Highland Brewing Company
Highland Brewing was founded in 1994 by retired engineer and entrepreneur Oscar Wong, establishing it as the pioneer of Asheville, NC’s now booming craft beer industry. With a portfolio that is equal parts established and inventive, Highland is known for consistently excellent beer. Proudly regional, Highland is distributed in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, and Kentucky. Annual production around 46,000 barrels makes Highland is the largest independent family-owned brewery born in the Southeast and it has the third largest solar array in an American craft brewery. The brewery is in a rehabilitated manufacturing facility on a hilltop, affording space for thousands of visitors to enjoy limited release beers, tours, and live music. In addition, the event center and rooftop can be reserved for private events. Today, the company is led by Wong’s daughter, Leah Wong Ashburn, and has 50 full-time employees.
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Highland 20th Anniversary Kiel Pilsner
German Pils5.0% ABV30 IBU
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
Highland 20th Anniversary Scotch Ale
Scottish Heavy8.0% ABV25 IBU
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
Highland 20th Anniversary Weizenbock
Weizenbock7.1% ABV
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
wenty years ago, Highland opened its doors in a town otherwise bereft of breweries. Our name anchors us here – “Highland” honors Asheville’s Scots Irish heritage. In a final salute to our 20th anniversary, we present the 20th beer in the series: our limited edition, 20th Anniversary Weizenbock. Pause to take in the aromas of clove and banana. Wheat, barley, and chocolate rye create complex malt flavors, accented by a hint of spiciness. "Just a wee bit different," our rendition of this lesser-known style is approachable and beautifully suited to the season.
Highland Avl IPA
American IPA6.5% ABV65 IBU
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
American Chinook, Citra, and Centennial hops from the Pacific Northwest shine in our West Coast style IPA.
Highland Barrel-Aged Chocolate Bon Bon Stout
Imperial Stout9.8% ABV
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
Highland Beer Goddess Breakfast
Blonde Ale6.4% ABV
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
Sunset orange in color with a lacy, off-white head, this dry brew leads with a soft, mellow coffee aroma. Bready and balanced, with notes of creamy vanilla. Crisp, bitter finish with hints of chocolate and coffee on the linger.
Highland Belmont Abbey Dubbel
Belgian Dubbel7.4% ABV16 IBU
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
Brewed with Trappist Ale yeast, this Belgian Dubbel presents spicy phenols, bubble gum, and caramelized banana aroma and flavor
Highland Belmont Abbey Stout
American Stout5.9% ABV
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
Nearly opaque, the brew is black as coffee with rusty red highlights and a mocha head. Roasted coffee beans shine on the nose, complimenting hints of milky sweetness, cinnamon and cacao that accent this malty stout. Coffee and chocolate linger.
Highland Big Briar Tart Raspberry Ale
Fruit Beer5.4% ABV15 IBU
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
Fresh pureed raspberries headline this approachably tart beer. Pairing berries with lemon candy notes of El Dorado hops creates an unapologetically nuanced brew, coral in color, with compelling fruit aromatics.
Highland Bitter
Best Bitter4.0% ABV
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
This classic English Bitter is a refreshing session beer meticulously hand crafted with a unique Highland twist. Brewed with 100% organic grains, using English Golding hops for bittering and dry hopped with British Challenger for aromatics, this beer finishes crisp and clean. It is a refreshing seasonal experience.
Highland Black Forest Pilsner
German Pils5.5% ABV35 IBU
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
A German-style bier created by Highland Brewing Co. and Lowes Foods. Deep golden color, flora, bready nose. Dry-hopped with Bavarian hops.
Highland Black Mocha Stout
American Stout5.0% ABV25 IBU
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
Highland’s most robust beer, having a very malty body with a large, roasted chocolate flavor, all achieved solely through the use of special roasted barley grains. It is black in color with a very clean finish and moderate hop flavor.
Highland Black Mocha W/ Vanilla Beans, Chipotle Peppers, Cinnamon, And Nicaraguan Cocoa Nibs
American Stout5.6% ABV
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
Black Mocha Stout with Madagascar Bourbon vanilla beans, dried chipotle peppers, whole cinnamon sticks and Nicaraguan Cocoa Nibs from the French Broad Chocolate Lounge.
Highland Black Watch
Imperial Stout8.0% ABV45 IBU
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
More than 100 pounds of cacao nibs create a rich, high-gravity ale reminiscent of brownie batter and marshmallows.
