Community

Thirst for Good Partners

We believe in creating a greater impact with a narrowed focus. We focus most of our beer and cash donations on 7 community partner organizations and maximize the impacts of our gifts for the benefit of our community in WNC.

Forest Stewardship

The North Carolina Arboretum connects people with plants across its 434-acre site in Pisgah National Forest. It offers educational programs, events, and exhibits, and leads in landscape design, natural resource stewardship, regional tourism, and climate-focused innovation.
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Animals in Need

Asheville Humane Society – We have a lot of animal lovers at Highland and the Asheville Humane Society has become a fantastic partner to make a difference in the lives of Asheville’s furriest folk. They go beyond a no-kill community to ensure that each animal has the quality of life they deserve – a life worth living. 

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Cultural Resources

The WNC Nature Center – The Western North Carolina Nature Center is our partner and our neighbor based just up the road from the brewery. The Nature Center is a 42-acre zoological park and one of the most popular parts of our local Asheville Parks and Recreation Department.

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People in need

Helpmate – We’ve partnered with Helpmate because we believe in and strive to maintain healthy relationships with alcohol and with each other. Helpmate supports people leaving situations of domestic violence as they start their journey towards hope, healing, and safety.

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Food disparity

MANNA FoodBank’s distribution warehouse is just around the corner from our brewery in East Asheville. We are a “full plate” donor who give our team time, cash donations, and donations of food and packaging supplies. 

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French Broad River Vitality

Riverlink is an eco-conscious organization dedicated to protecting the French Broad River and its watershed. Through initiatives in water quality, land conservation, education, and community resilience, Riverlink fosters environmental stewardship and strengthens local connections.
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Natural Resources

Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy – SAHC is our longest community partner relationship. For over 10 years, we have donated a portion of the proceeds from our seasonal release parties and taken fans and friends on hikes through the mountains they protect to celebrate each seasonal.

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