Every year, Lunar New Year in Asheville means something special at Highland Brewing. What started in 2020 as a passion project between bi-coastal brewers has grown into one of the most anticipated cultural beer releases and community events in Western North Carolina. ...
Highland is proud to have partnered with Honey For Good (formerly the Center for Honeybee Research) once again to host Asheville HoneyFest 2026 this June. For the second year in a row, this vibrant, community-driven event brought together thousands of visitors to...
When the temperatures drop in Western North Carolina, one thing is certain: Cold Mountain Season has arrived. Since its debut in 1996, Highland Brewing’s Cold Mountain Winter Ale has grown from a small-batch seasonal into a regional phenomenon, drawing thousands of...
When craft beer meets culinary artistry, something special happens. That’s exactly what we’ve created through our Lunar New Year collaboration events with Asheville chef J Chong. Paired with our annual Lucky Envelope collaboration beers, these events showcase bold...
In today's "Meet the Team" interview, we're delving into the extraordinary world of craft beer & music. Meet Matt Smith, the multi-talented bartender and musician who not only serves up delightful brews but also strikes a chord with the community through his...
How Asheville’s Original Craft Brewery became the best spot for volleyball in Asheville. How I fell in love with sand volleyball Me, circa 1995-2010: Running around for hours in sweltering summer heat, there’s no shade, and I can’t drink enough water to stay...
Highland is excited to celebrate Lunar New Year (1/22) and kick off the Year of the Rabbit with our fourth annual collaboration with Seattle-based Lucky Envelope Brewing Company on the weekend of January 21-22. The collaboration brew, Water Rabbit, is a West...