Highland Black Watch Double Chocolate Milk Stout
Sweet Stout8.0% ABV45 IBU
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
The name pays tribute to Scotland’s historic military regiment known as The Black Watch. With their dark tartan and mission to keep watch over the Highlands, Highland salutes these warriors with a dark mahogany colored brew that pours silky smooth. Black Watch Double Chocolate Milk Stout combines more than 100 pounds of cacao nibs with five malts, roasted barley, and flaked oats to create a rich, high-gravity ale reminiscent of brownie batter and marshmallows with an aromatic nose and a lingerin
Highland Brewer's Blend
American Stout8.5% ABV
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
A 75% Gaelic and 25% Black Mocha Stout blend aged for six months in Four Roses Bourbon barrels. Boozy and malty, notes of rye, bourbon and oak waft on the nose. Burnt orange in color with layered notes of vanilla, caramel, sweet fruit and orange marmalade that lead to a bourbon-like.
Highland Cattail Peak Wheat
American Wheat Beer4.7% ABV
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
An invigorating wheat beer with 100% organic grains, a hint of rye and the tang and hue of organic hibiscus, this refreshing brew is as cool as the breeze that blows down from Mount Mitchell to Cattail Peak. Enjoy this delicious creation when the hottest summer day demands the best of the Blue Ridge.
Highland Chocolate Hazelnut Cold Mountain
Winter Seasonal Beer5.9% ABV
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
Highland Clawhammer
Märzen5.0% ABV25 IBU
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
Clawhammer Oktoberfest is a lightly colored, but toasty, rich and full bodied Marzen style lager, brewed with traditional German malt and the finest noble hops. A spicy hop finish and aroma balance out the abundance of malt flavor. Clawhammer means pure high-country enjoyment!
Highland Clawhammer Oktoberfest
Märzen5.0% ABV25 IBU
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
Toasty, rich and full-bodied Marzen style lager, brewed with traditional German malt and the finest noble hops.
Highland Cold Mountain
Winter Seasonal Beer5.2% ABV28 IBU
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
A spiced winter seasonal complements all your holiday festivities. It is typically malty in body, lightly hopped, and rounded out with a delicious mix of spices that vary from year to year as we search for the best vanilla, hazelnut and other flavors.
Highland Cold Mountain Winter Ale
Winter Seasonal Beer5.8% ABV28 IBU
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
Our ever-changing spiced winter seasonal. A tasty brew that complements all your holiday festivities. It is typically malty in body, lightly hopped, and rounded out with spices that we vary from year to year.
Highland Daycation
American IPA4.9% ABV40 IBU
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
Sit back and relax or grab your pack and go - this IPA is up for anything. Lively and light-bodied, Daycation celebrates Mosaic®'s stone fruit and herbal notes, while El Dorado®, and Azacca®™ dry hop adds layers of bright citrus. Balanced by a varied malt profile, with enough bitterness to satisfy hop enthusiasts.
Highland Devils Britches IPA
American IPA6.0% ABV70 IBU
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
"Lordy, that’s as red as the devil’s britches," exclaimed a local rancher, awed by the vibrant canopy ablaze on what is known today as Devil’s Britches trail. Highland Brewing Company commemorates the history of the Great Smoky Mountains and Devil’s Britches trail with a rich, red IPA. Ashburne Mild malt produces a toasted and biscuity flavor, and Extra Special malt renders an alluring red hue. Apollo hops provide aggressive bitterness(70 IBU), while dry-hopping with Calypso hops yields complex fruity and floral aromas with hints of pear and apple. This devilishly delicious ale is Highland’s twist on the great American IPA
Highland Early's Hoppy Wheat
American Wheat Beer5.5% ABV
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
A light bodied wheat beer with a golden haze. Hopped up with Simcoe, Amarillo and Mosaic hops from the Pacific Northwest, this beer bursts with bright tropical andpiney notes over wheat malts. An east, lower gravity beer that appeals to wheat beer fans and hop heads alike.
Highland Gaelic Ale
American Amber Ale5.5% ABV30 IBU
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
A deep amber colored American ale, featuring a rich malty body. Cascade and Willamette hops add a complex hop flavor and aroma. This ale is exceptionally balanced between malty sweetness and delicate hop bitterness.
Highland Gaelic Ale W/ Citra And Orange Peel
American Amber Ale5.8% ABV30 IBU
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
Highland Hawaiian Lounge Juice
Double IPA8.0% ABV65 IBU
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
Passionfruit, mango, and tropical hop aromas make for paradise in a glass.
