Highland Brewing Company

Highland Brewing is a fantastic location that has more than just expertly crafted beers. The facility alone is an experience due to its large expanse with a variety of entertainment.

The independently, family-owned and operated brewery has a large selection of brews that consistently changes. The Brewery gives back to their community and has recently opened up a Taproom downtown Asheville at the S&W Market.

Highland Brewing Locations and Hours

• Address: 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200, Asheville, North Carolina 28803 
• Phone: (828) 299-3370
• Website: highlandbrewing.com

Tap Room Hours: 

• Monday-Thursday: 2pm – 9pm
• Friday-Saturday: 12pm – 10pm
• Sunday: 12pm – 7pm

What Types of Beer Does Highland Brewing Have

Highland Brewing has a large variety of Lagers, Ales, Hefenweizens, Sours, IPAs, Porters, and Stouts that are ever changing. Highland Brewing also has a variety of beers that are available all year which is very fortunate since we are fans of the Gaelic Ale and the Pilsner. Their menu does sway towards the IPS styles.

Their Gaelic Ale is our favorite and one of their most popular, for good reason. Promoted as Asheville first beer it has a nice malty body and fits right between sweet and bitter making it a beer most drinkers will find some enjoyment in.

Their best known IPA is the AVL West Coast IPA. For out of towners, AVL is short for Asheville. So no wonder why the locals enjoy this one. A typical IPA with fruity flavor, mango and papaya stand out with this one. Like most West Coast IPA’s it does have a slight bitterness to it.

To give you a feel, here is a sample menu from Highland Brewing.

What Does The Inside Tap Room Have To Offer 

Highland Brewing has a large interior with plenty of tables. The industrial building is a great backdrop for the brewery with re-vitalized old shipping containers they have turned into offices and a bright backdrop. Highland Brewing has a large Taproom with gift shop, a Barrel room, and an event center with rooftop area.

Does Highland Brewing Have Outdoor Seating?

Highland Brewing has a large outdoor area for everyone to enjoy. Highland Brewing has multiple beach volleyball courts, a disc golf area, a hiking trail, and an outdoor stage and seating area. There is both an outdoor patio area and a rooftop bar available during warmer days as Asheville winters can be quite rough for anything outdoors. The rooftop bar is also home to an events center for weddings during the summer.

Also during nice weather you can grab a beer and relax outside in “The Meadows” which is a grassy area for chairs and picnic blanket style seating.

Does Highland Brewing Serve Food

Highland Brewing does have a food truck that is stationed outside the taproom each day. For the daily schedule, take a look at their website.

What Types of Entertainment is Available at Highland Brewing

Highland Brewing has volleyball tournaments, a running club, corn hole league, disc golf, and a hiking trail. The schedule is listed on their website.

Are Tours Available at Highland Brewing

Tours are available at Highland Brewing on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sunday where they recommend ordering tickets beforehand. You will get a chance to sample 5 beers during the roughly 50 minute tour.

Are Kids and Pets Allowed

Highland Brewing is a family friendly environment where kids are welcome. Dogs allowed in the outside area but should be on a leash. Dogs are not allowed to be on the volleyball courts.

Are There Other Drink Options

Highland Brewing has a small selection of wine and non-alcoholic beverages available. They also feature beer cocktails which we highly recommend.

Where Can You Park at Highland Brewing

Highland Brewing has a large parking area directly outside the brewery.

Other Fun Facts About Highland Brewing

Highland Brewing started in 1994 in the basement under Barley’s Taproom where they utilized dairy equipment in order to start their brewing processes. They outgrew the location and moved to the basement of the Blue Ridge Motion Picture Studios. The Studio folded and Highland Brewing took over the entire property where they grew to what we know of today.

Highland Brewing recently opened a taproom downtown Asheville in the S&W Market.

Highland Brewing gives back to the community so make sure you take a look at the different flavors created for specific non-profits. They collect cash for each of the 5 different non-profits pertaining to Natural Resources, People in Need, Animals in Need, Health and Wellness, and Cultural Resources.

Private events, corporate events, and weddings are offered at Highland Brewing. Reserve your date and have a wonderful experience with all of their spaces.

Final Review of Highland Brewing 

Highland Brewing follows the trend of large property breweries just outside of the city. Sierra Nevada, New Belgium and Highland are all worth the trip and all impressive. Where Highland separates itself is the extra features the brewery has including their walking trail, disc golf, outside lawn and rooftop bar seating.

Inside is unique with their repurposed shipping containers acting as storage and offices. The best part about Highland Brewing is their beer is now widely distributed across North Carolina and surrounding areas. They have now become one of the biggest craft breweries in the Southeast and with the addition of their new downtown tasting room things are only looking upwards for this Asheville staple.

For those who have visited this brewery, please leave your reviews and pics below!!