Asheville, NC
For Brewery in Asheville, the local food press points to Burial Beer Co. South Slope Taproom, Highland Brewing Company, and Wedge Brewing Company. Picks from The Adventurist Magazine and Craft Beer & Brewing, updated June 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Adventurist Magazine, Craft Beer & Brewing, and Imbibe Magazine. Updated June 2026.
Burial Beer Co. South Slope Taproom · South Slope
Craft Beer & Brewing 2025 Readers' Choice #3 small-regional brewery in the country (and #2 in 2024). The South Slope flagship with bold visual branding to match the beer.
Highland Brewing Company · East Asheville
Asheville's original post-Prohibition brewery (1994), founded by the late Oscar Wong and still family-run by his daughter Leah Wong Ashburn. a stalwart of the local scene.
Wedge Brewing Company · River Arts District
The River Arts District anchor since 2008. Outdoor patio of metal sculptures and murals; rebuilt its taproom post-Helene and still brewing at Wedge Studios.
Hi-Wire Brewing South Slope Brewpub & Gleezy Hot Dogs · South Slope
2025 World Beer Cup Silver for its Hi-Wire Lager. The Adventurist's pick for the brewery that 'doesn't take itself too seriously,' with multiple South Slope and RAD taprooms.
Green Man Brewery · South Slope
Brewing in Asheville since the mid-'90s. Dirty Jack's ESB is a South Slope mainstay that helped shape the city's craft identity.
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