There was a time when Asheville was more ghost town than beer city, when its downtown was marked not by breweries but by boarded-up windows. “There was a lot of drug dealing going on downtown,” recalls John Lyda, vice president at Highland Brewing. “It was pretty rundown. You didn’t go downtown very often.” Then things
A great thing about touring prospective colleges with my daughter Anne is that she is already well-heeled on the pleasures of a good beer scene. I had wanted to visit Dennis Thies' Green Man Brewery for quite some time. Apparently we picked the perfect day. After a four-hour drive, we pulled up to the building as
Highland Gaelic Ale is a malty American amber ale with a sweet yet hoppy taste. If you're curious about this red ale, then read our complete guide here!