We produce approachable and balanced beers in the heart of Asheville NC, the little circus town we call home. Find our lagers and ales in grocery stores, restaurants, and bottle shops across NC, SC, TN, OH, KY, GA, AL, IN, & VA. Visit our four locations: the 27,000 square foot Big Top Production Facility & Taproom located half a mile from the Biltmore Estate, the South Slope Specialty Brewery & Taproom located in the South Slope region of downtown specializing in sour and wild ales, our Golden Belt Taproom in Durham, NC, or our newest Taproom in South Knoxville.
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LAGER
This true American lager is as approachable as it is delicious, a perfect balance of light Pilsen malt and German hops. Extensively lagered until the beer reaches peak maturity, this lager is your handcrafted option when only a refreshing, light beer will do.
Available year-round in 6-packs of 16oz cans.
IMPORTANT FEATURE: This beer is lagered for 7 weeks to ensure proper flavor and cleanness, much longer than typical craft lagers.
HOPS: German Tradition, German Tettnang | COLOR: Clear Gold | YEAST: Lager
ABV
IBU
SRM
AROMA
Very clean, with very mild notes of grain.
TASTING NOTES
Light on the palate, with a crisp and dry finish.
OVERALL
This is a light, approachable, easy-drinking beer brewed in the classic German Pilsner style. Your craft alternative for light beer.
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The final days of Sour To The People Week are upon us! Now through Sunday, 2/28, our South Slope, Durham, Knoxville, and Wilmington taprooms are pouring a unique selection of limited-release sour specialty brews that see zero distro, so come taste 'em while you still can. pic.twitter.com/Kil0…
About 12 hours ago from Hi-Wire Brewing's Twitter via Sprout Social
This $40 Super Duper Epically Awesome Beer Bundle features two 4pks of Tangerine Peach Passionfruit Sour Smoothie, one 4pk of Munich Rye Lager & one 375mL bottle of BA American Strong Ale plus FREE SHIPPING! Hit shop.hiwirebrewing.c… now. pic.twitter.com/5A8v…
Yesterday from Hi-Wire Brewing's Twitter via Twitter Web App
3 new beers out today: Peach Colada Sour Smoothie with @PontoonBrewing (7.5% ABV), Fernet-Aged Sour Blonde (7.3% ABV), AND Spiced Sour Brown with Grains of Paradise & Sweet Orange Peel (8.3% ABV). Get them in Asheville & at shop.hiwirebrewing.c… today. Other taprooms soon. pic.twitter.com/JQmu…
About a day ago from Hi-Wire Brewing's Twitter via Sprout Social
PEACH COLADA SOUR SMOOTHIE WITH PEACHES, PINEAPPLE, COCONUT, LIME, VANILLA, AND LACTOSE brewed in collaboration with ATL's @PontoonBrewing under our Hi-Wire Loves Series is out tomorrow, 2/26, in Asheville taprooms & shop.hiwirebrewing.c…. pic.twitter.com/ihto…
About 2 days ago from Hi-Wire Brewing's Twitter via Sprout Social
With a total fermentation time of 14.5 months, Spiced Sour Brown with Grains of Paradise & Sweet Orange Peel (8.3% ABV) is out this Friday in all of our taprooms except for Wilmington – soon! – for $18 per 750mL bottle. pic.twitter.com/9ejQ…
About 3 days ago from Hi-Wire Brewing's Twitter via Sprout Social