Highland Brewing Company

Highland Brewing Company

Website
https://highlandbrewing.com/
Phone
(828) 299-3370
Location
Asheville, NC
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Founded
1994
BREWERY TYPE
Production - Regional
Address
12 Old Charlotte Hwy, Ste 200
Asheville, NC 28803 United States
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Overview
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.
ANNUAL PRODUCTION
2017 -- 46,000 bbls (Estimate)
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Oscar Wong Honored with NC Governor’s Award and Bronze Plaque

Oscar Wong Honored with NC Governor’s Award and Bronze Plaque

Highland Brewing’s founder, Oscar Wong was awarded the Order of The Long Leaf Pine. It is the highest honor granted by the governor of North Carolina to individuals who have shown extraordinary service to the state. 

Highland Brewing Adds High Pines Imperial IPA to Year-Round Lineup

Highland Brewing Adds High Pines Imperial IPA to Year-Round Lineup

North Carolina’s largest native brewer is announcing the release of High Pines IPA – an imperial IPA brewed with Mosaic, Simcoe, Centennial, and Comet hops – as the latest addition to its year-round lineup. Named with the forest and fresh scent of mountain pine in mind, the new beer will be distributed across Highland’s Southeastern distribution footprint in 12-ounce cans this February. 

Highland Brewing Adds Rising Haze IPA to Year-Round Lineup

Highland Brewing Adds Rising Haze IPA to Year-Round Lineup

North Carolina’s largest native brewer is announcing the release of Rising Haze IPA — a hazy IPA brewed with Citra, Mosaic and Galaxy hops — as the latest addition to its year-round lineup.

Highland Brewing Announces Return to Downtown Asheville with Second Location

Highland Brewing Announces Return to Downtown Asheville with Second Location

Highland Brewing Company is returning to downtown Asheville where the brewery’s story began 25 years ago. This second taproom represents a special homecoming as Highland joins Ellington Realty Group and four-time James Beard Award-nominee Chef Meherwan Irani to revive an Asheville Art Deco treasure in the historic S&W Cafeteria building at 56 Patton Avenue.

Highland Brewing Company Releases Starchaser White

Highland Brewing Company Releases Starchaser White

Highland Brewing Company is happy to announce the release of Starchaser White, the latest addition to the company’s year-round line-up. Originally released earlier this year as a summer seasonal, this Belgian-inspired white ale is brewed with coriander, candied ginger, and grapefruit peel.

Hi-Wire Brewing Collaborates with Highland Brewing

Hi-Wire Brewing Collaborates with Highland Brewing

Two of Asheville, North Carolina’s most beloved breweries are teaming up! Highland Brewing Company and Hi-Wire Brewing have joined forces to create Plum Nectar, a dry-hopped Berliner Weisse with plums. Tart and refreshing, Plum Nectar blends aromatic citrus and tropical fruit notes from Azacca hops with the juicy and sweet character of 17 pounds of plums per barrel.


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