In town for a concert and naturally my husband HAD to track down a local run club and I HAD to drink beer to support the brewery who hosts said run club. Archetype is legit in that it's in a good central location, spacious, ambient vibes and friendly staff. It's also next door to plenty of food options which is helpful when out drinking beer as well as need to feed the fam. Love it here already! read more

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Great drink options and food options. We came out for a Run Club and really enjoyed ourselves. Good atmosphere!

Nice, relaxing ambience inside. In a convenient area of West AVL, many parking options (which is a huge bonus in this area). My hazy ipa was OK--I might've went with a different choice if I could do it over again, but hindsight is 20/20 read more

Archetype Brewing - Hazy ipa on the rooftop - Brewpubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

A really cool spot and especially love that you can order food from Gan Shan or Pizza Mind and they'll bring it to you. Beers are good and plenty of seating both inside and outside. It was a little hot inside but seats near the fan helped a bit. You order your drinks at the bar and they do have other things besides beer like cocktails. read more

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I was here last year & again this week. Great atmosphere, great food venues in the same complex serving pizza, thai, and a morning bakery. The beer flight I had was excellent -- I also had a nice stout to cap off the evening. Sky was a terrific bartender and I look forward to stopping in when I return to Asheville. There is plenty of parking;, indoor, outdoor & rooftop seating and some fun & friendly local gatherings. The Haywood W Aville area is very nice. read more

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Nice craft brewery in West Asheville. Various options for indoor and outdoor seating including regular tables, tall tables and picnic style tables. Atmosphere is friendly and relaxed -- a casual neighborhood kind of place. We had a couple flights of beer. The bartender was helpful by offering suggestions and answering our questions. He was efficient with our orders. They don't have a huge number of beers to choose from, but we easily found 4 for a flight. Our favorite was Talking to the Plants -- a light, crisp beer with a very pleasant taste profile. Next was the Belgium Blonde, another light beer, with a different taste that was refreshing. Phantom's Embrace was a very tasty dark Czech lager with a nice, malty taste. Last was False Antagonist: a sour Berliner Weisse with raspberry lime. It was unusual and I wouldn't drink a full pour of this on its own, but we had ordered Asian food from Gan Shan West (in the adjacent building) and this beer went really well with the sauce on the General Tso's chicken. We also had Buckingham Malice nitro. The beertender had warned us off a bit on this one, but one of us tried it in their flight. It was, as the beertender led us to believe, filmy. It was a strange word he used to describe it, but if you taste it, you'll know exactly what he meant. It was the only beer we tried here that we didn't like. As I mentioned, you can order Asian food from Gan Shan or pizza from Pizza Mind and they'll bring it to you at Archetype. Good beer, casual atmosphere, less "divey" than some of the craft breweries in Asheville & two food choices (one on either side), it's a great choice on the westside of town. read more

Archetype Brewing - View from one of Archetype's outdoor patios. - Brewpubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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My spouse and I had an amazing time hosting our rehearsal dinner this past Friday at Archetype! We were able to reserve tables a few months in advance and set up a tab for our party when we got there. Ordered pizzas from Pizza Mind for dinner and they were ready super fast and were delicious. Great variety of beers, cocktails, wine, and non alcoholic options--definitely something for everybody. The space is super chill and welcoming. All-gender restrooms and an overall LGBT-friendly vibe. Also...lots of dogs! As for the people, Corina and Liam were extremely helpful and responsive during the planning process, and Liam was on site during our time and ready to help with anything we needed. He and the rest of the staff kept us updated on how far we were from spending the minimum amount so we could get our money's worth with drinks and merch. All the bartenders were awesome--shout out to Sky! Definitely would suggest this place, whether for a party or just a chill night out. read more

Anytime I find a brewery where I can bring my pup indoors, sip on a cold beer and bring my own food in, I'm all in. Archetype is all of those things and more. The beers we tried were solid - I enjoyed my Imperial IPA, Shoulder Devil, which is looks to be a popular one, to this day. They have a good list on tap and is switched up seasonally. My only regret is not buying some cans of Shoulder Devil to go. Dog friendly, good beer, ample space and you can bring outdoor food? Check check and check! read more

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Nice brewery! Friendly bartender. Plenty of space inside and out. Love that you can order food from Pizza Mind and another place from your table and they'll bring it to you! read more

Archetype Brewing - From the rooftop patio - Brewpubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

They participate in Harvest Hosts so we were able to stay in their parking lot in our Class B RV. The atmosphere was wonderful and everyone was friendly and made us feel at home. We don't drink but they had a large selection of mocktails and local sodas. We enjoyed dinner from Gan Shan who served us in the restaurant. It is centrally located and we walked around the neighborhood. Highly recommended. Check it out you will love it. read more

