Some Quick Facts about Highland Brewing Quality beer – always Pioneers - First legal brewery in Asheville since Prohibition Largest native NC brewer We honor features of the Southern Appalachian landscape with seasonal beer names, a hike, and a fund-raising release party for each seasonal beer – all in partnership with the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Donations to over 100 charities annually 3rd largest craft brewing solar array in the US Sustainability Efforts Our largest effort was our solar array. Under peak conditions the system can create up to 324 kW DC - more power than we can use on sunny days. The expansive roof is now about half covered by panels and is in full view from the rooftop bar.