Conclusions: the beers are pretty damn good. Two favorites: Highland Brewing (Asheville, NC) and Yee-Haw (Johnson City, TN). The former’s Gaelic Ale is a smooth Scottish Red, but the highlight of the trip was the Yee-Haw Dunkel. It’s got a wonderful long nutty finish without being particularly heavy.
Three gold stars, Appalachian Breweries. Well done.