Highland IPA
American IPA7.0% ABV70 IBU
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
A statement from Appalachia. American Chinook, Citra, and Centennial hops from the Pacific Northwest shine in our first West Coast style IPA. A sturdy malt bill frames hints of tropical fruit, lemon rind, grapefruit and dank hops notes. Brilliant and golden in color. expect a dry, resiny, citrusy finish.
Highland Imperium
Russian Imperial Stout8.0% ABV50 IBU
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
The dark complexity of a Russian Imperial Stout made more irresistible with the addition of vanilla beans, toasted coconut & Octane® coffee.
Highland Kashmir IPA
American IPA5.6% ABV60 IBU
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
A brilliant, dry pale ale with an aggressive hop character balanced with a smooth finish. A bold beer best consumed with a stiff upper lip.
Highland King Macalpin Double IPA
Double IPA10.0% ABV90 IBU
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
This beer is double dry-hopped and packed with 5.5 pounds of Chinook, Amarillo, Simcoe, and Centennial hops per barrel. Bright and layered, it hints of pineapple, orange, grapefruit and lemon peel. Then it finishes with a resiny, piney, dry bitterness, balanced by a citrus hop punch.
Highland Kinsman Black Mocha Stout W/ Cherries & Oak Chips
American Stout5.0% ABV
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
Highland Kinsman Project: Black Mocha Stout W/ Cacao Nibs, Cinnamon & Chipotle Peppers
American Stout5.6% ABV
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
Black Mocha Stout with Madagascar Bourbon vanilla beans, dried chipotle peppers, whole cinnamon sticks and Nicaraguan Cocoa Nibs from the French Broad Chocolate Lounge
Highland Kinsmen Gaelic
American Amber Ale5.8% ABV
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
Hazy, reddish copper with a bright and lively citrus punch from the addition of orange peel and Citra hops. Exceptionally balanced, Gaelic's malty middle is complemented by tropical mango hop presence and a clean, citric bitter linger.
Highland Little Hump W/ Orange And Vanilla
American Pale Ale4.5% ABV
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
Highland Lost Cove American Pale Ale
American Pale Ale4.5% ABV20 IBU
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
This aromatic American Pale Ale is a session beer meticulously handcrafted with a unique Highland twist. Discover the secrets of Lost Cove in a summery American pale ale inspired by the spirit of Appalachia's past. Delicate Pilsner malt blends with Cascade Hops for a hop-forward, cold-fermented ale with a citrusy aroma and crisp, clean finish.
Highland Lost Cove Kolsch
Kölsch4.5% ABV
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
Warm days and summer adventures beckon for this crisp, dry, and refreshing German-style Kolsch. Bready, elegant malts and floral hops shine in this easy-sipping brew.
Highland Mandarina IPA
American IPA5.0% ABV35 IBU
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
An adventure-loving and aromatic citrus IPA. Brewed with nuanced German Mandarina Bavaria and Hull Melon hops.
Highland Missing Pieces New England DIPA
American IPA8.2% ABV53 IBU
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
Highland Mosaic Rye IPL
India Pale Lager8.0% ABV
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
Three pounds of Mosaic hops per barrel deliver huge citrusy notes to complement hints of tangerine and pepper from Australian Ella hops. North Carolina-grown rye from Riverbend Malt rounds out the spicy malt character. Think hop candy with a clean, piney-nuanced and sticky finish.
Highland Nutz & Voltz Coconut Coffee Porter
American Porter5.8% ABV30 IBU
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
Highland Oatmeal Porter
American Porter5.8% ABV35 IBU
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
A unique Highland creation, this robust beer is black in color, very malty with hints of chocolate-roasted flavor and a well balanced hop character.
Highland Pilsner
German Pils5.5% ABV35 IBU
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
A finely nuanced pilsner features German Hallertau Blanc hops and three other Hallertau region varietals. Saphir, Perle, and Hersbrucker hops add notes of stone fruit, pepper, and lush grass to the German pilsner malt body. Cold fermented with lager yeast for a crisp, dry finish.
Highland Pow!
Triple IPA10.5% ABV90 IBU
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
Holy triple IPA! POW! punches you with intense aromatics in this explosive IPA.
Highland Radical Departure
American IPA6.7% ABV47 IBU
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
This IPA draws you in with a stunning aroma of ripe melon. Light-bodied, juicy and slightly bitter, treat your taste buds to a Radical Departure.
