We stopped in this brewery on the way back from Oskar Blues. I actually wish we would have stopped before OB. I had the HazeMe Hazy IPA and my husband had the Dunkel Buck, dark German lager. Both beers were delicious...the HazeMe was not too hoppy, and not overly citrusy-just the right amount. The Dunkel Buck was light and full of flavor. We ordered a chipotle cheesesteak from Gordingo's , and that was very good, also. Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend stopping here! read more

Been coming here since they opened, they do a real nice job providing a big selection of handcrafted beers. There are usually two beer pouring staffers behind the bar, and they know what they have behind the funny names given all the different beers. The music they play over the speakers is boring at best, and when asked to hear the tv audio in a separate room, where there was a sports event on tv, was told they couldn't do that because of copyright violations, I don't think that is true... Food here is good, but nothing really over the top. read more

This brewery was pretty close to the Airbnb I stayed at. I wish they had a wheat beer on draft but the recommended Mexican lager was pretty good that I ended up getting a second one. I liked that there was ample seating with both indoor and outdoor options, however, I hated the chairs! The chairs are awkward and flat out uncomfortable! read more

Ecusta Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Brevard, North Carolina

The restaurant inside makes this a great experience. The beer choices are numerous and very good. The food went well with the beer. We had the burrito and the taco special, both were large portions and were very tasty. Highly recommend this brewery and restaurant. read more

We have been here twice and is quickly becoming my favorite brewery in the US. The staff is super nice, the beers are great, the food is to die for, and the mountain views are a huge plus... and dog friendly! Cheers to Ecusta Brewing! read more

Omg, this place is ridiculously good! If you are in for a Mexican feast, please try this place! Just go ahead and get the triple dip app, "The Works" and thank me later. I love Cali burritos and this place has one of the best I've had since Cali! My wife ordered the fresca tacos with chicken and they were awesome! And the beer is legit as well! Get the Mexican lager with your meal and you'll be good to go. And talk about fast! Before we got going on the dips the food was ready! We will definitely be coming back! read more

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Pretty cool place for a cold beer in Brevard! Nachos were over rated, good beer and awesome location and vibe!

Amazing beers. I ordered a flight of four beers, each one was excellent. I especially liked the Porter, very smooth malt flavor. Also ordered a burrito bowl that was delicious, lots of flavor. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. The parking lot gets very full, but don't let that discourage you. The brewery itself is very large and they do a good job of managing the crowd. This place should definitely be on your list of things to do when visiting Brevard. This is the place to grab a cold beer and some quick Mexican food after a long bike ride or hike. Highly recommend! read more

Amazing food and beer! I had the Queso tacos 3 which have roasted pork, cheese red onions and cilantro . The tacos alone are very tasty but are served with a trio of sauces, green chile, red chile and habanero. I love hot and spicy and they didn't miss! I love Brevard and can't wait to get back! read more

Great local brewery. Staff and owner are very friendly. So much space indoors and outdoors. They also have a taco shop inside to order food which is a plus! Lots of merchandise to purchase inside. Beer is reasonably price and their bathrooms are clean! read more

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Love this place. Drinks are great and food is delicious. Husband has allergies and they have been very accompanying and careful with our food. The nachos are huge and really good. Great outdoor seating. read more

The service was excellent, the food was awesome and the staff are super friendly. You won't be disappointed. Bowls are excellent and plenty for leftover! read more

We popped in for a quick beer while in the area running an errand for our family that live in the area. The place looks pretty cool, and it's HUGE! Lots of seating both inside, and they have patio seating in front and on the sure. They have a good variety of beers to choose from and we both really enjoyed the ones we tried. There's also a window inside where you can order Mexican food, but we didn't stay to eat. read more

Great service, tried something new and went with the sour (very yummy!), and got a delicious Oklahoma smash burger from smash NC. Highly recommend both businesses and can't wait to return!! Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating available, beautiful sunset views, and a few different dartboards were available along with some kind of game going on inside. Awesome brewery! read more

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The FOOD IS AMAZING! Easily the best tacos i've ever had. Super cute space. Enjoyed it! read more

