Burning Blush Brewery is a must visit if you're in the area. We stopped by after a hike on our way back to Asheville, and it was the perfect way to wind down. The vibe is a unique mix of medieval and gothic. The space itself is beautiful, with a good outdoor area and is conveniently located right off of the road. I ordered an IPA that was so good that I had to go back for a second. This spot is definitely worth checking out. Cheers! read more

4.5 First timers and the beer/wine was good, the service was very nice and friendly and the ambiance relaxing. It was a nice visit on a Friday after work. The food truck was good. We had the burger, taco and brisket sandwich which were all very good. Recommended and we'd be be back to enout read more

Burning Blush Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Mills River, North Carolina

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LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVED this place so much . The vibes were just really cool ! Inside you have like old school stines and stained glass and the beers were actually very good ! The brewery has an open glass separating the indoor sitting area which was cool you could see everything and the outside area was huge with many picnic tables . The server who served us was nice and suggestive of great brews. This was one of our favorite breweries ! read more

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Best brewery around western NC for consistency and quality. Always ice cold beer. Great family run business. Clean inside and out. Variety of food trucks. Up to date website. Very dog and people friendly. My favorite spot. Plenty of parking. Fair prices. Tax included. Great to-go deals as well. read more

What a great little brewery! Beautifully decorated inside with more of a medieval, gothic vibe with large wooden tables. Super laidback. Plenty of outdoor seating as well. Good beer selection on tap. Ciders will always be my favorite, and they also had 3 delicious ciders on tap as well. They usually have a food truck outside. We were here with the Toasted Cuban - tasty Cuban sandwich. Their fries (or potato sticks) leave a bit to be desired. Staff here are absolutely wonderful! Highly recommend stopping by for a beer. read more

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Nice atmosphere, cool decor, great beer and always a good food truck. Dog friendly, plenty of parking and nice staff!

A small craft brewery in Mills River ping it right!! Hands down a true gem with their beers!! Stop in and enjoy a great brew!!

Cool brewery located in Mills River NC outside Asheville. Their building and tasting room are truly original, beautiful decor inside and a cool patio area, they have huge tables inside as well as one "round" table that looks like knights would sit at. The beer was good too, I had an IPA which was true to the style. Enjoyed the weather and the beer sitting on the patio. Open Sunday, 12-8PM Monday to Saturday 12-9PM. read more

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This beautiful brewery, in Mills River, is set in a unique space that evokes Victorian, gothic vibes. Taking its name from a poem by Edgar Allan Poe, Burning Blush draws you in with its inviting ambiance, friendly service, and flavorful brews. The aforementioned poem, 'Song', recounts Poe's longing for a former lover. In myriad letters, he ends up penning poetic prose in which he expresses his profound love for her. However, unbeknownst to him, said letters never reach her, as they are intercepted by her parents. Poe paints the picture poignantly, as he waxes poetically about the "burning blush" that appears upon her silky smooth skin, when she learns of her former paramour's love letters. The brewmaster originally wanted to be a pharmacist, but he decided to veer off the well-traveled path and study brewing in England instead. Upon his return, there were only seven breweries in Asheville. After helping open Birds Fly South in Greenville, South Carolina, he joined forces with his family to found the space within which you are now sitting. The beers on offer here compare well vis-à-vis the best you'll find in AVL. My favorite thus far is the Square Your Luck juicy IPA. If you're visiting on a nice day, there's an expansive outdoor seating area to enjoy. While they don't serve food, Burning Blush does have a rotating cast of food trucks on site. On my most recent visit, I had the All American Burger from Milk & Honey. I haven't tasted a better burger in months. Unfortunately, as with most places that don't offer food from their own kitchen, the quality of the food truck on site varies widely. For example, I had a bratwurst, from a German themed truck recently, that was almost inedible. Hopefully, they'll start vetting food trucks more thoroughly, going forward, in order to provide a more consistent dining experience. The next time you find yourself in Asheville, I highly recommend making the short drive to Mills River to experience this unique brewery. read more

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Great atmosphere, excellent selection of beers! We have been going to this brewery since they opened.

I ended up going with a flight sampler and chose two ciders and two beers. All of them were really good. The indoor and outdoor setting is really nice. There is also a food truck just outside you can order food from! read more

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One the best breweries just minutes from Asheville. Constantly delivering solid beers to the masses. Food trucks always very good food. read more

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After a day of hiking and waterfall hunting at the Pisgah National Forest, we were famished and looking for a place for a quick bite before heading home. This place was conveniently on our way home. It had stood out to us on our drive there because of the neat building, so I remembered to look for it as we decided where to eat. We then found out it was just a brewery, but that they often have food trucks and did that night. Upon entering, we were pleasantly surprised. This place is massive! It also has amazing decor, awesome artwork, and really neat tables including one in the center that is round and looks like something that's meant for knights to sit at. We went outside and ordered a burger and fries from the food truck, which ended up being very good. As far as the brewery, she got a cider and I got an IPA and both were great! The glasses are pretty cool. They also have a small wine selection. All of the workers were also very friendly and helpful. If we ever head this way again, I think we'll definitely be stopping in again! read more

