Brewery Profile

Haw River Farmhouse Ales

For visitors exploring Saxapahaw’s beer options, this is the production-centered stop: the brewery’s primary facility and tasting room are in town, and all of its beer is made there. Walking in, guests should expect a working brewery setting with indoor seating, an outdoor patio, merchandise sales, and a taproom format built around what is available that day. Haw River Farmhouse Ales is especially associated with complex bottled beers, including offerings often described as “funky,” but the experience is not limited to bottles. The Saxapahaw tasting room also serves a rotating selection of cold canned beers, giving visitors a range of formats to consider on-site or to take away.

Travelers in this part of North Carolina often use brewery visits to sample beers that are harder to understand from a shelf alone, and Haw River fits that kind of stop. Its emphasis on farmhouse-leaning, characterful bottled releases makes it relevant for drinkers interested in acidity, yeast expression, layered flavors, or other less conventional beer profiles. At the same time, the rotating canned selection gives the visit a more casual side for anyone who wants something cold and current without committing to a specialty bottle. Because the brewery handles both draft and packaged distribution, including bottled releases, the Saxapahaw taproom can be a useful place to see how its beers are presented at the source.

The original Saxapahaw location maintains seven-day-a-week service for both indoor seating and the patio, but the taproom is still the place to confirm the day’s pours, package availability, and any bottle or can options to go. It is also the hub for weekly subscription services and merchandise. Visitors who are also spending time in the Triangle can note that Haw River operates a second retail outlet, Haw River Tap & Table, in Carrboro. That location is set up for drinking Haw River beers with food available from an on-site kitchen menu, while Saxapahaw remains the primary production and tasting room address.

Haw River Farmhouse Ales specializes in complex, often "funky" bottled beers alongside a rotating selection of cold canned offerings. The brewery operates its primary production facility and tasting room in Saxapahaw, North Carolina, maintaining seven-day-a-week service for both indoor seating and an outdoor patio space. This original location serves as the hub for all beer production, merchandise sales, and weekly subscription services. A second retail outlet, Haw River Tap & Table, is located in Carrboro, NC, providing a dedicated space where patrons can consume Haw River beers and order food from an on-site kitchen menu. Distribution includes both draft and packaged products, notably the specialty bottled releases.

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1713 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Rd, Saxapahaw, North Carolina, 27340-0390

Phone: 3365259270

Website: http://www.hawriverales.com

Hours: Our Saxapahaw location is currently open 3-8pm Monday thru Thursday and 12-9pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Catching a concert at the Haw River Ballroom? We'll be open until 9pm any day of the week that there is a show!

Popular Beers

A quick look at notable pours currently tied to Haw River Farmhouse Ales.

Beer Styles at Haw River Farmhouse Ales

Haw River Farmhouse Ales brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes Cream Stout, Marzenbier, Saison, Golden Ale, Zwickelbier, Ale, Rustic Saison, IPA, Pale Ale, Lager, Braggot, and Farmhouse Lager. Specific pours rotate over time — check the taproom board on the day of your visit for what is currently available on tap.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Haw River Farmhouse Ales located?
Haw River Farmhouse Ales is located at 1713 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Rd, Saxapahaw, North Carolina, 27340-0390. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Haw River Farmhouse Ales's hours?
Current hours are: Our Saxapahaw location is currently open 3-8pm Monday thru Thursday and 12-9pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Catching a concert at the Haw River Ballroom? We'll be open until 9pm any day of the week that there is a show!. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
How can I learn more about Haw River Farmhouse Ales?
Visit http://www.hawriverales.com for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.