Breweries
We look forward to seeing everyone this year!!
Appalachian Mountain Brewery
163 Boone Creek Dr.
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 263-1111
www.appalachianmountainbrewery.com
Appalachian Mountain Brewery focuses on building relationships with our community, sustainable business practices and supporting local non-profits. We also really enjoy brewing great tasting award winning beers and ciders. The tasting room features plenty of outdoor seating, a 120 foot long outdoor bar bordering Boone Creek and a covered heated porch perfect for enjoying one of our beers. We brew all of our beer at the tasting room on our 10 barrel (310 gallon) JV Northwest All-American made system. Our brew system features a mix of 10-barrel and 20-barrel high-grade glycol chilled stainless steel jacked fermenters and several bright tanks.
Aviator Brewing Company
209 Technology Park Lane
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 567-2337
www.aviatorbrew.com
Aviator Brewing Company started in November of 2008 in an airplane hangar. We initially brewed into two used dairy tanks. Each tank held 300 gallons of beer. Much to our surprise we quickly outgrew these tanks! Several expansions, including a 30Bbl brewhouse was installed in March of 2012,and a location change later we are still growing. Keep an eye out for our beer in your area soon!
Balsam Falls Brewing Co.
506 W. Main St.
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 631-1987
www.balsamfallsbrewing.com
Our nano brewing operation focuses on classic styles while exploring our craft to create unique and adventurous creations. Customers will be able to experience traditional and creative, one-of-a-kind beers.
BearWaters Brewing Company
101 Park Street
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 237-4200
www.bearwatersbrewing.com
Artfully crafted from European tradition and perfectly blended with American imagination. The secret to our amazing product is our pristine water, straight from one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world. The brewery & taproom are located 20 minutes west of Asheville.
Birdsong Brewing
26th and North Davidson
Charlotte, NC
(704) 942-4555
birdsongbrewing.com
Birdsong Brewing is Charlotte’s newest microbrewery. We are located in NoDa at 26th and North Davidson and we started retail distribution and tap room sales in December of 2011. Our goal is to create outstanding beer, to have a low impact on the environment, and to create personal relationships and ties to the local community. Our inspiration comes from the popular and innovative styles of the West Coast brewers and is fueled by Conor’s passion and ability to construct unique yet sessionable recipes. We’re excited to add to the growing craft beer movement in Charlotte and the Carolinas.
Blake’s Hard Cider Co.
17985 Armada Center Rd
Armada, MI 48005
1-586-784-5343
www.blakeshardcider.com
Blake’s Hard cider Co. is an independent, family owned Michigan craft cidery offering an adventurous exploration of all things hard cider. Made from a 5-apple blend with almost 1/2 the sugar. 100% gluten free
Blowing Rock Brewing Co.
PO Box 2678
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
www.blowingrockbrewing.com
Blowing Rock Brewing Company is unique in offering their mountain artisan Ale House Series brews from the Blowing Rock Ale House & Brewery, which is located in Blowing Rock, NC. The on-site Blowing Rock facility includes the company’s original NC Brewery, Inn, and the Ale House Restaurant serving freshly made local food. Additionally, Blowing Rock Brewing Company produces their Legacy Series brews from their 30bbl Production facility in Hickory, NC. Our Hickory brewery is located within the historic Hollar Mill Plaza that dates back to the early 20th century. This 30bbl production brewery and canning line spans across 6,000 renovated square feet and provides ample space for brewing, fermentation and packaging.
We strive to foster a community who embraces inclusivity and the High Country lifestyle by using quality ingredients, fresh mountain water, and a commitment to locally-crafted beer. Every drop of grain, water, and yeast essential to our beer helps to keep us connected to the Blue Ridge Mountains and our natural world. We hope all who drink with us enjoy sharing in this too. Go to the Mountains!
