Appalachian Mountain Brewery

Brewery

4.7 (795 on Google)

About Appalachian Mountain Brewery

Appalachian Mountain Brewery is a brewery and pub in Boone, North Carolina. Its website calls it Boone's First Brewery, and the site says it has brewed in Boone since 2013. The website describes its beer and cider as Appalachian inspired with a Southern twist.

A recent tap list was heavy on IPAs, including Long Leaf, Hilly Haze and Low & Hazy. It also had a blonde ale, a hefeweizen, a Mexican lager and a porter. The website says Hop Rain Drop won a GABF silver medal.

Hard cider is on tap too, including Southern Apple and Mystic Dragon, which is made with green tea, rhubarb and strawberries. The pub also offers spirits and non-alcoholic options. The website says proceeds of each case sold go back to organizations in the mountain community.

The company has two other locations, in Mills River and Old Fort. More people have reviewed Appalachian Mountain Brewery on Google than any other brewery, taproom or beer shop in Boone on this site.

From Appalachian Mountain Brewery's own website and its Google listing, read October 12, 2026.

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom

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Google rating

4.7out of 5

4.7 on Google from 795 reviews, as of September 2026.

Questions people ask

Does Appalachian Mountain Brewery make cider as well as beer?

Yes. Its recent tap list included two hard ciders, Southern Apple and Mystic Dragon. The website describes its products as beer and cider.

Can I get something other than beer at the Boone pub?

Yes. The pub page says it also offers spirits and non-alcoholic options, with separate menus for each.

Can I book a private event there?

The website has a Private Events page, so that is the place to start.

Is it wheelchair accessible?

Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot and restroom.

Which breweries are close by?

Peabody's Wine & Beer Merchants is 0.2 miles away. Parallel Brewing Co. at The Beacon is 0.9 miles away, Lost Province at Hardin Creek is 1.2 miles away, and Benchmark Provisions Beer and Wine is 1.4 miles away.

Answers come from Appalachian Mountain Brewery's website and its Google listing, read October 12, 2026.

Before you visit Appalachian Mountain Brewery

Check amb.beer for the current tap list and events before you go, because the list changes. The pub page has tabs for events, food, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks. Thursday to Saturday close an hour later than Monday to Wednesday.

Peabody's Wine & Beer Merchants is 0.2 miles away. That makes it easy to add a stop for something to take home. Parallel Brewing Co. at The Beacon is 0.9 miles away.

Lost Province at Hardin Creek is 1.2 miles away, and Booneshine Brewing Company is 2 miles away. Either one makes a good next stop.