Came in for a beer after a lot of locals recommended. Not a lot of parking and next door to a busy restaurant also with not a lot of parking. Ended up parking a way down the street. If you are coming from the East it is easy to miss as the only sign is on the corner facing West and the food trucks block it a bit. Once inside they have a nice courtyard and a small inside bar area with seating at the bar and a couple of high tops. Sat at the bar and Elizabeth was very helpful explaining the beers and providing a couple of samples before we landed on our beers. All beers are barrel aged and gluten reduced so that is nice. Beers were very good but was only able to have one this time. Elizabeth and the other customers were all super friendly with recommendations for other places to try. Would definitely recommend as one of my top 5 breweries in Asheville and will be back! read more

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A cool local bar with a great indoor/outdoor space! The service was good and the barstaff friendly and outgoing. She gave us great recommendations for other stops on our trip to Asheville. I had the Krispr Kölsch. It was true to the Kölsch flavor. I would come back again. Heads up though, parking is tricky on a busy day. read more

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Some the best beer in Asheville their brewing process is slightly different which gives it a better taste and not so filling. Food truck was great ! Firecracker shrimp is what we had for 12.00 which came out quickly. Free parking in the back of brewery rather limited spaces. read more

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Cute little place for beer. Sat outside under the covered patio. Plenty of space! Great selection of beer. Very friendly bartender! read more

Cellarest Beer Project - Beer Gardens Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

The beers are delicious, and the variety and the creativity of styles make them unique. Plus the beertender was very friendly and helpful and friendly when picking up what to have from their menu. The place is very nice and got lucky again with the nice weather, they have outdoor seating where you can enjoy your drinks. They don't have food, but the place on the next corner would bring your order to you if you let them know you're at the brewery. What did I drink? - Lumina, West Coast Pilsner 6% ABV - Zissou, French Lager 5.5% ABV - Bridgid, Maibock 7.4% ABV - Syzygy, Schwarzbier 4.5% ABV read more

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Cellarest was a fun little place. It's tiny, but they had outdoor seating and a food truck on-site. The gal serving up the brew was awesome, fun, and friendly. She knew all about her brews and was engaging. I didn't fall in love with the brews we tried, but they were all tasty and fresh. In a town with as many breweries as Asheville it's hard not to find a bunch of repeats with different names. That wasn't the case on our visit here. read more

Cellarest Beer Project was a fun spot to grab a beer at. We decided to have two rounds, it was the apricate for me and the yatta for my husband. Both were great choices. They switch the beers that they brew up so I will have to visit again soon. Cheers! read more

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Cute little spot! We went on a grand brewery crawl, and loved this stop! We enjoyed a few tasters since they did not do flights. They had a wide selection of interesting beers available, and some chips, no foot or restaurant. But had a beautiful outdoor patio and a cool indoor setting! Definitely a fun and tasty stop on our self made tour! read more

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There are already like eleventy-thousand reviews on Asheville breweries asking where to go on their beer city tours (really, try the search; I counted). And, I've already shared that the best brewery in Asheville is not in Asheville (in my opinion that honor goes to Zebulon Artisan Ales in nearby Weaverville). So, now it's time to share a newer favorite of the locals that is actually within city boundaries. You'll still need to venture outside of central downtown a mile or so to eclectic West Asheville to find Cellarest Beer Project. When you grab some nearby street parking along Haywood Rd and stroll past their outdoor seating to enter via the large open garage doors don't squint too hard at their draft list trying to find a hazy DDHs or a Carmen Miranda hat's inspired smoothie sour. These guys focus on fermenting, lagering, and aging beer on various woods using locally sourced and foraged ingredients to produce delicate beers like a cherrywood fermented English ale, the latest "could-be-a-trend-but-probably-won't" Cold IPA, or the Acacia-fermented and Oak-aged dark lager pictured above. But, maybe the high-ABV saison, sessionable stout, or smoked lager they have on draft right now look more up your alley. Whatever you choose it'll be fragrant, complex, and most likely under 7% ABV, so try a couple. read more