Booneshine Brewing
246 Wilson Dr L
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 263-430
booneshine.beer
Booneshine started on January 8th, 2012 with a conversation at a local yogurt shop. The brewery opened in July 2015 next door to Basil’s restaurant, operating in 1,200 square feet with three 10bbl fermentation tanks. We started mobile canning in March 2017 and were operating at maximum capacity. Booneshine needed more space to continue growing. Booneshine acquired the East Boone property in late 2017. We immediately saw the potential for both brewing operations and the tasting room and restaurant. By mid-2018, brewing operations moved to East Boone along with more than double the fermentation capacity. The tasting room and restaurant opened in July, 2019. In March 2020 we purchased a food truck, built seating, and the High Country’s largest outdoor beer garden was born. Today the beer garden is host to trivia nights, music, private parties and has become a place to meet with old and new friends.
Brick Tree Brewing Co.
414 E Water St.
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(980) 785-4970
www.bricktreebrewing.com
At BrickTree Brewing Co. we are inspired by more than just great tasting beers. We enjoy taking a collaborative approach towards our other passions in life including spending time with family, music, adventure sports, art, and community events.
Buck Bald Brewing
160 Ocoee St
Copperhill, TN 37317
(706) 431-7141
buckbaldbrewing.com
Since opening our doors in Copperhill, Tennessee in September of 2018, we have built an amazing culture of locally brewed craft beer, ultra-friendly staff, and a dedicated following of locals and visitors that cannot be matched. And now you can visit us in our original Copperhill location or our new location in Murphy, North Carolina. No matter which location you choose, you’ll be sure to get the same dedication to delicious craft beer and the same warm and inviting atmosphere.
Carolina Brewery
460 West Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
www.carolinabrewery.com
919-942-1800
The Carolinas are calling. Who’s In? For some of us, it’s rafting the Nantahala or sailing off Masonboro Island. For others, it’s fishing and surfing OBX, strolling the Battery, tubing the Saluda, or just looking out at Lake Norman. Either way, there’s no denying there’s no place like the Carolinas.
Carolina Brewery is here to celebrate the journey—to share every discovery, every wrong turn, and every crazy story. For each stream, harbor, or road less traveled in your Carolina Life, we’ll be there with a compass, a map, and some truly great beer.
City Walk Brewery & Distilling
205 Main Ave NE Suite C
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 270-7159
citywalkbrewing.com
City Walk is a New urban Brewery & Distillery, proudly located on the heart of downtown Hickory. We aim to produce beer and spirits for all walks of life to enjoy. We invite you to Savor every step. Remember life is about the journey. Not the destination.
Clouds Brewing
460 West Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
www.cloudsbrewing.com
919 747 4863
Clouds began brewing in our 15 barrel brew house in March of 2016, with a focus on European inspired lagers and ales.
We self-distribute our beer in sixtel and half barrel kegs, and just began canning our beers! We have 18 beers on tap and wine/ciders available as well! Join us every Friday for Trivia at 7:30, and select Saturdays for monthly Cause for Paws adoption events!
Crystal Coast Brewing Company
219 W. Fort Macon Road
Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
(252) 296-2841
www.crystalcoastbrewingcompany.com
Crystal Coast Brewing was established in 2017 and is a 100% family-owned craft brewery. We are proud to be members of the North Carolina Brewer’s Guild and to be certified by the Brewer’s Association as an Independent Craft Brewery.
Our mission is to provide visitors to the Crystal Coast as well as all those across the Carolinas with great tasting craft beer.
Deep River Brewing Co.
700 W. Main Street
Wendell, NC 27520
(919) 585-2296
www.deepriverbrewing.com
Deep River opened in 2013 and is located in historic downtown Clayton, NC in a cotton spinning mill built in 1902. The brewery is a 15bbl, 2 vessel brewhouse designed specifically for Deep River Brewing Co. The brewery recently started operations in a historic cotton spinning
mill at 700 West Main St. in downtown Clayton, NC. We strive to use locally grown raw materials for our beer whenever possible, and brew a large variety of beers distributed throughout North Carolina.
