUES BREWERY 342 Mountain Industrial Dr, Brevard oskarblues.com • (828) 883-2337 Sunday to Thursday: Noon to 8pm Friday and Saturday: Noon to 10pm 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.

33 OYSTERHOUSE BREWING CO. 625 Haywood Rd. West Asheville (828) 575-9370 • oysterhousebeers.com Open daily at 5pm 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!

37 S ATULAH MOUNTAIN BREWING COMPANY 454 Carolina Way, Highlands (behind Bank of America) (828) 482-9794 • satulahmountainbrewing.com Now open 7 days a week. Check website for exact hours and current tap list.

First brewery in Macon County! Hand crafted, small batches of beer brewed on site with fine Carolina mountaintop water.

Served on Draft @ Elev. 4118.

38 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.

35 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 hand-crafted, certified organic beer. We offer 24 taps & live music on our taproom and outdoor stages.

36 SANCTUARY BREWING 147 First Avenue East, Hendersonville (828) 595 9956 • sanctuarybrewco.com Hours: Tue.-Thu. 4-10pm, Fri.- Sat. 12-11pm, Sun. 12-10pm A nano brewery and tap room dedicated to making small batch, high quality artisanal ales featuring classic styles like Belgian farmhouse ales, American stouts and West Coast IPAs. We’re beer enthusiasts and animal lovers committed to enriching the lives of humans through our excellent craft beer, and benefiting animals through local advocacy.

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39 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.

40 SWEETEN CREEK BREWING 1127 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville (828) 575-2785 • sweetencreekbrewing.com Open Mon.-Sat. 11:30am-9:00pm Sweeten Creek Brewing hopes to build a destination for beer enthusiasts while contributing to the surrounding community and industry while creating an environment that non craft beer enthusiasts can also appreciate with our delicious menu, cozy tasting room, outdoor space. Bring the Family!

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41 THIRSTY MONK PUB & BREWERY Downtown • Gerber Village (Open Brewing) Biltmore Park • Reynolds Mountain (828) 254-5470 • monkpub.com Hours: Mon.–Thur. 4pm to 12am; Fri.-Sat. 12pm-2am; Sun. 12pm-10pm Serving Asheville’s most extensive selection of the finest beers!

Recognized as a Great American Beer Bar, most unusual and best local beer selection. 36 beers on tap, over 150 bottles.

Pint Night every Wednesday!

OPEN BREWING 20 Gala Dr. #101 (in Gerber Village) (828) 505-4564 • Hours: Wed.-Sat. 4pm-11pm Open Brewing is South Asheville’s hot spot to gather and sample quality American craft brews, including homebrewer guestbrewed beers, selections from local breweries and beyond! Bring friends and family to enjoy a pint in the taproom, or out on the patio, and try our new, delicious deli-style menu of hot and cold sandwiches and snacks.

42 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

44 WEDGE BREWING CO. 125 B Roberts St, Asheville • (828) 505-2792 wedgebrewing.com Open Mon.-Thurs. 4pm to 10pm, Fri. 3pm to 10pm, Sat.–Sun. 12pm 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.

46 WICKED WEED BREWING THE BREWPUB 91 Biltmore Ave, Asheville wickedweedbrewing.com Mon.-Weds.: 11:30am-11pm, Thurs.: 11:30-12am, Fri.- Sat.: 11:30-1am, Sun.: 12pm-11pm Wicked Weed Brewing is a seasonally inspired restaurant and brewery in downtown Asheville specializing in West Coast style hoppy beers, German and Belgian ales, as well as sour, funky, and barrel-aged brews.

THE FUNKATORIUM 147 Coxe Avenue, Asheville Mon.-Thurs.: 2-10pm; Fri. 2pm-12am Sat.: 12pm-12am, Sun.: 12pm-10pm Designed to have a distinctly Belgian feel, this Old World meets New World barrel house and tasting room provides the perfect backdrop for delving into the unique craft of sour and funky beers. Located in the South Slope, the Funkatorium offers staff lead tours and tastings (southslopebrewerytours.com) as well as small plates inspired by the beers.

43 TWIN LEAF BREWERY 144 Coxe Avenue, Asheville twinleafbrewery.com • (828) 774-5000 Mon-Thurs 4-10pm, Friday 2-12pm, Saturday 12-12pm, Sunday 1-9pm 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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48 ZEBULON ARTISAN ALES 8 Merchants Alley, Weaverville zebulonbrewing.com Fri.-Sat. 1-6pm Zebulon is a small production brewery that packages all of it’s beer in cork and caged 750 ml bottles available at the brewery and at better bottle shops in and around Asheville. Their focus is on farmhouse ales, hoppy brett beers and historical/lost beer styles. Samples of the available bottles are on tap at the brewery as well as recent experimental batches.

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