- The French Broad River Brewery is the third oldest brewery in the iconic beer town of Asheville, NC. Our name is taken from the French Broad River which flows through the heart of Asheville. Opened in 2001, our beer styles are steeped in European traditions including our Kolsch, Scotch Ale, ESB and Porter. We have expanded our styles to include IPA and specialty Pale Ales. In addition to our core lineup of beers, we are regularly producing seasonals and one offs. Come visit us at our Asheville location on the edge of Historic Biltmore Village.