Diatribe Brewing Company
1042 Haywood Rd
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 424-7296
www.diatribebrewing.com
Diatribe Brewing Company is excited to bring amazing beer to the west end of Haywood Road in West Asheville, NC. Betty and Dave are the sole owners of the company. Dave is the Head Brewer and Betty does the rest. Betty is a Certified level ranked judge in the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) and a Certified Beer Server under the Cicerone program. Dave is our Head Brewer. He has brewed professionally in and around Asheville on a range of brewhouse sizes, from nano to production, with roles including Head Brewer and Lead Production Brewer. His brewing education includes coursework with the Siebel Institute of Technology, one of the country’s leading brewing schools, where he earned a full scholarship as a past winner of the Sam Adams Longshot Competition.
The Duck-Rabbit Craft Brewery
4519 W. Pine Street
Farmville, NC 27828
(252) 753-7745
www.duckrabbitbrewery.com
Founded in 2004, The Duck-Rabbit Craft Brewery is a packaging microbrewery that specializes in beautiful, delicious, full flavored dark beers. When they brew, they happily dance. During fermentation, the brewery staff softly sings to the yeast. Taste the results and you’ll find a song of your own.
Fainting Goat Brewing Company
330 S. Main Street
Fuqauy-Varina, NC 27526
(919) 346-7915
www.faintinggoatbeer.com
Fiddlin’ Fish Brewing772 Trade St NW
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
(336) 999-8945
fiddlinfish.com
Foothills Brewing
638 W.4th St.
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
(336) 777-3348
www.foothillsbrewing.com
Foothills Brewing, opened on St. Patrick’s Day 2005, is Winston-Salem’s only brewery. Foothills is a brewpub and self-distributing microbrewery. The company sells draft only product all over North and South Carolina. Foothills has won 3 medals at the GABF and 2 medals at the World Beer Cup since opening.
Four Saints Brewing Company
218 S Fayetteville St.
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 610-3722
www.foursaintsbrewing.com
Four Saints Brewing pays homage to the patron saints of beer, Saint Wenceslaus, Saint Nicholas, Saint Luke and Saint Augustine of Hippo. They’ve become the most recognized patron saints for brewing and beer because of their contributions to and associations with the world’s favorite sudsy beverage. Four Saints Founders Joel McClosky and Andrew Deming are carrying on the brewing tradition in the hopes of future sainthood, or at least to make some really good beer.
Front Street Brewery
9 N Front St.
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 251-1935
frontstreetbrewery.com
Front Street Brewery began producing award winning craft beer in June of 1995 on, you guessed it, Front Street in the heart of downtown. The building had sat vacant from 1982 until 1994 when we breathed life back into this historic corridor.
Front Street Brewery is North Carolina’s 7th brewery to open and Wilmington’s longest operating brewery. With nearly 20 breweries now in the area, FSB is still the Original! Now, we are able to work, collaborate, and drink with other craft brewers in our region to make some of the best beer in the state!
Goose and the Monkey Brew House
401 S Railroad St.
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 239-0206
www.gooseandthemonkeybrewhouse.com
Located in the historic Depot District of Lexington, NC. Dedicated to bringing our patrons a unique craft experience. Goose and the Monkey Brewhouse is a 10 bbl brewhouse. We offer a wide selection of unique, inventive, craft beer brewed right here in our hometown of Lexington, NC. In addition to a diverse tap list, we also offer local wine, champagne, and a fully functional coffee bar all day. Coffee is hand roasted in house by Perfect Blend Coffee Co. We strive to make your experience at The Goose the best it can possibly be.
Happy Valley Filling Station
1275 NC-268
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 726-3100
www.happyvalleyfillingstation.com
We’re a brewery, we’re a pizzeria, We’re a BREWZERIA! The Happy Valley Filling Station was born from a sense of purpose. Jesse and Angela bought the property in 2019 to prevent The Dollar General from moving into Happy Valley and then thought, “now what?” They determined that the greatest need was a community gathering spot, where neighbors can come together. And what brings people together more than food and drink? So began a years-long journey to create the best pizza and beer possible, sourced from the highest quality local ingredients.
