Appalachian Mountain Brewery – Mills River

Opened in June 2023, the Mills River Taproom is Appalachian Mountain Brewery's first location outside of Boone, NC, and is located near the entrance to Pisgah National Forest. Appalachian Mountain Brewery opened their original location in Boone in 2013 -- at the time, the only brewery there --  and quickly began winning awards for their brews. More recently, the began crafting their own hard ciders and hard sweet tea. Excited to join the burgeoning craft beer community found in Mills River, NC, AMB focuses on a sustainable brewing process, and donates spent grain used in the brewing process to local farms to be used for livestock feed. At their brand-new tasting room, you will find a 32-beer tap-list that showcases unique small-batch beers, ciders, seltzers, and a curated cocktail list, plus a food menu that showcases local ingredients and regional cuisine. The brewery plans to host a diverse range of year-round event programming community including live music, group runs and bike rides, and family-friendly events. Find the menu here!

• 3,000 sq-feet taproom and 4,000 sq-foot outdoor beer garden