This place has so much character! I enjoyed the beer as well but in general, it was a cool place to have some drinks. Live music, lots of kids, lots of people playing games. Lively atmosphere and right in the thick of a quaint town read more

Fantastic spot to hang out inside the incredibly inviting interior or even outdoors on picnic tables or around the fire pit. The staff were incredibly friendly, super knowledge, and their service was efficient. The selection truly has something for everybody, with all sorts of tasty offerings, from beers to non alcoholic cocktails and even some cool nitro brewed coffee. With plenty on tap they also had a selection of bottles and cans of all sorts of beverages available in the fridges. Prices were all incredibly fair, and if sitting outside, theres even a food truck if you want to snack some as well. Just an overall great place to relax and have fun, would highly recommend. read more

What a huge sigh of relief after not the greatest experience at one if the "other" local breweries. Jake and Tikanne behind the bar were absolutely fantastic with welcoming personalities. We had the Mountain Hopshine (IPA), which was perfect. To me, it was similar to Dogfish hHead 90 Minute. We also had Floyd's Humor Raspberry Wit. This was the next best thing to a sour and was amazing! read more

Lookout Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

Gear selection of beers, closing time was a little early for a Friday. Bartender was very courteous and had good recommendations for a flight. read more

We stopped here after eating at the restaurant across the street. The area has quite a few breweries and cool places to check out. We decided to stop in before heading back to our hotel. The interior is pretty basic with a bar to the left as you enter and seating to the right. There is outside seating some covered and some uncovered. I walked up to the bar and ordered one of their IPA's and my wife and I took a seat inside. There were definitely some locals sitting at the the table next to us. My wife and I chatted and look around a bit. The interior was nothing special, just a hangout place. There was a little bit of swag behind the bar. It appears they have about 13 of there own beers on tap. My beer was good but nothing significant. Overall it was a nice stop and a good experience but they really need something more. It kind of left us wanting. Maybe we visited on an off night. We would probably not come back. read more

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Staff was so friendly and helpful. Beer was great. We sat outside at picnic tables where they also had fire pits. Would return!

Local place with trivia night weekly, music bingo weekly, and other great events. Friendly staff behind the bar, convenient with ample nearby parking. read more

Extremely friendly staff, deceptively comfortable wood chairs, beautiful tables and honestly, I just love the feel of the taproom. I get a kind of cabin + beach vibe, but without all the bugs and sand that mess things up. 13th Meridian is a solid, solid milk stout, but I was especially surprised by their NEIPA, Mountain Hopshine (which I was informed is their most popular as mine kicked the current keg halfway through the pour). I don't often rate beers higher than a 4 on Untappd, but this one exceeded that for me. If you're a beer fan visiting Black Mountain, definitely make this a stop. read more

Lookout Brewing - Mountain Hopshine! Sorry, I drank half of it before I took the picture. - Breweries Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

Love this place! They recently gave themselves a makeover (especially the bar area) and it's beautiful. Upon entering it is well organized- there can be quite a few people in here but it doesn't feel busy. They have an outdoor patio for overflow. We sat there and asked them to turn the heaters up. It was cozy and we didn't feel bad being loud. The bartenders are super polite and helpful. The bar area stays busy but it always moves fast and you're never waiting long. They have a ton of variety with their beers and now they've added wine to the mix. You can get a glass (two options) or a bottle. The bottles are ridiculously cheap for buying at an establishment. Like $16 cheap. Brilliant. And they have nice options too. I love that they have a ton of nonalcoholic options for the sober friends ir designated driver friend. They have stouts, porters, ipas! All non alcoholic. Way to be inclusive. Bathrooms clean and cozy (hey-it's winter this is important) and while they don't have food you can walk to Fresh to get pizza and/or salads across the street. Good amount of parking here too. read more

Great brewery away from the crowds in downtown black mountain. Lots of seating- indoors and outdoors. Bartender, Sarah, was super helpful and friendly. I got a flight of four and loved all four of them- toasted hazelnut dunkel, floyds raspberry wit, mad beats Irish red and on the trail golden ale. Limited food- basically pretzels. Come here - you won't be disappointed!! read more