Homeplace Beer Company
321 W Main St.
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 536-9068
www.homeplacebeer.com
Homeplace opened in 2017 with a love for craft beer and a hope of connecting a changing world with a deep admiration of our region’s past. Our mountains are home to a rich history of farming and homesteading, a people of thrifty innovation and determined grit, and a geography of lofty hills, rolling creeks and shady hollows to explore.
As larger towns overflow nearby, the past few years have brought fresh opportunities to showcase Yancey County’s beauty and cultural history. We hope to use this moment to embrace the positive changes in our community while also paying respect to those who came before who made this such a desirable place to live and visit.
Lake Norman Brewery
1753 Triangle Cir
Denver, NC 28037
(980) 525-5562
www.lknbrewery.com
We are a small production brewery on a wooded lot in Denver, NC. Brewing exceptional craft beers in a range of traditional and new styles. Our mission is to brew exceptional craft beers in a range of traditional and new styles is our foundation. To offer to our growing lake community a comfortable, welcoming gathering place for their enjoyment is our commitment.
Lazy Hiker Brewing Company
188 W Main Street
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 349-2337
www.lazyhikerbrewing.com
Lazy Hiker Brewing Company is a craft brewery located way up in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Our brewery and taproom are located in downtown Franklin, in the former Town Hall and Fire Department.
Liquid Roots Brewing
1048 Harper Ave.
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 572-1106
www.liquidrootsbrewing.com
We are a family owned brewery offering 16 Taps filled with our brewed-on-site craft beer, cider and the occasional guest taps. Family and dog friendly.
Lost Province Brewing Co.
130 N. Depot St
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 265-3506
www.lostprovince.com
The Lost Province Brewing Company is an independent family owned and operated Company featuring a brewery and gastropub located in downtown Boone, NC, and a new production brewery and taproom, also in located in Boone. We serve stylistically authentic and innovative craft beers brewed on site and done right! Our restaurant is a “scratch” kitchen sourcing local, regional and seasonal savory fare and pizza cooked in our wood-fired oven. We strive to provide great craft beer and great food to all our guests in an atmosphere of gracious hospitality. The gastropub and brewery are open downtown daily, serving lunch and dinner and feature daily lunch specials, bingo on Mon. evening, trivia on Wed. evening, and live music Thurs., Fri., and Sat. evenings. The taproom at the production facility is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Cheers!
Mountain Layers Brewing Company
90 Everett St.
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 538-0115
www.mountainlayersbrewingcompany.com
Mountain Layers Brewing Company is an Award Winning 7 barrel craft microbrewery and taproom located on historic Everett Street in beautiful downtown Bryson City, Swain County, which is the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park in North Carolina.
Mountain Layers Brewing Company is excited to be a part of the craft brewing industry in Western North Carolina where we focus on bringing people and the community together to enjoy a comfortable and family friendly brewery where you can relax and enjoy this beautiful part of the country from either inside at our two taprooms or outside on our spacious rooftop deck, where we offer southern hospitality, but especially great handcrafted beer along with other non-alcoholic beverages for the whole family.
Mountain Layers Brewing Company uses amazing water that comes out of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park along with locally sourced ingredients, when possible, to brew the freshest and the finest variety of classic and cutting edge beer styles possible. We keep 17 of our beers on tap, including a few flagship beers always on tap, as well as seasonal and special release beers. Our beers are available in our taproom by the glass to enjoy, but also available in to-go with 32oz. aluminum Crowlers or 32 oz. / 64oz. glass Growlers to take with you when you leave.
Mountain Layers Brewing Company believes the recipe for a great beer experience starts and ends with people as our Company philosophy is reflected in the way we appreciate our employees, customers and our community by enjoying each other’s company around the love of craft beer!
Newgrass Brewing Co.
