Brewery Profile

Flyway Brewing Co

In North Little Rock’s Argenta district, the visitor finds a brewery that has been part of the local craft beer scene since 2015 and is now tied to a broader regional operation. Flyway Brewing Co. is not only a neighborhood stop in Arkansas; it is also the company behind the recent acquisition of High Cotton Brewing Co. in Memphis, one of that city’s older craft breweries. That expansion gives the North Little Rock taproom a wider context than a single-site brewery. It represents a business that is growing by taking over established brewing facilities while keeping some of their identity intact. For a visitor, the main appeal is the chance to see Flyway at its original Arkansas base, in a district where breweries, restaurants, and nightlife are part of the draw.

Travelers moving through Arkansas and the Mid-South often look for taprooms that connect them to a place rather than just a list of beers. A stop here fits that kind of trip because Flyway’s story now stretches from North Little Rock to Memphis. The Memphis brewpub is being rebranded under the Flyway name while retaining parts of High Cotton’s history, including a patio mural and continued production of hallmark High Cotton beers such as Mexican Lager, Scottish Ale, and Riverking IPA. Ross Avery, one of High Cotton’s founders, remains involved as an owner in the Memphis operation. Those details matter for visitors who pay attention to how regional breweries expand, preserve familiar brands, or fold older beer identities into new ones.

For practical planning, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, since current draft lists and availability can change. Visitors specifically interested in the High Cotton beers should ask whether any are available in North Little Rock or whether they are limited to the Memphis operation. Details such as food service, hours, events, and seating arrangements should be checked directly with the brewery before going, especially for travelers building a stop into a longer route through Little Rock, North Little Rock, or Memphis. What is known is that Flyway’s Arkansas location remains the starting point for the company’s identity, while its newer Memphis presence adds another layer to the visit for anyone interested in the business side of craft beer as well as the beer itself.

Flyway Brewing Co., established in 2015 in North Little Rock's Argenta district, operates an expanding brewing system that now includes facilities in Memphis through its acquisition of High Cotton Brewing Co., one of the city's oldest craft breweries. The company is rebranding the Memphis location as a Flyway brewpub while maintaining elements of High Cotton’s legacy, such as a patio mural and the continued production of hallmark High Cotton beers, including Mexican Lager, Scottish Ale, and Riverking IPA. Ross Avery, a founder of High Cotton, remains involved as an owner in the Memphis operation. The Memphis brewpub will feature renovated spaces and a menu that integrates Flyway’s offerings with local culinary influences. This expansion reflects Flyway’s strategy of growth by absorbing established brewery brands and facilities.

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314 Maple St, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72114-5334

Phone: 5018123192

Website: https://memphisbeerblog.com/2024/03/01/flyway-brewing-embracing-high-cottons-legacy-in-brewery-takeover/