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Located two blocks from downtown Black Mountain, sits an assuming industrial building that sits half empty and half occupied by this place! Some friends and I were in town for a long weekend and were luckily staying 100 yards away in an AirBnB on S. Ridgeway, so this place was almost literally in our backyard...so, of course we wondered over on a Saturday night! We arrived around 9:00 PM and we had the place to ourselves and ended up hanging out until they closed at 10:00 PM. Service - The bartender was absolutely wonderful! (We visited on 2/23/19, so I hope she gets a shout out!). She was super nice, knowledgeable and all around fun! Decor/Layout - Not a big place, but the space is well laid out and utilized. They have two entry doors, the first is in front of the bar and when you walk in you are staring at the bar directly in front of you and then have about five 4-top tables to the right. The other entrance, in the same room, but opens to the big communal table and the "arcade" area that features Golden Tee and a pinball machine. The decor is perfect for the area and a brewery, its sporty via the surfboard and kayak hanging from the ceiling then country by the heavy wood furnishings and industrial style mason jar lights. Atmosphere - Laid back and local. Location - As mentioned, it sits on the corner of S. Ridgeway and State Street, right across from Fresh Pizza and is literally a short walk, about 2 blocks from downtown Black Mountain. Parking - Private lot, plenty of space Price - Great! Pints average $5 each. Now, we can talk about what this place is known for...the beer! While this was my first here, the bartender educated me on how they do things and what they got going on! They usually try to keep around 10 - 12 beers on tap, and a few non-alcoholic options as well. They have a variety of styles from IPA's, Stouts to Sours. If you end up liking what you got and want to take it home, they sell Crowlers and Growlers of their beer! Overall, this place seems like a gem in Black Mountain and it certainly has 7 new fans for life! read more

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Very nice nano brewery. Our server was super sweet. The beer is very good. And we got free pretzels with a Flight, how awesome is that? read more

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When in Asheville you hit breweries, so this was the next stop! Not much on the outside but inside is super cute and they have a great selection of brews! The bartender offered for us to try a few before we decided on one! I decided on the Peppers of the Caribbean Pale Ale. The peppers that are in this brew are make it alittle peppery which is right up my alley and the price was just right.... 9oz for $4! They offer an inside and outside seating area as well as a food truck! If you are I. The black mountain area hit this brewery! read more

Thanks for being a part of the Black Mountain Ale Trail! What a fantastic outing with our fun and knowledgeable ale trail blazer, Siler! We're somewhat familiar with the area but now know more about the breweries, restaurants, and local history. We will definitely return to Lookout Brewing every time when we have friends and family visit the area! Thanks again for an awesome time! Definitely 5 ! read more

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Cute little brewery off the beaten bath. Excellent selection of beers. It's so nice to visit a brewery that is not all IPA's and funky beers like strawberry-PB-pepper. The amber, Irish red and blonde were our faves. The bartender was extremely kind and patient due to the fact we had 3 kiddos with us. Sad we couldn't collect a sticker from here but maybe we will get to come back some day. read more

We had spent the day hiking out at nearby Catawba Falls. We stopped off in Black Mountain for a late lunch. The town is super cute and has lots of little shops and restaurants in the historic downtown area. On our way out of town, we came across Lookout Brewing. We enjoyed the beer. The staff were super friendly. The weather was really nice so we were able to sit outside and enjoy the fresh mountain air. I would definitely stop back in if I'm the area. read more

Driving to Asheville from Catawba Falls Boyfriend and I decided to check out a few breweries in Black Mountain, stop no 1: Lookout Brewing Co. Nano breweries are the best because you get to try experimental beers! Boyfriend and I purchased a flight of 8 - my personal favorites were the Jive Turkey (a beer with roasted pumpkin and squash), Stout and Black Mountain IPA. This spot is chill too with good company. If you are around the area, check them out! Note, this brewery is dog friendly as long as they are on a leash! read more

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We visited Lookout Brewing for the first time this week, and we were impressed! We stopped in after hiking Catawba Falls. The bartender ROCKED IT--she knew every customer by name and their usual order. (Clearly, we were the tourists.) I enjoyed a pint of the Apricot Saison, while my husband liked Alison's Front Porch, Birthday IPA, Dam Break IPA, and Kyle's Song. The flight came with a cup of water and pretzels. The brewery is dog-friendly inside. They don't serve food, but they have some chip options if you're getting the munchies. We will definitely come back to Lookout next time we are in the Asheville area! read more

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12 different options on tap with some interesting flavors. Dam Break IPA was a solid choice. Few others such as On The Trail Golden Ale missed the mark. Overall place was fine but missed that energy that makes brewery spots amazing. I will say you can can one of those delicious IPAs to go. Amazing and totally worth while. read more

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the beer... AWESOME!!! the atmosphere... AMAZING!!! super to have a good truck outside if you have the munchies! thank you Sarah, we enjoyed your hospitality! read more