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Following the Easter service at Unity of the Blue Ridge, this was a great spot to grab an afternoon beer and a comfortable outdoor dining option featuring a revolving selection of food trucks. We lucked out with a lobster roll and stuffed avocado treat. The Memory In A Melody brew was delicious! They opened their doors back in December 2019 just before the pandemic closed them again. Glad to see they survived, because they are an excellent addition to the community. Congratulations to Owner Whit Lanning read more

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Nice place, went several times, took my pups and had fun. There's a rotation of food trucks stop by, one of my things was to check the schedule and get some chow when certain trucks were there. Was never disappointed. read more

Burning Blush Brewery - Snacking from the food truck! - Breweries Near Me - Mills River, North Carolina

We love getting beer here and playing games. The interior is so cool. We love the food trucks they bring out. The staff is so friendly. Super dog friendly! read more

Stopped here after church Sunday, October 23rd. Really interesting place and the CEO of Ingles also works here. Good beer selection and awesome sandwiches from the Deli Volv food truck. I the Italian sandwich with slaw and it was quite delicious. They had about 15 beers on tap. They also have a very spacious interior and a really nice area to sit outside. And dogs are welcome here. Another place I'll visit again. read more

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My brother who is local stopped by for a beer on a Friday afternoon and wondered why it wasn't crowded especially after trying our 1st beer, "Silent Narrator" a Franconian Lager...It was so good!! We both love true German Lagers and this place had a ratio of 3 lagers to 1 IPA. What a nice change, who needs over hopped alcohol "juicy" ales lol.. we had a Dunkelbock lager for 2nd choice. It was a foamy chocolate milkshake of flavor. The legs and head laced the sides of the glass as the beer was consumed. If you haven't visited, please do so and support this lovely beer hall. read more

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This environment is really neat! The building was converted into a brewery with an Edgar Allen Poe theme. The exterior appeared to be stone with large wooden doors. The interior featured murals and decor related to Poes work. A large wooden table with really large king styled chairs sat in the middle of the room with other seating scattered throughout. The bar was huge and covered a large portion of one wall. Moving outdoors, there was a ton of picnic tables with umbrellas scattered throughout the space. It was dog friendly so we were able to sit towards the back to stay out of the way of other people with pups. It was large enough to let our kiddo run around as well. There was a food truck available for dinner so we ordered from there. There was no food otherwise. When my husband went to order his beer, the staff members were really engaging and offered our pups dog treats. This was very family friendly- a great spot when you have young kids and pups! read more

What a beautiful front entrance and even more great detail inside of this place. Everything from the center table chairs, large ceiling fan and all of the painted art on the walls...this place definitely created a cool atmosphere. Dogs are allowed and they even have a spot for dogs to get a drink. Beer was delicious oh and they even have some guest taps and wine options. Great and friendly staff. Nice little place to check out if you are just hopping off the airplane or looking for something new. read more

Melody at Burning Blush was so helpful in helping me throw a surprise 70th birthday party for my friend. The beers and ciders were liked by all attendees. All employees were extremely cordial to our boisterous group. The decor is unique and added to the ambiance. This is a favorite on our rotation of brewery hopping. read more

We visited this brewery during our week long trip to Pisgah with our two German shorthair pointers. Our hike was rained out, though we attempted it anyway. After aborting the hike due to weather, we decided to look for a place to get a mid-day beer. We looked at a couple breweries, even drove to Sierra Nevada Brewery. SN was disappointing since their outdoor area was not covered nor open for service apparently. We then went to Burning Blush to check it out. This was also one of few places open at noon (and it was a weekday). Lucky for us, they allow pups inside, which was a plus given the weather. The place was quiet but as I said, was a weekday with terrible weather. The beers were great, the food truck was amazing, and the staff were very kind. They gave our pups a few biscuits (which they loved). My dogs are my kids, so I'm happy to have found this place! Def recommend if traveling with furry friends! We would 100% go back when we are in the area again. THANK YOU FOR YOUR KINDNESS TO OUR POINTERS! read more

Burning Blush Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Mills River, North Carolina

Premium craft brew at fair prices. Staff and service are top notch! Great experience. We look forward to returning. read more

Burning Blush Brewery - Belgian Triple: While Away the Time! ‼ - Breweries Near Me - Mills River, North Carolina

The place is really unique, we had a great burger from there food truck and our service and beer were excellent.