213 S Lafayette St.
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 937-1280
www.newgrassbrewing.com
Our beers are handcrafted in small batches using the finest ingredients possible. We take pride in sourcing our ingredients from around the world and from our own backyard in North Carolina. Quality ingredients are the start of a great brew. Beer is a lot like food, the better the ingredients the better the end product!
From the start, we have been dedicated to preserving history in our area. The facility where we are located is over 100 years old (built in 1909) and was formally the Hudson Department Store. Wood throughout the facility was reclaimed from the old Dover Mill, at one time the largest employer in the county. Many of our local patrons have family members that walked and worked on the flooring we used.
Olde Hickory Brewery
2 Third Street SW
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 322-1422
www.oldehickorybrewery.com
Festival host Olde Hickory was founded as a brewpub in west Hickory. The company now incorporates that renamed establishment, Amos Howards Restaurant & Brew Pub, the downtown microbrewery and two of the city’s most popular restaurants, Olde Hickory Tap Room and Olde Hickory Station.
Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
4150 Yancey Rd
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 525-5644
www.ombbeer.com
At OMB, our unwavering commitment to fresh, pure, premium-quality beer isn’t just a slogan. It’s an integral part of who we are.
We strictly follow the world’s oldest beer purity law, the renowned German “Reinheitsgebot,” which states that beer should only contain four ingredients: water, malt, hops, and yeast. Our brewing practice never compromises on quality, forgoing cheap ingredients, artificial flavors, and added colors. If you want to brew world-class beer, you’ve got to use the best ingredients and sweat the details. We never let cost or speed get in the way of excellence.
Our mission is to bring the Carolinas the freshest beer possible. We may be perfectionists, but when you taste our beer, we think you’ll agree that it’s totally worth it. Prost!
One World Brewing
10 Patton Ave #002
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 785-5580
oneworldbrewing.com
One World Brewing is a world-community-focused, action-based brewery creating deliciously decadent and diverse brews while holding space daily/nightly for local and multi-cultural live music and community action events. Our brewers, Nick Dumont and Jay Schutz will be pouring you their tasty offerings:
Primal Brewery
16432 Old Statesville Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 947-2920
primalbrewery.com
Primal Brewery can trace its roots to the sidelines of a Huntersville soccer field that the Co-founders first met on… We were home brewers, who not only enjoyed the process of brewing but also the overall experience. Our home brewing sessions were always a gathering of friends, family, and neighbors. For us it’s always been about the experience of bringing people together and having a good time with great beer and good food. At our core this is the underlying belief that influences every decision we make at Primal Brewery.
Founded in December 2013, Primal Brewery opened to the public a year later on December 26th, 2014. Our goal was to make great beer regardless of the style. Beers that we would enjoy drinking, beers that craft beer aficionados would enjoy drinking, and beers that first-time craft beer drinkers would enjoy.
The River Arts District Brewing Co.
13 Mystery St
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 505-1388
theradbrewco.com
We are a community brewery focused on creating high-quality ales and lagers and fostering a comfortable customer experience at our inviting taproom in the River Arts District in Asheville, NC. Our taproom is housed in a century-old stonecutter’s workshop in a secluded glen at the gateway to the River Arts District. We also offer ample outdoor seating on the deck and down in the beer garden.
Raleigh Brewing
3709 Neil St
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 400-9086
www.raleighbrewing.com
Raleigh Brewing’s mission is to embrace the City of Oaks (Raleigh) with every beer brewed. From the murals of the capital city on the taproom walls, to the names of our beers and our involvement with local community organizations and nonprofits, we thrive for this city. Raleigh Brewing is currently operating on a 20bbl and 3bbl brew house, with a taproom pouring 32 taps 7 days a week. RBC is in over 1,000 accounts in the Triangle area of NC and Wilmington.
Royal Bliss Brewing Co.
7532 Waterside Peak Dr.
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 951-8388
www.royalblissbrewing.com
A refined yet approachable brewery in Denver, NC, built on a simple philosophy: “in life & beer, balance is bliss.”
