Craft Beers at French Broad River Brewery | Explore Our Beer Menu

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Anvil Porter

French Broad River Brewery

is one of Asheville, NC’s oldest and most respected breweries, established in 2000. Named after the French Broad River that flows through the city, our brewery has deep roots in European brewing traditions, offering classic styles like Kölsch, Scotch Ale, ESB, and Porter. Over the years, we’ve expanded our lineup to include popular IPAs, specialty Pale Ales, and refreshing seltzers. Alongside our core offerings, we regularly craft seasonal and small-batch brews, ensuring there’s always something new to enjoy.

Upstream Specialty IPA (Rye India Pale Ale)

This “Rye” PA has a robust malt flavor with a touch of earthiness that is delightfully complimented by tropical fruit notes from the hops. Brewed with English pale malt, rye, chocolate rye, a variety of Munich malts, and Amarillo hops. 

 

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6%55

Availability

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

Midnight Paddle Black IPA (Black India Pale Ale)

This 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, crystal, and black malts and dry hopped with Amarillo and Citra Hops. 

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6.120

Availability

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

Cherry Stout (Fruited Stout Ale)

This specialty Stout is rich and smooth with an addition of 40lbs of sweet cherries for a bright pop of flavor. Brewed with a blend of pale, chocolate and roasted malts and lightly hopped with Northern Brewer and Willamette hops, it offers chocolate flavors on the pallet and a fruity cherry aroma.  

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8.0%50

Availability

  • Cherry Stout (Fruited Stout Ale) on tap

River Mist Hazy IPA (India Pale Ale)

This Hazy IPA has a golden color and a full-bodied mouth feel. Dry hopped with El Dorado, Mosaic, and Bru-1 hops, it is bright and juicy with notes of stone fruit and citrus. 

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7.0%35

Availability

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

Goldenrod Pilsner (Pilsner)

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

 

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5.1%25

Availability

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

13 Rebels ESB (Extra Special Bitter)

This medium-bodied Extra Special Bitter strikes the perfect balance between hops and malts and is deliciously smooth. The slight hop bitterness is complimented by a malt profile containing caramel and fruit notes giving it just a touch of sweetness. Brewed with Maris Otter and crystal malts and hopped with East Kent Golding hops 

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5.2%42

Availability

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

Frog Horn IPA (India Pale Ale)

This west coast style IPA has a deep golden color and a lightly malty body.  Brewed with a variety of west coast hops including Centennial, Cascade, and CTZ, it offers a citrus forward hop profile with notes of grapefruit and a hint of florals. Dry hopping enhances the flavor and aroma while a blend of pale and crystal malts balance the hop bitterness for an easy drinking experience. 

 

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6.5%64

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)

This rich Porter has dark malt flavors that are accentuated by a dry mellow body and a smooth balanced mouth feel. Brewed with English pale and French Munich malts, and a hop profile consisting of Fuggle and Northern Brewer. It has subtle notes of chocolate, burnt sugar, and toffee. 

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5.3%34

Availability

  • Anvil Porter (English Porter) on tap

Gateway Kölsch (Kölsch Style Ale)

This German style ale is crisp and light like a lager but also full in flavor like an ale. It has a noticeable hop finish with a slightly sweet malt flavor. Brewed with Pilsner and wheat malts, a blend of German noble hops, and fermented with a Kölsch yeast strain.  

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5.3%32.3

Availability

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

Easy Float (Session India Pale Ale)

This crisp Session IPA is light bodied, easy drinking, and refreshing. Dry hopped with Citra, Mandarina, and Amarillo hops, it has noticeably bright aromas and flavors without any hop bitterness.

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4.80

Availability

  • Easy Float (Session India Pale Ale) on tap
  • Easy Float (Session India Pale Ale) 12oz cans

Cherry Limeade Hard Seltzer

This delicious and refreshing hard seltzer is light, crisp, and not too sweet with a hint of cherry & lime flavor. *Gluten Free*

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4.5%N/A

Availability

  • Cherry Limeade Hard Seltzer on tap

Wee Heavy-er Scotch Ale (Scotch Style Ale)

This deep Amber ale has a complex malt profile and light hoppiness. It is roasty and bold with a silky mouth feel and a mild sweetness. Brewed with a malt backbone of Maris Otter and roasted barley and lightly hopped with Perle and Golding hops.  

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7%24

Availability

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

Two Forks Double IPA (Double India Pale Ale)

This strong and hoppy West Coast DIPA has a robust hop profile and a smooth finish. Dank and resinous with citrus notes and a malty backbone that is set off perfectly by an Amarillo and Simcoe dry hop.  

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8%71

Availability

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

North Flow Citrus Kölsch (Kölsch Style Ale)

This seasonal variation on our traditional Gateway Kölsch is light, bright, and deliciously refreshing. It has a clean and crisp body that is invigorated by an addition of Lemon Drop hops. Citrus and floral notes in the aroma with hints of lemon and green grape in the flavor.

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5.3%32.3

Availability

Available in Summer
  • North Flow Citrus Kölsch (Kölsch Style Ale) on tap