Delicious beers! Loved the Raspberry Wit and the Dunkle. The staff were very nice and the atmosphere was friendly. If we're ever back in Black Mountain, we'll be back! read more

Great local place with tasty beers, fun vibes, shady outdoor space, and friendly staff and patrons. We visited twice during our weeklong vacation. And they were super dog friendly. read more

I had a flight of 3 IPAs and a porter. The porter was the best of the 3. Not impressed with 2 of the IPAs. It was all outdoor seating during COVID, which for us meant a section of the parking lot. It was shady, so not too bad, but not really much atmosphere. read more

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Soooo impressed with Lookout Brewing - great beer (best hazy IPA in the south) & fabulous customer service!! Located 2 blocks from downtown Black Mountain, this place shouldn't be missed if you're in the Asheville area for brewery hopping. They're dog friendly & everyone is just so nice! The owner, John, made our experience 10x better too... he's so down to earth & shared such great knowledge about their brewing processes. I'm addicted to hazy IPAs because they're so hoppy & delicious, and they've perfected the Mountain Hop Shine IPA! All of their beers are unfiltered, and their stouts were also tasty. They do small tasters, half & full pints too. John even gave us a bottle of their Kousa blueberry saison, a 12% ABV saison that sounds delicious!! Can't wait to try it at a bottle share :) The taproom is small & quaint but so cozy! I loved the wood tables with raw edges, and there's even a little game room in the back. The patio had a few big picnic tables & was covered with a big canopy. They're super dog friendly inside & outside too! All in all, Lookout gets 5 stars for sure - their hazy IPA is killer & owner John was incredibly sweet. Can't wait to come back here next time we're in the area!! read more

This is my favorite brewery in Western NC. I know asheville has a lot to offer but this is at the top of my list. Something about the combo of the awesome town that Black Mountain is and the laid back easy going vibe of Lookout just clicks and makes this my favorite spot in the mountains. They've got everything you need here for a great time whether you're with a group or flying solo. They've got tvs for football or other games. They've got wonderfully crafted brews. Drinks for the kids or non beer drinkers. Games for everyone to play. Pizza next door that can be delivered. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Overall a ton of convenience (parking and proximity to town). This is a place to relax and have an easy going time and enjoy everything there is about the NC mountains. There are tons of hiking locations close by so this a perfect stop after sweating it out on the trails. Tons of shopping and other restaurants nearby too! read more

Such a cool place to hang out! And the beer was great. Wonderful staff. I recommend the IPA.

Hey hey! It looks a little out of the way, but cute and happy on the inside! 2 outside covered areas as well as tables inside. Ordered the Peppers of the Carribean beer- a little pepper, a little twang, and smooth goodness! Upbeat fun music for listening, and a TV if your company is dull. Haha! Enjoy this fun place! I recommend! read more

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Beer was good, assumed there was a view from the name but not the case. Friendly atmosphere though

Spent a couple hours visiting the brewery. Loved the Hit the Trail Golden Ale and the Topless Amber. The flight boards are interesting, love shape and the poker chips with the beer names. Only problem while visiting...they ran out of the flight glasses so I couldn't complete the full menu, opted for a half-pint of the Dark Town Brown. I'll repeat in the future as I really liked their beer. read more

Lookout Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

This brewery just gives you the cool vibes when you walk in. Great beer selection for even the pickiest craft beer drinker. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. read more

Great selection of beers. Cool hangout spot to enjoy a cold one, play a board game, and listen to some music.

EXCELLENT experience here. Had a really nice time. Beers, service, interior, and overall experience were top notch. Great after a hike, too. I was most impressed with their darker beers- the brown ale and stouts were amazing. I really enjoyed the Blonde as well, a nice change of pace and certainly thirst quenching on a hot summer day. Sarah/Samantha (our bartender- can't remember exact name!) was outstanding, and knew the beers extremely well. Hike and get some brews- a wonderful combination. read more

A friend raved about this place and with us being beer nerds, my girl and I decided to make the short drive and try it out. I am completely glad we did; we will be making the short drive to Lookout more often. A very small but comfortable, no frills taproom set in a small industrial strip center welcomed us as we walked in. So did a very friendly dog. And a very friendly bartender. We were immediately greeted at the table we chose with a bowl of fresh popcorn. It was obvious we had never been there before, so the bartender quickly suggested a flight that included all eight beers on the current board. We opted to split one, as the flight pours were generous. It didn't take long before we knew that my friend was right, this place is a hidden gem. The beers were all very well made. Even the two that were styles I generally don't love were well crafted. I enjoyed the Dark Town Brown and the Topless Amber, and the Hoptometrist Double IPA was very, very good. My favorite, however, was Allison's Front Porch Pale. We learned that the recipe belongs to the owner's wife (Allison) and that there had been much backlash when they had tried to alter it a bit. I can see why, it was delicious as it was. We learned this info when the owner, John, stopped by to ask us how everything was going. Allison showed up shortly after to join in, and we had a very nice conversation with them. Friendly people with a bunch of great beer recipes and a solid little joint in which to serve them...win. When you're near Black Mountain, stop here and get a beer. read more