Highland Rustic IPA Collab With Sierra Nevada
American IPA5.8% ABV
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
Highland Saw-Whet Saison With Key Lime
Saison6.0% ABV
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
We infused our Saison with key limes to transform this spicy, complex farmhouse ale into a bright, citrus-lime quencher with an exceptionally dry finish.
Highland Saw-Whet Saison with Key Lime
Saison5.5% ABV
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
We infused our Saison with key limes to transform this spicy, complex farmhouse ale into a bright, citrus-lime quencher with an exceptionall
Highland Seven Sisters Abbey Style Ale
Belgian Dubbel6.5% ABV
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
This Abbey Style Dubbel Ale earns its appellation by being brewed with double the normal grain bill and the addition of Belgian dark candi sugar. Fermenting with Trappist yeast creates dark fruit esters. Pilsen, Pale, Extra Special and Chocolate malts evoke classic Belgian Ale sweet aromas with a hint of nuttiness. Use of Hallertau Hersbrucker and German Select hops enhance authenticity and provide a restrained bittering of 20 IBUs and a slight spicy aroma.
Highland Slow Crush
Fruit and Spice Beer5.0% ABV20 IBU
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
Crisp tartness and a blend of spirited botanicals make this beer a libation for any occasion.
Highland Southern Nouveau Series BonBon Stout With Earl Grey Tea
Imperial Stout9.1% ABV
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
Highland St. Terese's Pale Ale
American Pale Ale5.2% ABV24 IBU
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
A golden pale having a slightly malty body balanced by an assertive American hop flavor. This pale ale displays a delicate hop nose due to the process of dry hopping. A crisp and refreshing beer perfect for any occasion. Our most aromatically hopped beer, St Terese’s was designed for easy drinking. After the beer is finished fermenting, it is dry hopped which entails adding hops for several days to impart an aromatic hop nose to the beer. When quaffed, the beer finishes cleanly with almost no residual hop bitterness and is a particular delight with most subtly flavored foods. This beer was named after the patron saint of headaches in consideration of all beer lovers who may occasionally be over served.
Highland Starchaser White
American Wheat Beer4.8% ABV
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
An easy-drinking, Belgian-inspired white ale brewed with coriander, candied ginger, and grapefruit peel.
Highland Stargazer
Witbier4.8% ABV25 IBU
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
Grapefruit peel, ginger and coriander add a summer glow to this deftly layered white ale.
Highland Tasgall Ale
Wee Heavy8.0% ABV
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
Our Scotch-style ale, named from Norse mythology, combines the heritage and tartan of our brew team. The roasted barley and chocolate malt lend a bold flavor to this delicious dark beer. Its increased hop level is a modest departure from a true Scotch-style ale. We hope you agree this is a beer worthy of the name Tasgall, "Cauldron of the Gods."
Highland The Shining Rock Lager
6.0% ABV
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
This shining example of our spring seasonal has a complex malty body which is enhanced with traditional spicy noble hops. This Bock is a medium body lager with a smooth, crisp finish. A creamy head tops this fine Bock with the usual Highland twist on style.
Highland Thunderstruck Coffee Porter
American Porter5.8% ABV26 IBU
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
This robust porter has a full body with some hints of chocolate from the Chocolate Malt and Midnight Wheat. The mild hop aroma showcases the roasted flavors and subtle fruit and spice notes of the artisan fair-trade, organic coffee, roasted in the neighboring town of Black Mountain at Dynamite Roasting Company.
Highland Triple Option
Belgian Tripel8.4% ABV
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
Golden in color, with aromas of pink bubble gum, this is an approachable tripel with a clear, mid-palate sweetness and a slightly tart, dry finish.
Highland Turbid Affair
American IPA6.5% ABV
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
Turbid. So turbid you can't see through it. Pineapple in aroma and flavor, with mild spice. Two primary fermentation dry hops deliver big hop flavor and pleasant bitterness.
Highland Waka Waka Pale Ale
American Pale Ale6.4% ABV90 IBU
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
Enticing pineapple and citrus notes of Azaaca hops are the highlight of this medium-bodied pale ale.
Highland Wanderlush IPA
American IPA5.6% ABV
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC
Lush with notes of lemon and melon, this hazy, mellow IPA is the perfect companion for summer wanderings
Highland Whiskey Barrel Aged St. Therese
American Pale Ale5.0% ABV40 IBU
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, NC