A cute brewery/winery/distillery near Pisgah National Forest. Very dog friendly, and family friendly. The thing I loved the most, besides their Hefeweisen, was the cathedral ceilings. You can byof, or purchase from the food truck on premises. read more

If you're looking for a homegrown departure from the booming craft brew scene in Asheville, Burning Blush is a fantastic brewery to check out! Their sweeping indoor space is bright, airy, and gives you a view into their brewing room. Their bar is classic vintage, sourced from Chicago during prohibition! The service was fantastic, and our bartender let us sample multiple different drafts while providing us with her own recommendations and thoughts on each beer. Their food truck outside is also innovative and delicious: I mean, where else can you find a hibachi food truck?? I ended up getting the amber ale, and it turned out to be absolutely delicious! You wouldn't realize that the ABV is 9%, because it drinks so smoothly! I would love to come back here again sometime and maybe take a tour of the brewing room and try more of the beers! read more

I spoke with the brewer and he told me that he really liked ales. Based on the beer selection, I would say he was speaking the truth. He really likes ales. And you will, too! He obviously pours is knowledge and love of the craft into the beers he makes. The brewery is an open space with picnic tables inside and out, providing an inviting, dog friendly atmosphere with a clear view of all the brewing vessels. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable to a point, and when that fails they are happy to go get the brewer to provide answers. Huge glasses and great prices make this place totally affordable. A good truck positioned at the front of the building provides a limited dining opportunity. This place is a little off the beaten Asheville beer path, but there are a few in the general area to pair it up with. I recommend you try it out. read more

Best Octoberfest i have had outside of Paulaner...in munich during Octoberfest... Think real crisp Alts, Kolsch and Czech Pils. They are all EXCELLENT. Taps are super short and clean, with a bladder system. High quality throughput! I would love to see a rum bbl aged imperial something if they get around to it!! read more

This place is absolutely barbaric. Arrived on a Wednesday evening at 6.30pm and there were 50-60 screaming children running riot throughout the indoor taproom and outer beer garden - running up and down, shrieking, treating the water dispenser as a toy and showing no regard for being in an adult space. It felt like a leisure centre. The parents were just as bad - completely ignoring their children and also talking at maximum volume. We had to slam our beers and leave because the experience was so unpleasant, which was a shame as the beers were good. Also, who invests in 10 Lukr taps (which cost approx $400) only to turn their space into daycare? Appalling. read more

Can't say enough about this brewery. Love the setting, love the architecture, love the service but most of all love the beer. As a huge fan of pure clean beers, you cannot go wrong with any of the brews here. In a market where hazy IPA's and milkshake IPA's dominate, it's a joy to be able to drink a true German or Czech lager or Helles. Their collabs are top notch and we love it when BB works with a Charlotte brewery so we can get it locally. Thankfully a day trip is not a stretch so we can make the journey every few months to the BB brewery. Find a sunny day and relax in the beer garden with a delicious draft. Don't forget to get some to-go beer!! read more

My favorite brewery in the area! A diverse beer menu ranging from pilsners and lagers to pale ales and IPA's. Their Czech Dark Lager, Juicy IPA, and Oat Pale Ale are really outstanding. Worth the drive from AVL or a stop on the way to the Pisgah! read more

This place is a bit off the beaten path (especially if you're going on an AVL beer tour), but if you have access to a car on your trip it's a necessary stop! Burning blush took their theme and ran with it, and spared no expense in their set up. Not a crazy amount of decor but is a beautiful space- a great painted wall, beautiful bar with stained glass, and even a round table. Would be a great place for a game night or trivia so will likely be going back for that- the beer (such a solid selection - highly recommend the self-muted lager) is just an added bonus. read more

Burning Blush Brewery - Self-Muted - their amber lager - Breweries Near Me - Mills River, North Carolina

The atmosphere is very unique and casual. The outdoor seating area is amazing and different food trucks daily are fun for variety.

Absolutely awesome brewery huge outdoor area really dog friendly great beers large selection plenty game rooms great food truck here tonight definitely off the charts brewery read more

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Good brews and food truck fare. Plenty of room outside for families dogs etc. fun times. read more

Burning Blush Brewery - Spacious seating with umbrellas to keep the sprinkles away on this showery saint patty's day. - Breweries Near Me - Mills River, North Carolina

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Nice dog friendly brewery with covered seating and umbrelled picnic tables in addition to the indoor seating. I normally drink IPAs but tried "A Few Frills" (a west coast hoppy lager), and it was really good. We also had A Salute to Yorkshire and Square Your Luck; all tasty. We ordered from the Olive catering food truck, and both the Shrimp and Avocado Salad and the grilled cheese we ordered were delicious. You can bring in your own food too. There was a large party inside with quite a spread they brought. read more

Excellent brewery with a different food truck every day. They had a wide variety of beverages. I tried several drafts from their brewery. The establishment also carries many other local breweries product. We had a wonderful time there. read more

I am more of a wine drinker but still enjoy trying breweries with hubby . He found some new ipa hoppy favs. But I was excited about the Pinot Grigio and Saison beer. Awesome! We loved this place. Plenty of seating inside and out. A delicious Argentina food truck was there also. read more

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Burning Blush has a great indoor space with benches and an impressive view of brewing space. Outside has so much seating and grass, and they do guest food trucks. Their beers range from eclectic and adventurous to dependable classic standards. The bartenders are knowledgeable and friendly, and the crowd is casual with an upbeat vibe. Whenever I have enough friends with me, I insist on coming here so we can take advantage of their round table. I suggest you do the same. read more

Passed this place on our way to Sierra Nevada, they were closed due to Covid, so we turned around and headed here! So glad we did! Beer is 5 stars, food truck has some work to do. Random choices and bread is $8...would return for beer! Yum! read more

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