Brewery Profile

Zillicoah Beer Company

A visit to this Woodfin brewery centers on the taproom and the river. Established in 2017, Zillicoah Beer Company is part of the Western North Carolina beer landscape but has a setting that feels different from a typical downtown stop: its outdoor seating looks onto the French Broad River, giving visitors a place to linger rather than simply pass through for a quick pour. Inside and outside, the focus is on the beer being served on site, with draft sales playing a major role in how the brewery reaches customers. The production setup is a 15-barrel system, and the atmosphere is shaped by the combination of a working brewery, a riverside patio, and a taproom that often draws people looking for a relaxed local stop.

Travelers in this region often seek out breweries that offer both a sense of place and a clear brewing identity. Zillicoah fits that pattern through its emphasis on lagers and German-style pilsners, styles that reward a slower visit and are well suited to a taproom setting. The brewery also produces traditional styles alongside occasional experimental offerings, including barrel-aged sour beers, so the list may appeal to visitors who want something familiar as well as those looking for a less common pour. For people exploring breweries around Asheville and nearby communities, this is a stop that leans more toward focused brewing and riverfront time than a broad, high-volume distribution presence. Its beer is distributed mainly within Western North Carolina, with small-batch canning runs and a strong emphasis on draft.

For planning purposes, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, current can availability, and any event details. The brewery often hosts local food trucks and community events, but those offerings can vary by day, so checking before arrival is useful if food or programming is part of the visit. The extensive outdoor seating is one of the main visitor amenities, especially for anyone who wants to spend time near the French Broad River, though weather can shape the experience. Because the brewery’s distribution is limited mostly to the region, travelers interested in trying its beer are best served by visiting the taproom directly rather than assuming it will be widely available elsewhere. Expect a brewery visit built around lagers, pilsners, occasional experimental releases, and a riverside setting in Woodfin.

Zillicoah Beer Company operates a riverside taproom in Woodfin, North Carolina, focusing primarily on lagers and German-style pilsners. Established in 2017, the brewery utilizes a 15-barrel system to produce traditional styles alongside occasional experimental offerings, including barrel-aged sour beers. The facility features extensive outdoor seating overlooking the French Broad River, often hosting local food trucks and community events. Distribution is limited mainly to the Western North Carolina region, emphasizing draft sales and small-batch canning runs.

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870 Riverside Dr, Woodfin, North Carolina, 28804-3222

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Website: https://www.zillicoahbeer.com/

Hours: Mon-Thurs: 2-10pmFri-Sat: Noon-10pmSun: Noon-8pm ** We are closed Xmas Day ** MasterBBQ is closed on Tuesdays. We typically have a guest food option in their place. BUY A GIFT CARD Monday 2 - 10pm Tuesday 2 - 10pm Wednesday 2 - 10pm Thursday 2 - 10pm Friday Noon - 10pm Saturday Noon - 10pm Sunday Noon - 8pm