Asheville's first brewery, Highland Brewing Company rolled out its first beer kegs in December 1994.  Built almost entirely of retrofitted dairy equipment, our original brewery in downtown Asheville could produce up to 6,500 barrels of beer per year. At the new location we now have capacity to brew 20,000 barrels annually.

Besides our commitment to quality, important factors in Highland 's longevity and success are owner/founder Oscar Wong and Vice President/Brewmaster John Lyda, who have been at the brewery since its inception.  What began as a three person operation has grown into a staff of eighteen.  Oscar and John oversee the staff in brewing, packaging, and sales.  Currently, the Highland brand is sold  in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

Some of our beers include Gaelic Ale, Oatmeal Porter, St.Terese's Pale Ale, Kashmir IPA, Black Mocha Stout, The Shining Rock Lager, Tasgall Ale, and Cold Mountain Winter Ale.