We recently visited Ecusta on a trip to Brevard, and overall, we were impressed with the brewery. However, I need to mention the one negative thing up front. I have a pet peeve with restaurants - if you're going to allow children in your establishment, you need to provide a place for BOTH parents to change a diaper. The only thing worse than not having any changing tables, is to only have the changing table in the women's restroom. Ecusta failed here - there is a changing table in the women's restroom, but not in the men's. While I hope this was merely an oversight, I'm asking that the manager correct this. There is plenty of room in the men's restroom for a changing table, and I often take my children out "unaccompanied" by my wife. I truly appreciate breweries that are kid friendly, but please give both parents a safe and sanitary place to change a diaper. On to the beer and food - Ecusta has a great number and variety of beer offerings. Some breweries are IPA heavy, but Ecusta has a variety of styles, and bring in offerings from other breweries to round out their menu, such as ciders. They offer flights of 4, which I recommend to try a few different styles. Ecusta also has an in-house kitchen, not solely relying on food trucks as many other breweries often do. The menu was rather impressive, and the 2 dishes we tried (carne asada fries and the shrimp and grits) were well put together and delicious. The brewery is "mostly" kid friendly, save for the lack of a changing table in the men's room. There is a room at the end of the bar that is 21+, which is needed for the dart boards in that room. I appreciate having dart boards, although it does mean less seating for families. Despite that, many families were there, and were relatively well behaved. Dogs are welcome outside, and there is a large amount of outdoor seating. Overall, Ecusta is a solid brewery in a small mountain town where there are limited options. They would hold their own in a larger city, and are a popular location for locals and tourists in Brevard. The brewery can get busy on the weekends, so plan to get there early if you need indoor seating. But to the owners and staff - PLEASE put a changing table in your men's restroom! Dad's change diapers too, and this Dad likes to take his kids out to teach them how to be well behaved patrons at breweries. read more

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It was a easy location to find. There's plenty of parking. It was very roomy on the inside, the climate was very pleasant, the music was not overbearing, people were able to carry on conversations with their , and service was excellent. I look forward to my next visit there. read more

Lots of bikers and dogs. Seems a lot more our speed than the place over by the Hub :) Good beers Great swag Even better food Dig it read more

Ecusta Brewing - Chips with the works or ultimate or something? Best $11 I spent on this trip - Breweries Near Me - Brevard, North Carolina

Excellent selections of beer in a beautiful space. Surrounded by gorgeous mountains whether sitting on their expansive patio or indoors. read more

Ecusta Brewing - Beautiful surroundings to drink beer in. - Breweries Near Me - Brevard, North Carolina

We accidentally stumbled upon this brewery! It's such an amazing space! We didn't order food (there was a food truck there that day). The service was great. The gentleman tending bar was friendly and helpful. What we really appreciated was that there was an adults only space that included indoor and outdoor seating. It was so peaceful and relaxing with great views! read more

Ecusta Brewing - Outside - Breweries Near Me - Brevard, North Carolina

Great little stop after a hike at Looking Glass Rock! They had a good variety of beer and cider/seltzer, lots of outdoor seating, and they also had a Mexican food window in the brewery if you're looking for food. Glad we stumbled upon this place! read more

Ecusta Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Brevard, North Carolina

We were in the area and didn't need a big lunch, but don't pass up local beer. My parents, husband and I brought our two kids (almost 2 and 4). We tried two flights, a bowl of blackened poblano cheese grits and the southwest style fries. Everything was delicious! My only drawback is that several people have said that Ecusta isn't kid friendly, which shows because they have a changing table in the women's restroom, but not the men's. This doesn't discourage parents and kids, it's sexist. My husband feels even more strongly about it. Apparently the manager has said that they don't care about being kid friendly, which is their prerogative, but don't be sexist. read more

Great brewery in Brevard! The bartender let me try a couple beers before setting on one. There is also a great little food service inside the brewery. Chips and queso were excellent! read more

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Good beer. Incredible food. Even better service. Lady who assisted us at the food window today was unparalleled. Can't wait to go back to see you guys read more

We stopped here after a long weekend camping near the Davidson River. The building is separated into two sections, a bar and a kitchen side. There is a lot of seating options for both inside and out. It's all self-serve which is nice and great for families. The food came out quickly and was delicious. There is a nice selection of beers they brew. My favorite was the ESB, which you don't see many these days in the sea of IPAs out there. We will surely be back for a visit. read more

