Highland Brewing Company

Regional Brewery in Asheville, North Carolina, United States 🇺🇸
Associated with 2 Venues

Established in 1994

Contact
12 Old Charlotte Hwy, #200, Asheville, NC, 28803, United States
+1(828) 299-3370
info@highlandbrewing.com
Description
Highland Brewing was founded in 1994 by retired engineer and entrepreneur Oscar Wong, establishing it as the pioneer of Asheville, NC’s 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. Highland is the largest independent family-owned brewery born in the Southeast, with 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. Since 2015, the company has been led by Wong’s daughter, Leah Wong Ashburn, and has 50 full-time employees.
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Dogbrick
Dogbrick (24492) reviewed
Oatmeal Porter from Highland Brewing Company
23 years ago
7.9/10 — Appearance 10 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Acquired via trade. My favorite of the Highland brews (so far). Pours a very dark brown with a medium and pretty tan head. Little lacing. Aroma of coffee, chocolate and nuts. Medium bodied with a nice roasty blend of chocolate and espresso (which would be a mocha I guess). Finish is a little nutty and a little hoppy. Pretty good.
Tried on 25 Mar 2003 at 10:25
Dogbrick
Dogbrick (24492) reviewed
Gaelic Ale from Highland Brewing Company
23 years ago
7.2/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 8
Acquired via trade. This was pretty good, deserving of this brewery's "flagship beer" status. Pours a deep amber color with a medium and foamy light tan head. Aroma of malt and caramel. Medium-bodied with an assertive malt flavor and a touch of hops. Finish is sweet but not overly so. Not bad at all.
Tried on 23 Mar 2003 at 22:25
Dogbrick
Dogbrick (24492) reviewed
St. Tereses Pale Ale from Highland Brewing Company
23 years ago
6.1/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Acquired via trade. Pours a dark gold color with a medium off-white head. Aroma is pleasantly hoppy. However the hops are more timid in the flavor, and the malt rounds it down even more making for a rather subdued beer. Finish is dry and crisp. Just okay.
Tried on 23 Mar 2003 at 00:01
jgb9348
jgb9348 (12421) reviewed
Kashmir IPA from Highland Brewing Company
23 years ago
6.5/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Nice colour, but a little light for a normal IPA. Good smell, not too strong of hoppy notes, but seems somewhat balanced. Great hoppy taste, pretty good compared to other IPAs, but not the best!
Tried on 11 Mar 2003 at 11:11
jgb9348
jgb9348 (12421) reviewed
Gaelic Ale from Highland Brewing Company
23 years ago
6.5/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6
Good overall beer, I don't remember too much from the tasting...but good overall, nothing to complain about immediately!
Tried on 11 Mar 2003 at 06:46
jgb9348
jgb9348 (12421) reviewed
Oatmeal Porter from Highland Brewing Company
23 years ago
7.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Nice colour, and a fantastic smell. Great overall flavour, lasting long in the mouth!
Tried on 11 Mar 2003 at 06:27
Oakes
Oakes (34517) reviewed
Oatmeal Porter from Highland Brewing Company
23 years ago
7.4/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Very dark burgundy; thin but creamy-looking head; fruity aroma (cherry, raisin) w/ touch of roast. The oatmeal is immediately evident in the creamy body, though a soft carbonation also contributes. Oaty, fruity (cherry), lightly roasty flavour. Fairly sweet, a little bit fatty in the finish (typical oatmeal characteristic). Very drinkable - a cross between an old-school porter and an oatmeal stout.
Tried on 23 Oct 2002 at 20:09