Brevard Brewing Company

After hitting Oskar Blues, the Dobie and I headed into the town of Brevard proper for some food and in hopes of seeing some of their famous white squirrels.  No luck with the squirrels, but we did manage to grab a bite and some brews in a great little cafe and check out some shopping at the local stores and galleries.  Along the way, we chanced upon another brewery that we hadn't even planned on - Brevard Brewing Company.

Little did we know, we stumbled upon a true North Carolina gem.  Brevard Brewing opened their doors in 2012, and they carry the distinction of being the only brewery in North Carolina to specialize in lagers!  They do offer both lagers and ales on their small tap system, but it's easy to see that lagers are where their hearts lie.

Located near the end of the main shopping area on Main Street, Brevard Brewing has a striking entrance that you'll notice immediately from the street.  Inside you'll find a cozy atmosphere with all manner of really interesting paintings gracing the walls.  A 5 tap system serves Brevard's beer, and they've also got a small selection of other local brews if you find yourself branching out a bit while you're there.

I had the pleasure of trying two of their prized lagers, the Bohemian Pilsner and the Munich Dunkel.  I also sampled their Single Hop Seasonal pale ale.  The pilsner was very solid and straight to the style.  Crisp and clean with some sulfur notes and a slight hint of corn. My favorite of the three had to have been the Dunkel though.  I adore a dark lager, and theirs was fantastic!  Deep, rich, and sticky with notes of molasses, coffee, and dark toasted malt, I was in dunkel heaven!

Take yourself to a fun and different brewery while you explore your way through Asheville's beer houses.  Lagers sometimes get a bad rap thanks to atrocious mass-produced American-style macro lagers, but head out to Brevard and allow Brevard Brewing Company to change your mind.  You might even get the chance to see one of the town's famous white squirrels!

Check out more about Brevard Brewing Company at their website - www.brevard-brewing.com/