The Breweries

Asheville Pizza and Brewing Company

With brewmaster Doug Riley at the helm, the beer at Asheville Pizza and Brewing Company is great “beer drinker’s beer”. The ever addictive Shiva I.P.A., Houdini ESP, and, this webmaster’s favorite, Red Light I.P.A. tie in perfectly to their wonderful pizza and $2 movies. Often called the “Brew N’ View” by locals, Asheville Pizza is a one of a kind experience that only Asheville could foster. To keep your health in check, Asheville Pizza is now completely non-smoking. So enjoy fresh mountain air and a fresh beer. Online here.

French Broad Brewing Co.

Modestly described on their own website as a “15 barrel microbrewery creating fine lagers and specialty ales following European tradition with an American perspective.” We might change out “fine lagers” to “amazing lagers”. A multiple World Beer Championships winner, French Broad’s flagship beer is the Goldenrod Pilsner, but their selection doesn’t end there. This webmaster’s favorite: the Wee Heavy-er Scotch Ale… toasted to perfection. Throw in the live music at their tap room and French Broad is an perfect way to invest a few hours of time. Online here.

Highland Brewing Company

Brewing from their original location, in the heart of downtown Asheville, Highland brewing is Asheville’s first brewer. Founded in 1994, Highland handcrafts an impressive selection that has become a favorite of our area. A multiple award winner, Highland is expanding operations in the coming year at the Blue Ridge Motion Pictures building, just outside of town. Great beer and a great staff are a win-win combo for the beer lover, and Highland has both in spades (as well as that amazing seasonal brew: Cold Mountain Winter Ale!)Online here.