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Great beer A wonderful Pilsner, pet friendly, AC inside & pets allowed Great outside as well Great staff Small & cozy read more

Brand new beer garden in West Asheville. Hubby and I stopped by on a Saturday afternoon and there was a good crowd. Most seating is outside picnic tables. They play excellent music and the crowd is a mix of everything- very dog friendly. The staff is really friendly. Started off with Izles, a fantastic Irish Dry Stout. They also offer wine. From the table you can order food from a nearby restaurant (WALK) and have it delivered. They don't have a parking lot so it's taking a chance on street parking. read more

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Super cool spot in West Asheville. It is right in the same area of some other bars, breweries, and restaurants and has a very nice outside area. When we arrived they had a food truck and a band playing but you could easily escape inside to hang out with your friends. They also had a selection of games to play which I always am a fan of and their drink selection was pretty nice. I really liked this area because there were people of all ages and walks of life and plenty of families hanging out and enjoying the nice weather and a beverage. read more

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Looking for a break from the grunge and funk of Asheville? Step into a clean and trendy brewery with beer/wine blends, light beers, sours, saisons, and food trucks, surrounded by people who look cool but shower regularly. Thank goodness. read more

Visiting from out of town and stumbled upon this gem. Now, I want to go every day, but I know I should explore--lol. Andrea was my bartender and she was so friendly and helpful. I settled on a tasty Blonde Ale. I also had a chance to talk to owner Mark about his business plan. Don't worry about food either. You can grab some at the on-site food truck (a different truck each day) or at the restaurant next door. They have cool gear for sale, too. read more

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A homebrew club friend recommended I stop by while visiting Asheville. We did and now have another regular. There are so many breweries in the area yet Cellarest brings something special and new. We tried an IPA, dark lager, pale ale, and saison. All were fantastic. The atmosphere and service were outstanding too. We'll be back soon. read more

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Awesome place but needs to step it up with their service. One bartender = 20+ minute wait to get a beer.

The beer here is really good. There is no doubt about that. You can tell that the brewing staff are pouring themselves into making an exceptional product. The vibe on a Wednesday in December was not very welcoming. I stood at the bar and it was difficult to get any interesting insights on methodology or brewing philosophy. That's what I enjoy about breweries so take it with a grain. I hope that my experience was a fluke but -- there you have it -- that was my experience. read more

Tried the marzen and saison, both were good but I thought the marzen was fantastic. The beer pourers were nice. Lots of outdoor seating. Nice vibe. Next to Battle Cat coffee. Would go back for the marzen. read more

One of our favorite breweries we stopped at. Friendly and informative staff helped us pick out the perfect beer. They have a great patio to sit out and enjoy a drink on. read more

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I was recently at Cellarest for a literary event sponsored by Punch Bucket Lit. Cellarest was a great venue for the reading and allowed folks to enjoy specially crafted beer (that was great!) while listening to powerful poetry and a sobering short story read by the writers. Kudos to Harrison Fahrer and his business partner, Matt, for creating a place that celebrates the arts while providing the best beer in West Asheville. Cellarest is a creative, unique place - definitely worth a visit! I'll return every time I'm in Asheville! If I lived there, Cellarest would definitely be my "watering hole!" read more

What a wonderful experience! Great beer! Wonderful service and atmosphere! Delightful conversations with staff and friends! We had the opportunity to listen to wonderful poetry by #bulletproofbandana as a part of the Punch Bucket Lit series. So good to see such events at such a great local brewery! Go visit Cellarest Beer Project when you are in the Asheville area! read more

The most different brewery in Asheville; no Asheville brewery (and few beyond it) has a more clearly defined point of view. The brewery's trademark wood fermentation brings depth and character to each beer. Staff is hyper-knowledgable, taproom is comfy. Not for the hazebros. read more

If you haven't been here yet and are thinking about it, just do it. One of the more unique breweries I've ever been to, which is a huge plus for Asheville. I only had one full pour but sampled many others, and everything was delicious. Harrison, the FOH manager, was extremely hospitable. I'm not sure I'll return to Asheville without making a stop here. read more