Sidetracked Brewery
609 S Green Street
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 544-5840
www.sidetrackedbrew.com
Sidetracked Brewery is a taproom-focused brewery in beautiful downtown Morganton, NC in the foothills of the Appalachians. We believe in creating world-class beers while maintaining a community focus and a comfortable and relaxing environment in our taproom. We are family-friendly and pet-friendly, and welcome locals and travelers alike to enjoy our games, arcade, and locally and sustainably-sourced and carefully crafted ales and lagers.
Southern Pines Brewing Company
565 Air Tool Drive, Suite E
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 365-9925
www.southernpinesbrewing.com
We are a craft brewery that produces the highest quality beer for our community in order to enhance the enjoyment of everyday life! We believe beer is inclusive by nature, and we start every recipe with the drinker in mind. Whether you are out on the golf course, grilling burgers, or sitting down at a bottle share with friends, we strive to make the perfect beverage to make your day just a little bit better. As we have developed our own style over the years in this pursuit, we thought it was valuable to define the core values behind what makes a beer a Southern Pines beer.
Sweeten Creek Brewing
1127 Sweeten Creek Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 575-2785
sweetencreekbrewing.com
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 our delicious beers, cozy tasting room, and large outdoor space.
Toasty Kettlyst
106 W Main St
Gibsonville, NC
1 336-603-8156
toastykettlyst.com
Toasty Kettlyst is a nano brewery in downtown Gibsonville, NC. We have manufacturing and a retail taproom on site. We opened Fall 2020, and are very passionate about historical downtowns and the downtown revitalization efforts. We chose downtown Gibsonville as our home base with all the revitalization efforts planned for the community.
Bringing our community together with 4 ingredients + numerous fermentations = Endless beer perfection!
We are a modern industrial chic brewery that loves brewing historic beer styles following the German beer purity law. We celebrate all the hardworking creative and innovative folks.
Tobacco Wood Brewing Company
117 Wall Street
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 725-9402
www.tobaccowoodbrewing.co
Tobacco Wood Brewing is Granville County’s first modern brewery and tap room, and NC’s FIRST Woman Veteran owned brewery!
Town Brewing Co.
800 Grandin Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 237-8628
www.townbrewing.com
Unique spaces. Creative menu. Delicious beer. From business meetings to special occasions, we want you to be our guest for your next event.
The dream of Town Brewing Company began as four home brewers were holding court in a garage on a Saturday afternoon brew day. The creative juices were flowing, and then a voice broke through the sipping silence, “We should start a brewery.” “Hell yeah” echoed back. Heads nodded. Glasses rose. It was a scene that was happening in garages across the country in 2010 with the sweet smell of steaming malted barley fueling those effervescent dreams.
Fast forward to 2017 and those homebrewers made good on that dream, once again in a garage. In the Wesley Heights Neighborhood of Charlotte an old automotive garage gave home to Town. After a long rehab and countless hours planning Wesley Heights gained its first brewery.
Wicked Weed Brewing
91 Biltmore Ave
Asheville, NC 27023
(828) 575-9599
www.wickedweedbrewing.com
Wicked Weed was imagined, created, and brought to life by the Dickinsons and the Guthys; two families that have been lifelong friends, each bringing a unique skill to the collective ownership team. Upon opening their original brewpub location in Asheville, North Carolina in 2012, Wicked Weed is known for pushing the envelope in craft by offering unique draft beers including West Coast style IPAs, barrel-aged sour ales, and more.
Wise Man Brewing
826 Angelo Bros Ave
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
(336) 725-0008
wisemanbrewing.com
“He was a Wise Man who invented beer.” We couldn’t agree more! And it has only gotten better over the centuries. Across the globe, mankind has been combining the same four ingredients to create a wide abundance of beer styles.
Here at Wise Man Brewing, we want to celebrate this diversity by brewing an ever-changing lineup to share with you. So join us, bring a friend or make some new ones, and let’s discover some great beer together.