Asheville

[MDixon]

Back to the top, now Oskar Blues is opening up a shop in NC near Asheville (Brevard).
http://www.timescall.com/business/local-business/ci_20522765/longmont-based-oskar-blues-offer-limited-run-beer?source=most_emailed

So let's recap - first Sierra Nevada, then New Belgium, now Oskar Blues, any bets on who might be next?

[bluesman]

So let's recap - first Sierra Nevada, then New Belgium, now Oskar Blues, any bets on who might be next?

Now that's an awesome lineup. 

[MDixon]

Not to mention we already have 60 breweries in the state. It might be up to 62 now, I actually lose count.
http://mashbang.wordpress.com/2012/03/15/post-ptc-musings/

[MDixon]

Asheville ties with Grand Rapids for Beer City USA and is their fourth BCU title.
http://mashbang.wordpress.com/2012/05/15/is-a-tie-a-win/

[MDixon]

Not really about Asheville, but it does feature Oscar Wong of Highland.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/food/story/2012-05-26/craft-breweries/55203882/1

[bluesman]

Not really about Asheville, but it does feature Oscar Wong of Highland.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/food/story/2012-05-26/craft-breweries/55203882/1

I've heard a lot of good things about Highland...yet another reason to get down there soon. 

[hokerer]

Not really about Asheville, but it does feature Oscar Wong of Highland.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/food/story/2012-05-26/craft-breweries/55203882/1

I've heard a lot of good things about Highland...yet another reason to get down there soon. 

Just happen to be wearing my "Highland Brewing" polo shirt at work today

[majorvices]

The firkin festival I had mentioned earlier in this thread was held on the Highlands grounds. Place is like an old state park almost.

[MDixon]

Worth noting it hasn't always been that way. At one point you bascially entered in through a loading dock. They have really spruced the place up over the last few years.

[jeffy]

My wife and I took a long weekend for our anniversary and stayed in Asheville at the Downtown Inn and Suites.  This is a fairly old hotel, the people were friendly and the rooms were clean, but the best part is it is right downtown with free parking.  Less than a block away are Thirsty Monk and the Green Man pub.  Down the street is Asheville Brewing Co., then French Broad is a short walk from there.  I had the oyster stout at the Lobster Trap, brewed on the same kinda sabco system I have.
It's a nice beer town and they seem happy to have everything local for sale.  I'd go back.