Taproom

The Mills River Taproom is appointed in stone, brick, wood and copper—a mirror of the brewery’s dedication to quality.

The small-scale 20-barrel pilot brewery will focus on small-batch beers brewed yards away from the dining room and bar.

The Mills River Taproom is focused on beer. From the impressive center bar to the small-scale pilot brewery right in the restaurant.

The Mills River Taproom features several handsomely appointed dining rooms.

Visitors to the Taproom will get to see beer making in action in the pilot brewery and the pilot cellar located in the dining room.

Great beer and incredible food with a Southern craft focus.

Western North Carolina is known for its love of food and passion for great craft beer. At our Mills River Taproom and Restaurant you’ll find an abundance of both. Visit the Taproom to sample one of our 23 beers on tap, many produced just a few feet from the restaurant. Beers are accompanied by artful, chef-driven food focused on small plate, sharable, whole animal and farm-to-table dishes sourced mainly from local suppliers. We are a first come, first serve restaurant. Please feel free to stop by the host stand to put your name on the list, or grab a beer and head outside to our Back Porch and Beer Garden to take in the views of the beautiful forest or stroll through our Mills River Estate Garden. We use the homegrown vegetables and herbs for our restaurant and small-scale pilot brewery.

Currently on Tap

Otra Vez Gose with Lime and Agave

This gose-style ale is brewed with lime and agave to give it a sweet-tart flavor, reminiscent of the classic margarita cocktail. It starts with a bright citrus aroma that fades into a semi-sweet malt flavor and finishes with the signature gose tartness, perfect for the warm summer days ahead.

Audition Rye IPA

We’re big fans of adding rye into our IPAs, as it adds a pop of peppery spiciness that accentuates citrusy hop notes. This Audition Rye IPA is our latest expression of one of our favorite beer styles, brewed with local Riverbend malt and double dry hopped with Mosaic lupulin powder.

Southern Gothic Session Pils

Steeped in tradition, yet, ready for anything. That pretty much sums up our Southern Gothic Session Pils. This hop-forward, but light-bodied pilsner is crisp and drinkable—perfect for an afternoon on the porch or a night down at the pub. We left it unfiltered and raw to bring out its com-plexity and to fit right in to nearly any situation.

Audition Saison

Saisons may be one of the world’s most perfect beer styles. They blend crisp drinkability with a deep complexity, so that with every sip, we’re able to discover a new layer of flavor. We brewed and dry hopped this single-hop saison with Cashmere hops, a variety known for its citrusy, herbal aromas. Expect notes of straw and grain with a hint of lemon, and a spicy dry finish from the use of a traditional farmhouse yeast.

Porter

Brewed in the hop-forward American style and featuring a depth of malt flavor and complexity with roasted notes of black coffee and cocoa.

Torpedo Extra IPA

The first beer to feature our “Hop Torpedo”—a revolutionary dry-hopping device that controls how much hop aroma and what kind is imparted into beer without adding additional bitterness.