Aesthetic - 7/10. Between the merchandise they have for sale, the homemade wooden signs, and the slapdash nature of the patio's coverings, the aesthetic is homey and comfortable yet clean. A pretty good combination, if you ask me, especially when compared to the industrial theme that is appreciated but all too common at most breweries. Beer - 8/10. The beers that they have are delicious, and they even have a blackberry cider sour. They only have roughly 10-12 beers, but that is enough for a smaller brewery. I suggest either getting the cider previously mentioned or a flight for an assortment of flavors and beer types. Vibe - 8/10. This relaxed location has indoor and outdoor seating, with room for folks to smoke cigars if they should so please. It is not too loud or too crowded, and so the atmosphere is friendly and relaxed. If my partner and I were locals, we would find ourselves here a couple times per month. Company - 9/10. The patrons of this brewery are of all ages, which shows how fantastic it truly is. Moreover, there is a group of older locals that frequent the establishment with their pups, which is always a plus. Old, sweet Bella, a mostly blind and deaf miniature poodle mix, wanders the outdoor patio with nothing but love and sweetness in her tiny body for anyone she happens to encounter. read more

Yesterday I was taken on a tasting tour through the brewery district in Asheville. Today I was introduced to Lookout Brewing Co in Black Mountain about 15 miles east of Asheville. Lookout is a nano-brewery with an OUTSTANDING collection of craft brews on tap and a small town local atmosphere - a welcome relief from the tourist treatment. Today's menu lists Black Mountain IPA, Front Porch Pale Ale, Dark Town Brown (Ale), Hoptometrist (Double IPA), Lookout Stout and Topless Amber, but as of now there are about 18 varieties in rotation. John is a friendly craftsman and will describe each of his small-batch brews and answer any questions you might have while he pours. Talking with him, you can sense the passion and craft that he puts into his beers and you can taste the excellence in every brew. After sampling the fare (I recommend the flight - they are ALL worth a try), you can enjoy your selection in the shade and breeze outdoors, talk with John at the bar or play a board game at one of the homey tables with your companions. And if you want to enjoy it somewhere else take more to go - anything from 1/2 pints to gallons are available to take on the road. Yesterday I sampled something like 18 beers from three different breweries in Asheville, There were a couple of remarkable brews, and some that I didn't care for. What stands out about Lookout is that every beer is a fresh, classic, distinctively rich, and enjoyable craft brew. After the Asheville tour, I can say "been there" and instead enjoy remarkable beer and the local life in quiet little Black Mountain. read more

Lookout Brewing - Looking inside from patio through the "garage door" - Breweries Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

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Under some light construction at this brewery as of late. Tried the BQ beer and some others but nothing to write home about. Really nice staff and a great local brewery to hang out if you live in town. read more

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This place is a local we visit quiet frequently. It's a smaller brewery compared to most in Asheville but has a great mountain vibe to it. The bar tenders will get to know you personally (and your drink orders). For those of you who love flights of beer..this is a go to! I love the presentation of this and it's very unique compared to most breweries I have been to. If the brown ale is in stock also..you must buy!!! read more

Lookout Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

Very good beer for the area. It's a decent place, but a bit cramped. It would be nice if they had a place for kids to play but that's a personal preference for me. A permanent food truck is outside and is ok. Overall, it's a good place to visit. read more

We stopped here after a day of hiking with our pups. We split two flights, and got to try 8 of their beers...they also had some guest breweries on the menu, but we skipped all of those in favor of trying their own brews. Nothing stuck out about their beer, and I had the non- IPA flight. I did like their Lookout IPA, even though I normally am not an IPA girl. We loved that they were dog friendly and allowed us to bring our own food. read more

Great place! Tonya was very helpful and even helped us figure out where to go and eat. She recommended Trailhead and that was amazing. Even the local folks hanging out there were super helpful. The beer is great and the atmosphere is super friendly and chill. Perfect place to relax after a great hike in Montreat. read more