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    Hi-Wire Brewing

    4.1 (251 reviews)
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    Open 2:00 pm - 10:00 PM

    By appointment only

    Updated 2 months ago

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    Norman L.

    Bartender was nice enough but not exactly outgoing. Got the Friday Recession special which was a standard hot dog, bag of chips and a beer for $8! Hard to beat that deal. Ordered the Bed of Nails brown ale and it was a pretty good brown. I prefer my brown ales a little on the lighter side and this one was perfect. Hot dog was decent. A little boring on the inside but has a hidden tiki bar back in the back. Met some really nice locals that ended up buying us a second beer which was really nice of them!

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    Arlene P.

    Laid-back, quiet spot on a Thursday afternoon. The bartender was great--friendly and knowledgeable. I tried a few beers he suggested, but the Coffee Porter with its coffee and chocolate flavors was my favorite. Also got some great tips on places to visit nearby. Cool place to relax, enjoy a beer, and meet friendly locals (and their dogs). Would definitely come back.

    Mike V.

    Last stop on my quick trip to Asheville. Sadly amost 2 months after Helene many breweries were still closed, granted it was a Monday. But fortunately a few of my favorites were open and welcoming guests in. So before wanted to support those still there! Hi Wire has always has some great beers, though I had not been to this location in the past. Sadly their other location with the beer garden sustain a lot of damage during the storm, but I hope they will be able to recover. The bartender was friendly and welcoming. The space was being, lively and vibrant and just. A nice place to relax for a drink. I'll be bad in future visits, no doubt

    Kristin C.

    This is a good spot and I like the seating they have that faces the street. They don't serve food but we ordered from Bear's BBQ which is just around the corner and brought it into Hi-Wire. All of the beers were good and the bartender was friendly. Make sure you walk to the back area where the tiki bar is, it's super interesting to see!

    Margarita & Blonde Ale with old school Super Nintendo & more
    Krystal G.

    Enjoyed playing the old school Nintendo while sipping on my Margarita. Another place we always stop at when visiting Asheville. Tasty spirits, fun atmosphere, friendly service, plenty of seating. There is also another type area past the distillery called Tiki Easy. Different type vibe but still fun.

    Hi-Wire's wonderful brown ale, the Bed of Nails!
    Alden C.

    Finally got to try Hi-Wire Brewing for the first time. Steve and I had an absolutely amazing brown ale known as the Bed of Nails. We don't get brown ales often (or not often enough)and when we do we generally like them but this particular brown ale was so exceptionally good! Flavor features that you can look for with this beer is malty, toffee, sweetness along with a smooth texture. It is also very light bodied which makes it very, very easy to have more than one of this beer. And why wouldn't you?

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    Rick S.

    Very cool spot for a beer. Nice selection that's not over done. Friendly staff. Dogs welcome. If you're planning a pub crawl in Asheville, this is a must.

    Caramel Macchiato on the left and Bed of Nails on the right!
    Craig H.

    I only tried 2 of the beers here. The caramel macchiato had more of a coffee flavor than caramel. The Bed of Nails Brown Ale was good, but I can't say it broke into my top 5 of all time. They had a couple of table top mini hook and ring games you could play. The overall atmosphere was a chill and relaxing vibe.

    Mark C.

    Cool vibe with a wide variety of beers. You can't go wrong, especially if you like dark beers. They've got a line of 10W-40 and even 20W-50 beers (named like a motor oil but FAR FROM IT!) They are delicious. We were the only one in the place late on a Monday night. Kind of cool but the bartender wasn't too friendly. (Guess just wanted to go home). Don't let that stop you though...still a very good brewery.

    Love the aesthetic and energy but not really the beer.
    Allison M.

    Lovely and lively local brewery that has since blown up. I think there are a few of them now- Asheville and beyond. Honestly I do not like their beers. So so hoppy and kind of lacking in diversity. The bed of nails is my go to if I had to choose. Last time I went I opted for a NA beer and lemonade as I just did not want a beer. Some of my ipa loving friends find their beer ok but nobody I know is really passionate about the flavor. In my opinion, the winning aspect here is the space. All their breweries are open yes cozy. Wood tables and chairs, cool lights and spaces for all. The staff is always pleasant too.

    Kathleen K.

    Lovely spot! Dog friendly! A few non alcoholic options! Reasonably priced! Nice staff behind the bar! Would be a great spot to meet up with folks or for a solo bev! My nonalcoholic lemonade could have used a glass with ice but otherwise excellent. Rainbow themed aesthetic!

    Kathy V.

    Nice staff. Cool mural. I was able to do some smaller-sized pours for tastings. Hi-Wire does a LOT of IPAs which are NOT my thing, but I like trying new beers and visiting breweries, so the rainbow burst on the front of Hi-Wire made me want to visit despite the fact that I wasn't sure I would like anything on tap. But they had some sour-adjacent options and some interesting sounding dark beers that were worth a try. I visited mid-day on a week day and was one of very few people there, and they had the windows and garage doors open (Covid concern actions) and it was a lovely time. I maintain they don't do a lot of beers that appeal to me...but I would absolutely visit again, should I be with someone interested in going.

    Autumn M.

    Lots of beer options. The dragon fruit sour and 9th anniversary Bulleit barrel aged beers were both good. The beertender was friendly and the space was your standard brewery setup. It's really close to downtown so it was an easy walk from my hotel on Battery Park. They sell half pours so I was able to try a couple of things. I did ask for a taste of the pickle beer and I have to say it was much better than other pickle beers I know. Much more mellow so if you are debating, give it a try!

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    Great location, nice selection of diverse beers. Only indoor seating, and it is dog friendly. Really fun, bubbly, colorful atmosphere.

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