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Craft Brewery & Taproom · Asheville, NC
A family-owned taproom on Merrimon Ave with 16 rotating taps — always dog friendly, always poured right.
On Tap Now
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Current Pour List
Updated weekly — always fresh, always local.
Citrus-forward West Coast IPA with a dry, resinous finish.
Hazy, easy-drinking wheat with notes of lemon and coriander.
Rich dark roast with hints of chocolate and a silky mouthfeel.
Crisp and approachable — the perfect trail beer.
Pillowy mouthfeel, tropical fruit, low bitterness.
Clean, cold-fermented lager. The house standard.
Taproom Events
Every Friday
Local Asheville musicians perform from 7–10 PM every Friday. No cover. Rotating artists ranging from Americana to bluegrass to jazz.
WeeklyEvery Tuesday
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
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.
MonthlyOur space, our beers, our community
What Guests Say
“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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Blog
Beer guides, food pairings, and stories from behind the bar at Ridgemont
You don’t need a cicerone certification to notice what makes a craft beer interesting. You just need to slow down and pay attention to a few specific things. Here’s the approach we use when evaluating new batches.
Read MoreEvery beer publication puts Asheville on its list. But the city’s beer scene is more interesting and less uniform than the listicles suggest. Here’s what actually makes it special from someone who has been brewing here since 2016.
Read MoreThe IPA category has exploded into so many substyles that ordering one without a menu description is basically guessing. Here’s a plain-language guide to the major IPA types and what actually differentiates them.
Read MoreOpen Wednesday through Sunday. Dog-friendly patio. Live music every Friday. Good people, always.
