
Thunderstruck Tour with Beer & Coffee Tasting
Explore Highland’s brewhouse, taproom, and outdoor spaces on a guided brewery tour covering Asheville brewing history and production. Sample five year-round and seasonal beers, including the returning Thunderstruck Coffee Porter.
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Sample Highland Brewing’s seasonal Cold Mountain beer before a guided nighttime tour to see red and gray wolves. The 21+ experience includes two bottles to take home and wolf-inspired artwork.

A behind-the-scenes value stream walkthrough of how coffee moves from seed to cup, hosted in a dedicated training center. Expect origin and processing context, roasting workflow insights, and guided sensory tasting with Q&A.

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Match familiar tunes to bingo cards in a lively taproom game, sing along between rounds, compete for prizes, and pair craft beer with rotating food truck eats.

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A Thursday evening gathering in a brewery taproom, suited to a casual night out. Specific activities and entertainment details are not provided.

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A 30th-anniversary Cold Mountain release celebration with fresh pours and release-weekend energy in a bustling brewery taproom. Ideal for beer collectors and locals looking to toast a landmark seasonal brew with friends.
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