French Broad River Brewing

Stopped in for a quick pint while we we're staying in Asheville. Taproom itself is very small, but it is practically in the brewery floor. So you get a great up close look at the brewery in operation. They were canning the Kolsch while I was there. Service was excellent. Bartender let me get two 1/2 pints so I could try a couple different brews. The appeared to be some seating outside, but it was pouring when I was there, so I am not sure how that was. It would certainly help expand the room. Worth checking out.

 

This place was a nice late-night escape from downtown Asheville, especially with the top notch pizza food truck hitting the spot. While the selection was meager the beer was good and being able to relax in a nice lounge chair and kicking up my feet to relax. Other than that the service was prompt and nice (place wasn't really populated) and I think this place is worth checking out since it's right next to another brewery and a good change of pace.

 

 

 

As bare bones as a taproom can get. You're basically brewing along with them. Just a few bar seats and a table or two. The service was great and I loved the tiny taproom. The selection and quality were a little lacking, especially in a beer haven like Asheville.

 

 

Easy drive from the downtown area. This building is more about brewing operations than a brewpub, as there was only a few tables and a small bar here in the corner of what I would call an afterthought. Most folks were sitting outside. There was brewing going on several workers running around in the brewing area. Enjoyed a Kolsch, Irish Stout, and ESB here. Definitely a must stop as this is part of the history of Asheville brewing culture.

 

 

 

Very bare-bones, and while the smoking area was technically outside, the smoke billowed inward to the indoor seating area

 

 

 

 

 

 

During my recent trip to Asheville, I hooked up with the Asheville Brews Cruise and this was the second stop. The tasting room was basically a corner of the brewery; there is a small bar with a smattering of tables and chairs. Adjacent to the rest room is a cooler from which one can purchase French Broad bombers. I went for the Wee Heavier.

A great brewery with some excellent brews.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have friends that just gush over this place, so I've been here a bunch of times, but I think it is just ok. Very basic taproom with minimal lights, decorating, and pretty much everything. The beer is mostly watery but I do appreciate a variety of styles, though hops has slowly taken over through the times I have visited. Service has often been high, but at the very least slow

 

 

 

 

 

I thought I was way too far from any good breweries in Asheville when I found that I was only 3/10 of a mile from this place on BA. Loved the atmosphere, picnic tables and friendly dogs. Had a pretzel while enjoying a 13 Rebels ESB and a Rye Hopper rye pale ale. I would def like to try a wee heavy Scotch ale, have to wait til next time. This is the perfect size brewery in my humble, meaningless opinion. It had a great down homey feel with folks stopping in after work for a brew. Both beers were delicious by the way.

 

 

 

 

Monday's are $3 pint days. Wednesday have $7 growler re-fills. Live music Thur, Fri, Sat. Open before many tasting rooms (1 PM), and were one of the first to open on Sunday.

Sunday special is a case of bombers for $33 (2.75/each)

Tourists, dogs, and kids welcome.

For the locals/regulars, we consider this our "Cheers", where everyone knows your name. It is also the second brewery to open in Asheville, following Highland Brewing.