Good beer, dog friendly, large space lots of parking even for those RV years is a lot across the street and seems not to be a big problem to park in trucks etc. darts lots of darts and they have Mexican food restaurant inside read more

Ecusta Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Brevard, North Carolina

Very good. Very clean. A good find after a day of biking. Recommended by Sycamore Cycles (which is great too btw) Nice variety of beer and ciders. Mexican/Tex-mex ish food was delicious as well! read more

Great little brewery right off the main road to Looking Glass Falls & Sliding Rock! Fantastic pitstop to or from the BRP and on the main road going into town. Decent beer selection with fun decor/seating. Interesting sours, but they have nice high gravity options as well! Was not busy at all when I walked in, but got packed pretty quickly. Barstaff is nice and at $8 the flight of 4 was priced right! read more

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There's too much good beer in the area to find yourself at Ecusta. The best beer I've had there has been meh, the staff is a little snooty for working in a rural parking lot, and the outdoor tables all face the parking lot rather than the scenic open field behind the brewery. Drive the 5 minutes to Oskar Blues and thank me later. read more

Great food attached to great beer selection. Not just food truck fare. Chill indoor and outdoor seating.

A few years later and still not sold on this place. First, compared to other local breweries, they're the only one that doesn't have flights of beer or 4 oz. taster pours. All their beers are either full or half-pint pours. They have a good selection of beers, but mainly IPA which isn't our jam. A couple sours are good and they did good on St. Patrick's Day with having a green beer on tap! read more

Ecusta Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Brevard, North Carolina

We stopped by here for lunch after doing some hiking. We grabbed a table, perused the online menu, then my husband went to the counter to order and get our buzzer. The food was ready quickly and delicious! I had the chop chop salad with soy curls, and it was one of my favorite meals on our trip. Everything was fresh and delicious. The kids had quesadillas with fries and enjoyed them. read more

Although the food was good, the bartender was VERY unfriendly. It was even less than that. The bartender was abrasive and unwelcoming. Had they been more kind we would have stayed longer, had another round. I will not recommend this place. I will tell other visitors to steer clear. read more

I just wrapped up a private event at Ecusta Brewing, and couldn't be happier with the outcome! We rented the event space; a lovely private room with TVs, outdoor deck access, and it's own bar. We had the event catered from the restaurant on-site: "Gordingo's". This food was hands-down some of the best taco/Mexican-inspired food that I've had in WNC. They definitely went all out in offering all of the available food options, toppings, sauces, extras, accoutrements, goodies, etc. you MUST try the Caribbean jerk chicken! And the beer is equally amazing. There is certainly something for every palette, and I'd highly recommend the "rails-to-trails" ale! read more

Tasty bowls , great beer, nice porches to bring your dog. A very quiet setting, it looks like the parking area is being expanded.

The surprise brewery of this year's Asheville trip. Seen it many times as we would go into the forest or even stop at Dolly's. It's in a strip mall and if I was judging a book by it's cover, this would be I'll skip it (or maybe watch the movie at best). So never went before. I was wrong. Ecusta sits in the corner of the shopping plaza, the restaurant has a nice darker theme inside if I recall but very chill. And a nicer than I though back patio (don't expect Sierra Nevada or anything, but better than I thought with a lake/river behind it). It was a quick stop in, so had a flight. And the beers were great. I write this a week later as I'm wearing my super cool Ecusta t shirt. Now I know....next time, Ecusta stop! read more

Ecusta Brewing - Beer flight - Breweries Near Me - Brevard, North Carolina

Nice stop for a cold beer after exploring the mountains! Bartender was nice and had good recommendations. Wide range of beer styles and they were following covid guidelines! I hope to be back on my next trip! read more

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Fantastic new location! With a kitchen! Great day trip for lunch and a cold brew. Definitely be back. read more

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Amazing people and amazing service!!! love to come back to this place time and time again, highly recommended if youre in the area!!!

Ecusta Brewing with an assist from Gordingo's is fast becoming a regular stop for us. Good original brews and Mexican fare served via rice bowls (and burritos if desired). A nice upfit of an abandoned building to boot. Two Ace Frehley thumbs up. I'm proud of my wife for finishing an entire bowl (after a hike of course). read more