Trailside Brewing: Craft, Community, and Adventure in Hendersonville

Meet David—part-owner and general manager of Trailside Brewing Co.—and Colleen, the brewery’s communications manager and events coordinator. Together, they help shape the welcoming spirit, strong sense of place, and packed calendar of events that define Trailside Brewing in Hendersonville, NC.

The brewery sits in the historic Lennox Station, a former hosiery mill built in 1913. Over the years, the space has seen many uses—from a box company to one of the original Lowe’s hardware stores—but its latest chapter is full of fresh energy.

“We really liked this space,” David says. “Some of the buildings we utilize were built in 1913… We like using something that’s already there and bringing new life to it.” That thoughtful reuse of space mirrors the spirit of Trailside: honoring the past while creating something new for people to enjoy today.

Trailside is part of a group of four sister breweries that work together to refine recipes, share ideas, and deliver exceptional beer. With multiple brewers on staff, each one brings their own expertise to the table.

“We pride ourselves on having really great beer,” David shares. “That was the only way we wanted to do this—not just to be a cool place to hang out, but to offer some of the best beer you can find in Western North Carolina.” That philosophy extends beyond the brews themselves—the team also serves cocktails made with just as much care. “We sent many of our staff off to bartending school,” he adds. “And they came back with an amazing selection of specialty drinks.”

Creating a warm, welcoming space is at the heart of what Trailside does. “We wanted to create a space for people to hang out, have a great beer, share stories, enjoy the outdoors, and just have a place where they’re always welcome,” David says.

Much of that hospitality starts with the staff. “They are customer service oriented,” he continues. “They know the customers’ names, they know what beer they’re going to have when they walk in… They work hard, they love beer, and they love providing a great experience.”

Trailside’s flexible event space also opens the door to all kinds of gatherings, from weddings to nonprofit meetings to casual community hangouts.

Positioned beside the Ecusta Trail, opening July 18, Trailside has become a natural gathering spot for outdoor enthusiasts. “Trailside is an adventure hub,” says Colleen, the brewery’s communications manager and events coordinator. “We have a Blue Ridge Bicycle Club that meets Tuesday mornings, a Hendersonville Run Club on Thursday nights, and races that start and end here.”

The brewery offers a full calendar of events, including trivia, bingo, paint nights, and daily live music. “This is a place for the public to gather,” David emphasizes. “Every single day there’s a local group or club meeting here.”

Trailside is always thinking about how to make space for more connection, more creativity, and more fun.

Being in Hendersonville means being surrounded by beauty, creativity, and people who love the outdoors. “What makes Hendersonville so unique,” Colleen says, “is the fact that it offers so much for an outdoor enthusiast. You can go to Pisgah, DuPont, Ride Kanuga… We’re just so thankful to be located in Hendersonville where hopefully it draws people into Trailside after a wonderful day of adventure.”

Whether it’s hikers and cyclists stopping in for a drink or musicians sharing their talents, Trailside is woven into the fabric of the local community.

At the end of the day, Trailside Brewing is about connection—through craft, through community, and through the shared joy of being together. “We do hope that every single person who walks through these doors feels loved, feels welcomed, and knows that we’re glad they’re here,” David says.

Whether you’ve just biked the trail, wrapped up a meeting, or are gathering with friends for live music, Trailside is where connection and craft come together—one pint at a time.

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