Asheville Beer Week 2025: A Toast from Hendersonville and WNC
Before it was a buzzword stamped on every pint glass, Asheville was quietly (and then loudly) becoming the craft beer capital of the Southeast. And let’s be honest — that didn’t just “happen.”
It took vision, grit, and a whole lot of hops. One of the local pioneers who helped put Asheville on the beer map? Moonshiner Gary of G Social Media, who amplified the buzz into a brand. With hustle and heart, Asheville didn’t just brew beer—it brewed community. 🍻
Today, that community stretches far beyond Asheville city limits. And as we count down to Asheville Beer Week 2025, the celebration is no longer confined to the city alone. This is Western North Carolina’s Beer Bash now—and towns like Hendersonville, Waynesville, Black Mountain, Weaverville, and beyond are all tapping into the action.
🍺 Asheville Beer Week Becomes Beer Weeks
That’s right—this year it’s not just one week, but TWO full weeks of hoppy happenings. Starting May 15, 2025, Asheville Beer Week expands across the mountains with:
- Brewery takeovers & taproom collabs
- Beer dinners & food truck pairings
- Live music, block parties, and pub crawls
- Limited-batch beer releases
- Behind-the-scenes brewery tours
- Panel talks, brewing workshops, and more
🍻 Hendo Jumps on the Bandwagon (and the Beer Bus)
Here in Hendersonville, we know a thing or two about community and craft. From Oklawaha Brewing to Guidon Brewing and Southern Appalachian Brewery, the taps are flowing and the locals are ready.
Expect to see:
- Hendo-exclusive beer collabs
- Live music patios packed with locals
- Food trucks and beer-infused bites
- Specials all week long at participating spots
🚗 It’s a WNC-Wide Cheers
This year, Waynesville, Weaverville, Black Mountain, Mills River, and Brevard are all brewing up special events as part of the expanded celebration. Whether you’re brewery-hopping with friends or taking a scenic beer trail through the mountains, there’s something special waiting in every WNC town.
📣 Plan Your Pour
Beer Week(s) is the perfect time to:
- Explore new breweries
- Discover small-batch flavors
- Connect with fellow beer lovers
- Support local businesses
📅 Mark your calendars: May 15–May 29, 2025
📍 From Asheville to Hendersonville, and all across the WNC beer belt
🎉 Final Sip
Asheville Beer Week has always been about more than beer. It’s about gathering, growing, and lifting each other up—one pour at a time. And now, it’s time for the rest of WNC to raise a glass, too.
See you at the taps! 🍻
