BrewerySours, IPAs, Fat Tire amber$$river-arts-districtMon-Thu 12:00-20:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-21:00Mon-Thu 12:00-20:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-21:00; Sun 12:00-20:00
New Belgium Brewing's Asheville campus on Craven Street opened in 2016 as the Colorado Fat Tire brewery's second campus, 18 acres on the French Broad.
Tip: 90-minute brewery tours run free with reservation; tours leave every half hour from the Liquid Center.
BreweryPale ales, IPAs, lagers$$biltmore-villageSun-Thu 11:00-21:00; Fri-Sat 11:00-22:00Sun-Thu 11:00-21:00; Fri-Sat 11:00-22:00
Sierra Nevada's East Coast brewery campus in Mills River opened in 2014, 15 miles south of Asheville. Pale Ale and Hazy Little Thing roll off the line;.
Tip: Free brewery tours need a reservation; the amphitheater hosts free regional bands every Sat-Sun. Drive only; no public transit.
BreweryBelgian, English, American ales, lagers$$south-slopeMon-Tue 14:00-21:00; Wed-Thu 14:00-22:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-23:00; Sun 13:00-21:00Mon-Wed 14:00-21:00; Thu 14:00-23:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-23:00; Sun 13:00-21:00
Twin Leaf Brewery on Coxe Avenue opened in 2014 as a brewer-owned independent on the South Slope.
Tip: Walk-up bar service. The patio takes outside food from neighbouring South Slope kitchens.
BreweryBrewpub ales, lagers, IPAs$$south-slopeDaily 11:00-22:00
Asheville Brewing Company on Coxe Avenue opened in 1998 as Western North Carolina's third-oldest brewery. Brewpub, second-run cinema and pizza joint wrapped.
Tip: Shiva IPA and Ninja Porter on the daily list; pizza pairs especially with the Ninja Porter.
BrewerySours, fruited ales, lagers, mead$$downtownMon-Thu 15:00-21:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-23:00; Sun 12:00-20:00Mon-Thu 16:00-23:00; Fri 14:00-24:00; Sat 12:00-24:00; Sun 12:00-22:00
DSSOLVR on North Lexington Avenue opened in 2020 inside the historic Tyler Building. Beer alongside cider, mead, wine and a non-alcoholic list; art-leaning.
Tip: Small bar room downstairs, larger upstairs lounge that takes the late crowd. The label artwork alone is worth the trip in for a single beer.
BreweryBelgian, mixed-culture, complex modern$$west-ashevilleSun-Thu 14:00-22:00; Fri-Sat 13:00-23:00
Archetype Brewing's West Asheville production brewery on Haywood Road runs a 10-barrel brewhouse with a complex, mindful, Belgian-leaning modern lineup.
Tip: Family-friendly taproom. The downtown Tap Lounge at 174 Broadway Street is the sister venue with music nights.