Originally Posted by flyallnite

Sierra Nevada has opened a large brewery near Asheville, NC, and does most of its East coast distribution from there. They run a 'beer camp' and have encouraged the local micro brewers to come in and learn about brewing. New Belgium is also building a brewery in Asheville that will open in 2015 or 2016. Asheville is becoming known as "Beer Town", and is a must visit for beer afficionados. There's a nice winery at the Biltmore Estate also. Combine that with a trip up the Blue Ridge Parkway (non drinking of course) and you've got a nice fall trip... you're welcome!