Best breweries & distilleries in North Carolina
North Carolina pours well — we’ve mapped 10 of its most trip-worthy breweries, wineries. Pick your pour, then build the trip around it.
a star of Asheville, "Beer City USA," famous for sours at its Funkatorium.
Asheville’s original craft brewery, with a rooftop taproom.
an artful South Slope brewery with a devoted following.
a laid-back River Arts District beer garden by the French Broad.
the grand East Coast campus of the California icon, near Asheville.
a Piedmont anchor known for its cult Sexual Chocolate stout release.
Charlotte’s flagship, home of the award-winning Hop Drop ’n Roll IPA.
German-style beers and a huge biergarten in Charlotte.
a farmhouse-ale destination in the Blue Ridge foothills.
North Carolina’s first AVA, a quiet foothills wine country.
Tasting-room hours and tour availability change — check ahead and reserve where needed. Please enjoy responsibly and always have a sober driver.
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