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French Broad River Brewery

is one of the oldest breweries in the iconic beer town of Asheville, NC.  Our name is taken from the French Broad River which flows through the heart of the city.  Opened in 2000, our beer styles are steeped in European traditions including our Kolsch, Scotch Ale, ESB and Porter.  We have expanded our styles to include IPA and specialty Pale Ales.  In addition to our core lineup of beers, we are regularly producing seasonals and small batches.

Upstream Specialty IPA (Rye India Pale Ale)

Our specialty IPA has a malt bill that includes, pale malt, rye and a variety of Munich malts. The Upstream has a Amarillo forward hop profile.

abv ibu social
6% 55

Availability

  • Upstream Specialty IPA (Rye India Pale Ale) on tap

Midnight Paddle Black IPA (Black India Pale Ale)

Midnight Paddle Black IPA is dark in color with a refreshingly light body. It has robust notes of citrus fruits, which are perfectly balanced by the mild roasted flavor from the de-bittered black malts. Brewed with pale and black malts hopped with Amarillo and Citra.

abv ibu social
6.1 20

Availability

  • Midnight Paddle Black IPA (Black India Pale Ale) on tap

Cherry Stout (Fruited Stout Ale)

This speciality stout is rich and smooth with chocolate notes on the pallet and cherry in the aroma. With just a hint of sweetness, it finishes with a bright pop of cherry. Delicious option for both a nitrogen tap or a traditional draft line.

abv ibu social
8.0% 50

Availability

  • Cherry Stout (Fruited Stout Ale) on tap

River Mist Hazy IPA (India Pale Ale)

This Hazy IPA has a slightly hazy golden body and a juicy citrus bouquet. It is whirlpool hopped with Cascade and Lemon Drop hops and dry hopped with a healthy amount of Cascade and Amarillo giving it a noticeably aromatic finish that is enhanced by notes of  tart grapefruit, lemon and herbs.

abv ibu social
7.0% 35

Availability

  • River Mist Hazy IPA (India Pale Ale) on tap

Goldenrod Pilsner (Pilsner)

This classic German Pilsner is a crisp, clean, refreshing beer that features noble German hops for bitterness accentuated by a light grainy malt character made from the finest German barley. It has a medium-light body and a high carbonation level.

abv ibu social
5.1% 25

Availability

  • Goldenrod Pilsner (Pilsner) on tap
  • Goldenrod Pilsner (Pilsner) 12oz cans

13 Rebels ESB (Extra Special Bitter)

Our ESB contains all the elements of a traditional ESB but is slightly hoppier than the style guidelines. We are using Maris Otter and crystal malts for the grain bill. The main hop for the ESB is East Kent Golding.

abv ibu social
5.2% 42
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Availability

  • 13 Rebels ESB (Extra Special Bitter) on tap
  • 13 Rebels ESB (Extra Special Bitter) 12oz cans

Frog Horn IPA (India Pale Ale)

Our IPA has a malt blend of pale malt and crystal malts which help to balance out the hop bill for a easy drinking experience. Our IPA uses a variety of west coast hops in the kettle as well as the dry hop but its main flavor is the Centennial hop.

abv ibu social
6.5% 64
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Availability

  • Frog Horn IPA (India Pale Ale) on tap
  • Frog Horn IPA (India Pale Ale) 19.2oz cans
  • Frog Horn IPA (India Pale Ale) 12oz cans

Anvil Porter (English Porter)

Our Porter has all the traditional flavor notes of a porter but has a light balanced mouthfeel that makes it a great drinker year around. The malt bill is made up of English pale, several different varieties of French Munich and dark malts. The hop flavor consist of Fuggles and Northern Brewer.

abv ibu social
5.3% 34

Availability

  • Anvil Porter (English Porter) on tap

Gateway Kölsch (Kölsch Style Ale)

A light German ale style. Our Kölsch sticks strictly to the style guidelines. Gateway is brewed with Pilsner and wheat malts. Our hops are a blend of German noble varieties and the beer is fermented with a Kölsch yeast strain.

abv ibu social
5.3% 32.3
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Availability

  • Gateway Kölsch (Kölsch Style Ale) on tap
  • Gateway Kölsch (Kölsch Style Ale) 12oz cans

Redmon Session IPA (Session India Pale Ale)

The Redmon session IPA is a light bodied session with an ever changing hop profile. This ale’s fruity bouquet is derived from large dry hop and whirlpool additions.

abv ibu social
4.8 0

Availability

  • Redmon Session IPA (Session India Pale Ale) on tap
  • Redmon Session IPA (Session India Pale Ale) 12oz cans

Cherry Limeade Hard Seltzer

Light and crisp hard seltzer with a hint of cherry & lime. *Gluten Free*

abv ibu social
4.5% N/A

Availability

  • Cherry Limeade Hard Seltzer on tap

Two Forks Double IPA (Double India Pale Ale)

A dank, hoppy West Coast Double IPA with a resinous and piney drinking experience, followed by a light alcohol bite.

abv ibu social
8% 71

Availability

  • Two Forks Double IPA (Double India Pale Ale) on tap
  • Two Forks Double IPA (Double India Pale Ale) 19.2oz cans

Wee Heavy-er Scotch Ale (Scotch Style Ale)

Our Scottish ale has a malty backbone of Maris Otter and roasted barley and is lightly hopped with Perle and Golding hops.

abv ibu social
7% 24
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Availability

  • Wee Heavy-er Scotch Ale (Scotch Style Ale) on tap
  • Wee Heavy-er Scotch Ale (Scotch Style Ale) 12oz cans

Zepptemberfest Märzen Lager

Based on the style of a traditional German Marzen, however we differ from the style guidelines by fermenting with a German ale yeast instead of a lager yeast strand. Our grain bill is a combination of a German Pilsner and dark Munich, along with flavor notes of wheat, chocolate, and crystal malts. Our hops incorporated in to the beer are German Noble hop varieties.

abv ibu social
6.0% 38 IBU

Availability

Available in Fall
  • Zepptemberfest Märzen Lager on tap