Enjoy the best breweries in Hendersonville, NC, including Oklawaha Brewing Company, Southern Appalachian Brewery, and Guidon Brewing Company.
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When traveling around Western North Carolina (WNC), most people think of Asheville for its happening craft beer scene. However, did you know that close to AVL, the Hendersonville breweries are just as fantastic?
Hendersonville (HVL) is only a 40-minute drive south of Asheville, making it a great day-tripping option. Plus, HVL is full of wineries, coffee shops, museums, and a walkable downtown Main Street. Hike DuPont’s waterfalls or visit Jump Off Rock before heading out for drinks. Not to mention that over the past few years, we’ve seen more and more breweries popping up in and around the city.
With pristine taprooms, gorgeous murals, and plentiful outdoor seating, all are worth a visit. Many are pet and kid-friendly, too. Plus, the craft beer in Hendersonville is delicious, especially if you love Ambers, Stouts, Scottish Ale, Lagers, and Blondes. Oh, and did we talk about the plethora of beautiful Kölsch beers? Keep reading!
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Oklawaha Brewing Company
Formerly Sanctuary Brewing, Oklawaha Brewing Company is one of the most unique breweries in Hendersonville.
You’ll recognize their HVL taproom by their huge “drink local” lighted sign.
Most notably, Oklawaha Brewing Company brews up some of the best gluten-reduced beers near Asheville. Our Celiac partner is thrilled that he can drink them.
Just keep in mind that gluten-reduced beers are not for everyone with Celiac Disease and still contain wheat if you have a wheat allergy. We are not doctors. You gotta do you here.
For beers, we enjoy Oklawaha’s Kölsch, Helles, and darker brews. They also sell delicious NC Roots hummus to snack on.
Oklawaha Brewing Company boasts a small outdoor patio on First Ave. with summer sunflowers, and the taproom is quite spacious. This is a pet and family-friendly brewery too.
Typically around weekends and some weeknights, catch live music and events.
Oklawaha Brewing Company | 147 1st Ave E, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Dry Falls Brewing
What had once started as a hobby and dream turned into Dry Falls Brewing.
Dry Falls sits in a red brick building around a few of Hendersonville’s most popular restaurants, including HenDough Chicken and Donuts, Hot Dog World, and Pita Express.
For Hendersonville breweries, Dry Falls Brewing features Kölsch, Witbier, Pale Ale, Fruit Beer, Stouts, Sours, and IPAs.
They also offer seasonal and rotating beers as well as beer slushies.
Dry Falls Brewing is a great spot to catch up on Hendersonville’s food truck scene. Carolina Ace BBQ, Papa’s Express, Taco Bus, and Heidi Ho on the Go stop here.
On Friday and Saturday nights, catch live music.
Dry Falls Brewing | 425 Kanuga Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28739
Southern Appalachian Brewery
Tucked behind historic 7th Ave, you’ll recognize Southern Appalachian Brewery by its Blue Ridge Mountain craft beer mural.
Linda, the mannequin, convinced us to buy a shirt here.
On Sundays, Southern Appalachian Brewery offers mimosas, which as we witnessed, are Christine-style (all booze!). This Hendersonville brewery understands our souls.
Southern Appalachian Brewery’s beer selection is slightly smaller than some of the other breweries in Hendersonville, but they still pack a plentiful punch.
Find Hefeweizen, Amber, IPA Stouts, and a Blonde or two.
Explore an indoor taproom and a large outdoor patio perfect for food trucks and events like live music and yoga.
Southern Appalachian Brewery | 822 Locust St, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Guidon Brewing Company
Full disclosure that we are not 200% into the bullet-shaped taps here, but Guidon is an American/German ex-military and family-owned brewery in Hendersonville, which we respect.
They serve their flights on “guidon” boards.
Because Guidon Brewing Company is German, they offer our favorite brew in the world, Kölsch, and their orange-style Kölsch is delicious.
Guidon Brewing Company has rotating food trucks, and we devour the BBQ dishes from Carolina Ace Catering BBQ. Think pulled pork fries and ribs with your beer.
In fact, Carolina Ace cooks up some of the best BBQ around Asheville.
Guidon also has gluten-free options like seltzer and cider along with a covered outdoor patio and two-level indoor taproom. Enjoy (a tiny) gorgeous mountain view and beautiful outdoor murals.
Both Guidon and Southern Appalachian are off-the-beaten-path breweries outside of Downtown Hendersonville.
Guidon Brewing Company | 415 8th Ave E, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Sideways Farm & Brewery
One of the best breweries near Hendersonville, Sideways Farm & Brewery is an absolute must.
Situated in Etowah and closer to DuPont State Forest, Sideways Farm is only 15-20 minutes away.
Sideways Farm & Brewery is unique because the taproom sits on a gorgeous farm filled with U-pick flowers, farm animals, and beer. All of the locals head here as it’s off the beaten path.
This kid and dog-friendly brewery is only open from Fridays to Sundays. Just be mindful of the farm dogs, goats, chickens, roosters, and ducks.
Family-owned, head inside to order your usual small-batch beer suspects, including Pilsners, Lagers, and IPAs. They are all delicious.
Sideways Farm & Brewery also serves up hard Kombucha, and for non-beer drinks, we appreciate seeing NC winery Parker-Binns on the wine list.
If you are hungry, know that Sideways Farm & Brewery hosts “Food trucks on the Farm” with rotating food trucks like Travelin’ Dough, Haus Heidelburg, Feta Flav, and BroDogs.
You might also catch pop-up and on-site vendors selling honey and vegan and gluten-free desserts. In the summer, pick flowers straight from the field.
Who can resist those giant sunflowers? Sideways Brewing might just be the best brewery in Hendersonville & Etowah.
Just know that their seating is largely outdoors and covered – but it does grow steamy in the summer.
Sideways Farm & Brewery | 62 Eade Rd, Etowah, NC 28729
What are your favorite Hendersonville breweries?
Which brewery in Hendersonville do you frequent and why? And, which Hendersonville brewery has your favorite beer? Let us know in the comments!