Craft Brewery & Taproom · Asheville, NC
Craft beer. Mountain town character.
Ridgemont Brewing Co. is a family-owned craft taproom on Merrimon Ave. We brew 16 rotating taps of IPAs, stouts, lagers, and seasonals — and we’re dog friendly, live-music friendly, and always poured properly.
On Tap Now
Beer with intention.
We brew 16 taps of rotating craft beer, with a core lineup of year-round staples and a seasonal rotation that follows the Appalachian calendar. Every batch is brewed on-site in our 7-barrel system.
West Coast IPA
Ridgeline IPA
6.8% ABV
Our flagship IPA — resinous and dry-hopped with Citra and Mosaic. Bright citrus and tropical fruit on the nose, clean bitter finish. Always on tap.
American Stout
Black Bear Stout
7.2% ABV
Roasted barley, dark chocolate, and a hint of espresso. Full-bodied without being heavy. Built for the mountains and anyone who orders dessert first.
German-Style Lager
Merrimon Lager
4.6% ABV
Clean, crisp, and easy-drinking. Cold-lagered for 6 weeks. The beer for people who say they don't like beer. Our biggest-selling pint by a wide margin.
Bavarian Hefeweizen
Weaverville Wheat
5.1% ABV
Classic German hefeweizen with natural banana and clove esters from our Weihenstephan yeast strain. Unfiltered, hazy, and served the traditional way — no lemon.
Seasonal Sour — Peach Gose
Gose the Mountain
4.4% ABV
A tart, lightly salted gose brewed with NC peaches during summer. Pink, refreshing, and slightly sour — our most Instagram'd pint by a considerable margin. Seasonal availability.
Czech-Style Pilsner
Appalachian Pils
5.0% ABV
Soft, malt-forward Czech pilsner with Saaz hops. Decoction-mashed for that authentic malt depth. For the traditionalists who appreciate what a real pilsner is supposed to taste like.
Taproom Events
There’s always something going on.
Every Friday
Live Music Night
Local Asheville musicians perform from 7–10 PM every Friday. No cover. Rotating artists ranging from Americana to bluegrass to jazz.
WeeklyEvery Tuesday
Trivia Night
Hosted trivia from 7–9 PM. Teams of up to 6. Top three teams win Ridgemont gift cards. Reserve your table in advance — it fills up fast.
WeeklyFirst Saturday Monthly
Seasonal Beer Release
The first Saturday of each month we tap something new. Beer release begins at noon — get here early. We announce the release on our Instagram the week before.
MonthlyWhat Guests Say
Worth the trip.
“Ridgemont has become our go-to in Asheville. The Ridgeline IPA is legitimately one of the best West Coast IPAs I’ve had on the East Coast — and I say that as someone who spent three years living in Portland. Come for the beer, stay because the vibe is exactly right.”
“We used the taproom for a private event — my wife’s 40th birthday. The staff were incredible, the private menu they put together was perfect, and we got to do a 15-minute behind-the-scenes brewery tour that our guests are still talking about months later. Couldn’t recommend it more.”
“The Merrimon Lager is my beer. I don’t drink beer. My husband kept ordering it for me and now I get embarrassed at bars because I know exactly how it’s supposed to taste and nothing measures up. Thanks a lot, Ridgemont.”
Good Questions
Plan your visit right.
Are you dog friendly?
Yes — the taproom has a fenced dog-friendly patio. Well-behaved dogs are welcome outdoors. We keep a water bowl by the side gate and the staff are embarrassingly enthusiastic about meeting your dog. Well-behaved dogs welcome indoors at the bar during off-peak hours — use your discretion.
Do you serve food?
We don't have a kitchen, but we partner with several local food trucks that park outside on Friday and Saturday evenings. We also welcome outside food — there's a good pizza place around the corner that delivers, and a taco truck that parks outside most weekend afternoons. Check our Instagram for the current food truck schedule.
Can I book the taproom for a private event?
Yes — we offer partial and full taproom buyouts for private events (birthdays, corporate events, rehearsal dinners, whatever). Private events can include a custom tap selection, behind-the-scenes brewery tour, and branded pint glass keepsakes. Contact us for pricing and availability. We recommend booking at least 6 weeks in advance for weekend dates.
Can I take beer to go?
Yes. We offer crowler fills (32 oz sealed aluminum cans) from any tap for $8–14 depending on the beer. We also carry a selection of four-pack cans to go from our core lineup. Crowlers are filled on-demand and best consumed within 3–5 days. We cannot ship beer — North Carolina law prohibits direct-to-consumer alcohol shipping.
Come have a pint.
Open Wednesday through Sunday. Dog-friendly patio. Live music every Friday. Good people, always.