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This was a decent brewery. We were there on a Saturday but it was empty. The beers are quality but not special. I knew more than the beer tender. Ordered food from next door. I wouldn't go out of my way to get here but if I lived close by I'd visit. read more

Archetype Brewing - From the deck. - Brewpubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

On a recent visit to Asheville, this was one of the closest breweries to our rental. We were there on a Monday night and the scene was very laid back. We ordered a couple of beers and relaxed on the patio while we waited for a food order from the pizza joint that is on the same property. The gal behind the counter was sweet and chatty. Her beer recommendations were right on and we would love to go back the next time we are in the area. read more

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Very relaxed vibe. A group of friends met here for a card game. A few other tables were occupied by others playing cards and other games. The beer I had was delicious as was the cocktail. Lots of dogs inside. You can order food from nearby restaurants and they bring it to you and not in a to go box. It looked good and smelled great. You can also bring your own food from wherever you want. read more

I have come to this brewery quite a lot as the location is incredibly convenient and it's a pretty good space for meeting up. I really like that they are inclusive space for everyone and they make sure that is known- with staff and decorations and signage. They also have single stall, gender, neutral bathrooms. The first two times I came here I found the staff to be quite rude. They seemed much more interested in their own conversations and friendships than serving people. Lately, however, the staff seem to have changed. They are incredibly warm and engaged. They are friendly and suggestive and knowledgeable about the product. Love it. I do have to be honest in that I really don't like the beers. I'm much more of a light beer drinker, and I find these ones to be pretty heavy and very hoppy in general. I have been pleasantly surprised with their wine selection. The prices are fair too. This is also a brewery that says nonalcoholic beer and other options like sodas. Really appreciate that. At times because of the layout it can get quite loud. We're here for trivia once, and it was one of my least favorite Trivias in town. The questions were too hard and the guy while nice was a bit too talkative , monotone and wordy. When it is not loud, I do like this is quite open and they are dog friendly. I also like that you can order food next door. Overall a great neighborhood place and community meet up. They have excellent events and a good vibe. read more

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Great space, great brews, friendly staff, happy dogs, and terrific food right next door. What more to ask for? Will definitely be back!

My friends and I were looking for a relaxed atmosphere to have beers on a rooftop and this placed fit the bill. Pet friendly, good beer selection and a relaxed rooftop vibe. We ordered some food from a nearby spot and it completed the evening. If you are looking for a place to chill with friends, think Archetype Brewing. Oh and check in on yelp and get a free sticker - I missed out on it as I forgot to check in until after we left. read more

Great Brewery! We had a few different beers, a bourbon cocktail and pizza from next door. Fun vibe in a cool neighborhood!

Very cool brewery in Asheville that I found using the handy dandy Yelp app. *pats self on back* They are taking the pandemic serious which made me feel very safe. Dogs are allowed inside and outside on a Leash and must be well behaved. We brought ours and he did great!! You can order food and have it delivered. We chose to scan the QRCode on the table and ordered from the Asian restaurant from next door. They brought it right to our table! Very cool read more

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After visiting breweries on the South Slope, I am so glad I visited the west Asheville location of Archetype instead of the downtown location. Much more chill experience than I had downtown at others and imagine it would be the same. This taproom is located in West Asheville, not far off I-240. There is a pizza joint next door, if you require sustenance while grabbing a few brews. There was no food truck on Saturday when we were there. Walk in and the bar is to the left. There are tables inside and you can easily tell they do a lot of barrel conditioning, as there are barrels across the back. I tried a few beers here and they scored consistently in the mid to upper 3s (Untappd), which makes for a decent brewery. I had the beertender choose and he chose the original blonde, unruly mystic (coffee porter), and Harrison Fjord (Pale Ale with Kveik yeast, giving it a bit more fruity characteristic than a normal Pale). Very pleasant talking with other tourists and the two beertenders. Wish they had a barrel aged beer at the time I got there, as I would have taken one home. read more

Archetype Brewing - Front Door to Archetype in West Asheville. - Brewpubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Yelp should let you do half stars. The atmosphere and service were great: 5 star. We came on Thursday which is music bingo and had a blast trying to identify songs (we were pretty terrible). Dogs are allowed inside ... so 5 stars for that aspect. The beers were mediocre...and it's a brewery in beertown, so I have to weigh that pretty heavily. I tasted the talking to plants Belgian wit (which is usually one of my favorite styles) and it was a bit sour. Cowboy poet American lager was so light it was almost tasteless. Buckingham malice (nitro) was ok but nothing special. Didn't care for the hazel heroics brown ale, ethos pale ale, or death happens farmhouse ale. The Unruly mystic coffee porter was the only beer I actually liked. So 3.5 stars. Come for the atmosphere, maybe not the beer. read more

