From pale ales, amber ales, rich porters or full stouts, no matter the personal preference, even the most discriminating palate finds a new favorite. To taste a number of the varieties, microbrew fanatics can visit tasting rooms opened by area brewing companies or sample the many local favorites at brewpubs in the area. Book the Boards, Brews and Bluegrass Winter Bundle to save cash on a three-day getaway for two for some winter sports, VIP brewery tours and tastings and overnight accommodations.
Here are a few to taste while you’re in the Asheville area:
- Asheville Brewing Company: Houdini ESP is an extra special pale ale that’s slightly hoppy with a crisp finish. Or, if you prefer a darker beer, try the Scout Stout, a rich stout with a smooth, creamy finish.
- French Broad River Brewing Company: Try a few of the brewery’s award-winning beers including the Marzen Amber Lager, a copper colored, Oktoberfest style beer, or the Wee Heavy-er Scotch-style Ale, a high-gravity beer that’s malty, toasty, and sweet.
- Green Man Brewing: New brews are crafted regularly, but there are a few regular favorites. Try the extra hoppy India Pale Ale is an amber ale flavored with English malts and strong in flavor, or the Gold Ale, an English-style summer ale that’s mildly hoppy.
- Highland Brewing Company: The award-winning flagship brew is Gaelic Ale, a malty, amber ale. The seasonal Cold Mountain Winter Ale is malty in body and finished with spices that change each year to year.
- Pisgah Brewing Company: New to the area brewing scene is this all-organic brewer. Try the Pisgah Solstice, a Belgian-style ale, or the darkest ale, the rich and smooth Pisgah Porter.
Of course, we don’t recommend driving to all the microbrewery tasting rooms and then sampling the brews. Hop aboard Asheville Brews Cruise, a bus that transports beer enthusiasts to three local breweries on a personalized tour complete with free samples and a better understanding of the art of beer making.
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