Breweries & Winery in the North Carolina Smoky Mountains

Hoppy TroutThe craft beer and wine industry is alive and thriving throughout the North Carolina Smoky Mountains. Once you’ve finished your outdoor excursions for the day, set down your mountain bike or fishing gear and get ready to head out on the town! Visit the many breweries and the beautiful winery in the area if you are in need of refreshment and relaxation after a long day!

Grab a Pint at a Smoky Mountain Brewery

There are brewing companies in almost every city in the area, and even some within walking distance of each other! Start exploring everything local, craft brews have to offer at the breweries of the Smoky Mountains!

Grape-to-Glass Wineries in the Smoky Mountains

If a glass of wine is more your style, take in the beautiful scenery at the area’s unique winery destination. The climate of the region paired with the elevation have given vintners the opportunity to create unique wines that you won’t find anywhere else in North Carolina!

Elevated Mountain Distilling Co.
We’re not the first distillers to understand the importance of Maggie Valley’s water. The first settlers knew these rustic and rugged mountains held a secret. They brought their Scotch-Irish heritage of making craft whiskey and spirits with them. Maggie Valley has been the home to many legendary moonshiners who made GREAT Smoky Mountain whiskeys! WANT TO BE MASTER DISTILLER FOR THE DAY? We are now happily booking tours for the summer of 2018. We’ll show you how we make your favorite spirits, then treat you to a tasting! Morning and early afternoon tours are the best times to see the still in operation. Monday-Saturday: 10:00am - 7:00pm
3732 Soco Road Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (828) 944-0766 elevatedmountain.com Get Directions
FernCrest Winery
FernCrest Winery Tasting Room is open in downtown Andrews. We have created hand crafted wines using the best grapes form our vineyard and our vineyard partners. Wine tastings, bottles and wine by the glass. Local cheeses, local jams and wine merchandise
1060 Main Street Andrews, NC 28901 (828) 321-1600 www.ferncrestwinery.com Get Directions
Hoppy Trout Brewing Company
HoppyTrout Brewing Company a new microbrewery in Andrews! With names like: Hop Incident, Wicked Weed, Behold the Reaper, Allagash, Dr Smores Stout w/cherries - make you want to try them! Handmade Sicilian Brick Oven Pizza, Appetizers, Salads
911 Main Street Andrews, NC 28901 (828) 835-2111 hoppytroutbrewing.com Get Directions
Lazy Hiker Brewing Company
"Production craft brewery with tap room, food truck, outdoor patio, and w-fi. Kid and pet friendly. Check our website or Facebook page for the entertainment lineup on our indoor and outdoor stages. Come "Get Lazy"! Come "Get Lazy"
188 West Main Street Franklin, NC 28734 (828) 349-2337 www.lazyhikerbrewing.com Get Directions