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Dog friendly Brewery. Very friendly staff. Food truck just outside. Stopped by before 3pm on a Wednesday and surprised it was opened. read more

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The service was okay but the food was amazing!! My husband and I shared the Italian sandwich and it was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had...bar none! And the rooftop dining topped off the experience. Cheers! read more

Cute place with rotating taps of beer. Flights are not an option, but they do offer samples and half pours! Beer is good, with a nice and diverse selection, and indoor and outdoor is dog-friendly. Parking is relatively easy, in several side lots. read more

Archetype Brewing - the interior of the brewery - Brewpubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Made a stop at Archetype this past weekend for a quick beer. The bartender was knowledgeable about the brews and even suggested one to try. The service was warm and friendly. The beer was delicious and the patio was perfect for a sunny afternoon! read more

Archetype Brewing - Great beer! - Brewpubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Fun brewery with a rooftop! The selection is good and they also have cider and wine if you're not a beer drinker. We got the witbeer and a cherry cider and both were good (cider is not made in house). We only stopped in for one drink but definitely enjoyed it. read more

Archetype Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Cool place for a cold beer. We sat out on the patio because the weather was nice. The beer options are a plenty. The lunar effect was my favorite. read more

Archetype Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Great place! Friendly staff and amazing beer! The vibes are chillin' loved this place! Also dog friendly which is also a plus!!

Archetype Brewing was my 10th brewery stop of my recent trip to Asheville, and it's a sweet, communal taproom and facility to enjoy some solid beers. Located on Haywood Road in West Asheville, Archetype has a great space to bring lots of people, but also allows for those just looking to grab a beer at the bar or on the outside deck and patio -- depending on what side of the taproom on which you're situated. I liked their taproom a lot, which has plenty of parking outside and close to a few spots if you want to order food such as the OWL Bakery and Pizza Mind -- both are literally located next door to Archetype on the north and west side respectively. Archetype is where I checked in my 2,000 unique beer on Untappd with their Unruly Mystic Porter. Malty, toasty with a hint of chocolate, the Mystic was very consistent as well as the other three samplers I had in my flight -- Tiny-Homesteader Saison, Emotional Entanglement Saison, and the Blue Collar Wizard Irish Stout. My favorite of the bunch was the Tiny-Homesteader, which citrusy and refreshing. The beertender who served me was very friendly, as I enjoyed my flight before moving on to my next destination. Whether you live in the area or are just passing through Archetype is a good spot to make a stop. read more

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This was our second alcohol stop in a beer filled weekend. We were killing a little time before our intended next stop opened for the day. This was within walking distance of our lunch place (Taco Billy) and first boozy stop (Urban Orchard) so it made an ideal choice. Overall, though I was a little disappointed. Maybe that is because I liked Urban Orchard so much right before, but Archetype left me wanting a little more. The bartender was a bit aloof and not particularly interested in chatting or giving recommendations. But we got our flights ordered at the bar and, at my Fella's insistence we moved over to sit at a children's table near an open door/wall. Why? Well...because it is funny to pretend we are giants at Lilliputian tables with tiny beer tasting glasses! It just completes the effect. Anyway, I didn't see anything in their offerings that reeeeally spoke to me, that I knew I would like. So I made some educated-guess selections and an out-of-left-field choice. Morality Chain: Belgian blond. I like lighter beers, and this Belgian blond was pretty a-ok. Talking to Plants: witbier. Witbiers hit me a similar to sours, my absolute favorite style (or the most similar of what Archetype had on their list). This one was pretty good! Devil's Nest: barrel aged tripel. I need to remember that I don't like tripels....I often like dubbels. I DEFinitely like quads. So my brain always tells me that tripels are yum-tastic. But I have recently had some and it might finally stick in my memory that no....the tripels that I can remember having are all bitter! Blue Collar Wizard: nitro dry stout. Really, really heavy on the coffee. I couldn't finish it. It was just too dark for me. If you are in Asheville with a goal to try as much of the brews as possible, it is an ok place to check out. Personally, I didn't feel the need to buy anything to bring back with me, and I didn't leave with a particular desire to come back. There are too many other places in AVL that I haven't tried and a few others that I DID try and loved. read more

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TLDR: Good Belgian beers, nice staff, comfortable atmosphere. ______ On my self guided brewery tour of Asheville, I dropped in for an afternoon sup at Archetype. They haven't been open too long, but already seem to be building a solid fan base. Belgian style ales. Blonde - light and crisp. Very carbonated. A beer champagne if you will. Red- made with cherries and strawberries those notes are very subtle but you get more of spicy nut flavor. Cloves. Full body and delicious Coffee porter - crazy coffee on the nose! The aroma is devine. Would have liked a little more body on it but it's robust, roasty and chocolate. They say to look for notes of fresh baked bread - I can see that! IPA - cloudy with a chance of hops here. Love cloudy iPas this was delicious. Nice balance of hop and sweet. Cantaloupe and citrus notes make it a fruity delight. The hops add texture and round it out . Nice mouthfeel too. It's almost like drinking hoppy juice. Super nice staff! Lauren was friendly and knowledgeable. She helped me pick out my fight. Kicked it on the couch, right in front of the brewing system. Pretty cool atmosphere - before heading out to my next beer adventure. read more

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Archetype Brewing is brewing up fantastic beers, is dog friendly and had a TV so I could watch football! Towards the end of my visit this reminded me of breweries that I do not like to visit.. there were two separate parties, one of which was having a baby shower while the other was having a baby's birthday party. One of the parties ended up blocking our view of the TV so we left.. But, the beer was good so that was a plus. read more

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Great beer, dog friendly, chill staff. What more do you need? My favorite part was the layout: some inside seating, some outside seating, some rooftop seating. Made it here 2 out of 3 nights in town, and will return next visit to Asheville. As with what seemed like the majority of A-Ville breweries, no flights. read more

Archetype was just a short drive from our home base in downtown Asheville and worth the drive to visit. There are a couple of food options nearby and a solid beer lineup. The place seemed relatively new with lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Service was a bit slow but they did have someone training so thats likely the cause. Everyone was friendly and helpful though. read more

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We had a work "thanksgiving" celebration. Rae was a pleasure to deal with the staff was friendly with great service. It was a great venue with great people helping make it happen read more

Ooh, I wanted to love the place based on their philosophy and approach to brewing. The location is pretty good--corner, good parking, close enough to interstate while still nestled in a kitschy Asheville area of some branding. The shop is nice--easy decor, spacious without feeling cavernous, and a bit of outdoor / patio space. I think there is a rooftop, too. I'm a craft drinker, but the beer didn't tray pluck me. I'm relatively sure it is just a matter of my preferences--they have a solid operation and everyone else looked pleased. Bar staff was just ok--the shop was not busy enough for their odd blend of snark and disinterest. Management was engaging, though, and happy to schmooze with customers. Side note--top notch pizza place and Chinese place next door (per local word of mouth). read more

This was our first time here and we were glad we chose this brewery. The staff were wonderful and informative. The beers were delicious. We got the Harrison Ford, Talking to Plants, and the False Antagonist. I recommend them all. We actually left with a growler of Talking to Plants. Very cool laid back atmosphere. We'll definitely be back next time we are in Asheville. read more

This was the third and last brewery stop on Friday night. It was mostly quiet, with just a few tables filled and a handful of people at the bar. Notably, there was a super cute pup with a tutu on ready to greet us! My sister and I again split a flight and were not disappointed in our selections. We noted that there were only a few IPAs (we love breweries with variety!) and we loved the pipes above the taps showing the color of the beer. I've never seen that before and it was a nice touch. read more

Archetype Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

This brewery has so much going for it. Will, the bartender, is fantastic! The all-inclusive flag is just so positive and affirming. It's more than a brewery as it is a place to gather with friends around daily events that the brewery hosts. Be sure to check them out. I'm quite interested in Food Truck Sundays. read more

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As of this writing they don't have their own beer yet so this review will deal with the ambiance, atmosphere, service, etc. That being said, first impressions are good. The service was friendly and fast. I really love the set up in terms of seating. Plenty of seating inside and out. They also have a wide variety of seating: high tops, tables, the bar, a couch, and two patios. I do like their selection of guest taps. One thing I think is key is that the music isn't too loud. Big fan of that. It is also peacefully chill. But this will probably change as word gets out. I'll need to return to taste their beer. I just hope the beer lives up to the rest of the operation. I feel their beer will determine if the get bumped to 5 stars. read more

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4/5 October 2017. We took the walk up the hill from New Belgium on the recommendation of a patron at another brewery to check out Archetype. It hadn't been on our radar up to that point as there are so many breweries in the area that some can fall through the cracks. It turned out to be a good decision. The facility is fairly new and very modern. They had a decent variety of styles for a still young brewery. The atmosphere was clean and comfortable. The service was great. The IPAs seemed to be good (I don't like IPAs personally but they stacked up well with other highly regarded IPAs I've had). I did really enjoy the Belgian Blonde and the Dry Nitro Stout. The Festbier and Saison were good as well. Overall I'm quite happy we made the trek up the hill and would recommend you do the same. read more

Archetype Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina