Archetype Brewing

I was looking for a place where I could have both Asian food and the typical Asheville brewery experience. Archetype had been on my list to try. Archetype fits this bill. It is directly adjacent to Gao Shan West and you an order from there and have it dropped off at your table in the taproom. In terms of beer, I had the Buckingham Malice, Talking to Plants, and False Antagonist. All three were great. The first two being lighter and crushable, and the last being a punch-you-in-the-mouth sour.

Stopped by recently with family. Lots of space for my whole crew. Happy to see a TouchTunes terminal so I could pick a few favorite songs. Kids played about every game in the library. Food orders was a bit confusing for me, but our hosts handled it for us. Check out the rooftop, but be sure to bring a hat or shades because it’s bright!

Lots of seating options. I enjoyed the rooftop at sunset. Glad drinks weren't limited to beer. Very friendly staff.

Love this spot! Their beers are amazing and the staff and space is great. The partnership they have with Gan Shan and Pizza Mind makes it super convenient to order a meal as well.

Stumbled here thanks to Harvest Host! What a vibe! Dog friendly! Tuffy 🐶 and I enjoyed hanging out here, grabbed some drinks and then chilled in our campervan 🚐

Awesome spot in W ashville. And a extra thanks for hosting Westival for Asheville Poverty Initiative / 12 Baskets! That was alot of fun and a great cause.

Great little hangout! Very comfortable to sit around, play games or just talk. Its not too loud, the staff is great and the beer selection is terrific. The neighboring restaurant food can be brought in or even delivered to your table too!

Found Archetype from being a member of Harvest hosts. Had a great time, drank good beers, played games, ate at the Chinese restaurant next door which was amazing. Staff was super friendly. Great mostly local crowd moving in and out. 5/5. Will def be back on my next camper van trip. Thanks for hosting

Anytime I find a brewery where I can bring my pup indoors, sip on a cold beer and bring my own food in, I'm all in. Archetype is all of those things and more. The beers we tried were solid - I enjoyed my Imperial IPA, Shoulder Devil, which is looks to be a popular one, to this day. They have a good list on tap and is switched up seasonally. My only regret is not buying some cans of Shoulder Devil to go. Dog friendly, good beer, ample space and you can bring outdoor food? Check check and check!

This was a decent brewery. We were there on a Saturday but it was empty. The beers are quality but not special. I knew more than the beer tender. Ordered food from next door. I wouldn't go out of my way to get here but if I lived close by I'd visit.

My friends and I were looking for a relaxed atmosphere to have beers on a rooftop and this placed fit the bill. Pet friendly, good beer selection and a relaxed rooftop vibe. We ordered some food from a nearby spot and it completed the evening. If you are looking for a place to chill with friends, think Archetype Brewing. Oh and check in on yelp and get a free sticker - I missed out on it as I forgot to check in until after we left.

I have come to this brewery quite a lot as the location is incredibly convenient and it's a pretty good space for meeting up. I really like that they are inclusive space for everyone and they make sure that is known- with staff and decorations and signage. They also have single stall, gender, neutral bathrooms. The first two times I came here I found the staff to be quite rude. They seemed much more interested in their own conversations and friendships than serving people. Lately, however, the staff seem to have changed. They are incredibly warm and engaged. They are friendly and suggestive and knowledgeable about the product. Love it. I do have to be honest in that I really don't like the beers. I'm much more of a light beer drinker, and I find these ones to be pretty heavy and very hoppy in general. I have been pleasantly surprised with their wine selection. The prices are fair too. This is also a brewery that says nonalcoholic beer and other options like sodas. Really appreciate that. At times because of the layout it can get quite loud. We're here for trivia once, and it was one of my least favorite Trivias in town. The questions were too hard and the guy while nice was a bit too talkative , monotone and wordy. When it is not loud, I do like this is quite open and they are dog friendly. I also like that you can order food next door. Overall a great neighborhood place and community meet up. They have excellent events and a good vibe.

On a recent visit to Asheville, this was one of the closest breweries to our rental. We were there on a Monday night and the scene was very laid back. We ordered a couple of beers and relaxed on the patio while we waited for a food order from the pizza joint that is on the same property. The gal behind the counter was sweet and chatty. Her beer recommendations were right on and we would love to go back the next time we are in the area.

Great place! Friendly staff and amazing beer! The vibes are chillin' loved this place! Also dog friendly which is also a plus!!

Dog friendly Brewery. Very friendly staff. Food truck just outside. Stopped by before 3pm on a Wednesday and surprised it was opened.

Yelp should let you do half stars. The atmosphere and service were great: 5 star. We came on Thursday which is music bingo and had a blast trying to identify songs (we were pretty terrible). Dogs are allowed inside ... so 5 stars for that aspect. The beers were mediocre...and it's a brewery in beertown, so I have to weigh that pretty heavily. I tasted the talking to plants Belgian wit (which is usually one of my favorite styles) and it was a bit sour. Cowboy poet American lager was so light it was almost tasteless. Buckingham malice (nitro) was ok but nothing special. Didn't care for the hazel heroics brown ale, ethos pale ale, or death happens farmhouse ale. The Unruly mystic coffee porter was the only beer I actually liked. So 3.5 stars. Come for the atmosphere, maybe not the beer.

We had a work "thanksgiving" celebration. Rae was a pleasure to deal with the staff was friendly with great service. It was a great venue with great people helping make it happen

Very cool brewery in Asheville that I found using the handy dandy Yelp app. *pats self on back* They are taking the pandemic serious which made me feel very safe. Dogs are allowed inside and outside on a Leash and must be well behaved. We brought ours and he did great!! You can order food and have it delivered. We chose to scan the QRCode on the table and ordered from the Asian restaurant from next door. They brought it right to our table! Very cool

The service was okay but the food was amazing!! My husband and I shared the Italian sandwich and it was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had...bar none! And the rooftop dining topped off the experience. Cheers!

Made a stop at Archetype this past weekend for a quick beer. The bartender was knowledgeable about the brews and even suggested one to try. The service was warm and friendly. The beer was delicious and the patio was perfect for a sunny afternoon!

This was our first time here and we were glad we chose this brewery. The staff were wonderful and informative. The beers were delicious. We got the Harrison Ford, Talking to Plants, and the False Antagonist. I recommend them all. We actually left with a growler of Talking to Plants. Very cool laid back atmosphere. We'll definitely be back next time we are in Asheville.

Great beer, dog friendly, chill staff. What more do you need? My favorite part was the layout: some inside seating, some outside seating, some rooftop seating. Made it here 2 out of 3 nights in town, and will return next visit to Asheville. As with what seemed like the majority of A-Ville breweries, no flights.

Fun brewery with a rooftop! The selection is good and they also have cider and wine if you're not a beer drinker. We got the witbeer and a cherry cider and both were good (cider is not made in house). We only stopped in for one drink but definitely enjoyed it.

Cool place for a cold beer. We sat out on the patio because the weather was nice. The beer options are a plenty. The lunar effect was my favorite.

After visiting breweries on the South Slope, I am so glad I visited the west Asheville location of Archetype instead of the downtown location. Much more chill experience than I had downtown at others and imagine it would be the same. This taproom is located in West Asheville, not far off I-240. There is a pizza joint next door, if you require sustenance while grabbing a few brews. There was no food truck on Saturday when we were there. Walk in and the bar is to the left. There are tables inside and you can easily tell they do a lot of barrel conditioning, as there are barrels across the back. I tried a few beers here and they scored consistently in the mid to upper 3s (Untappd), which makes for a decent brewery. I had the beertender choose and he chose the original blonde, unruly mystic (coffee porter), and Harrison Fjord (Pale Ale with Kveik yeast, giving it a bit more fruity characteristic than a normal Pale). Very pleasant talking with other tourists and the two beertenders. Wish they had a barrel aged beer at the time I got there, as I would have taken one home.

Ooh, I wanted to love the place based on their philosophy and approach to brewing. The location is pretty good--corner, good parking, close enough to interstate while still nestled in a kitschy Asheville area of some branding. The shop is nice--easy decor, spacious without feeling cavernous, and a bit of outdoor / patio space. I think there is a rooftop, too. I'm a craft drinker, but the beer didn't tray pluck me. I'm relatively sure it is just a matter of my preferences--they have a solid operation and everyone else looked pleased. Bar staff was just ok--the shop was not busy enough for their odd blend of snark and disinterest. Management was engaging, though, and happy to schmooze with customers. Side note--top notch pizza place and Chinese place next door (per local word of mouth).

Archetype Brewing was my 10th brewery stop of my recent trip to Asheville, and it's a sweet, communal taproom and facility to enjoy some solid beers. Located on Haywood Road in West Asheville, Archetype has a great space to bring lots of people, but also allows for those just looking to grab a beer at the bar or on the outside deck and patio -- depending on what side of the taproom on which you're situated. I liked their taproom a lot, which has plenty of parking outside and close to a few spots if you want to order food such as the OWL Bakery and Pizza Mind -- both are literally located next door to Archetype on the north and west side respectively. Archetype is where I checked in my 2,000 unique beer on Untappd with their Unruly Mystic Porter. Malty, toasty with a hint of chocolate, the Mystic was very consistent as well as the other three samplers I had in my flight -- Tiny-Homesteader Saison, Emotional Entanglement Saison, and the Blue Collar Wizard Irish Stout. My favorite of the bunch was the Tiny-Homesteader, which citrusy and refreshing. The beertender who served me was very friendly, as I enjoyed my flight before moving on to my next destination. Whether you live in the area or are just passing through Archetype is a good spot to make a stop.

This was our second alcohol stop in a beer filled weekend. We were killing a little time before our intended next stop opened for the day. This was within walking distance of our lunch place (Taco Billy) and first boozy stop (Urban Orchard) so it made an ideal choice. Overall, though I was a little disappointed. Maybe that is because I liked Urban Orchard so much right before, but Archetype left me wanting a little more. The bartender was a bit aloof and not particularly interested in chatting or giving recommendations. But we got our flights ordered at the bar and, at my Fella's insistence we moved over to sit at a children's table near an open door/wall. Why? Well...because it is funny to pretend we are giants at Lilliputian tables with tiny beer tasting glasses! It just completes the effect. Anyway, I didn't see anything in their offerings that reeeeally spoke to me, that I knew I would like. So I made some educated-guess selections and an out-of-left-field choice. Morality Chain: Belgian blond. I like lighter beers, and this Belgian blond was pretty a-ok. Talking to Plants: witbier. Witbiers hit me a similar to sours, my absolute favorite style (or the most similar of what Archetype had on their list). This one was pretty good! Devil's Nest: barrel aged tripel. I need to remember that I don't like tripels....I often like dubbels. I DEFinitely like quads. So my brain always tells me that tripels are yum-tastic. But I have recently had some and it might finally stick in my memory that no....the tripels that I can remember having are all bitter! Blue Collar Wizard: nitro dry stout. Really, really heavy on the coffee. I couldn't finish it. It was just too dark for me. If you are in Asheville with a goal to try as much of the brews as possible, it is an ok place to check out. Personally, I didn't feel the need to buy anything to bring back with me, and I didn't leave with a particular desire to come back. There are too many other places in AVL that I haven't tried and a few others that I DID try and loved.

Cute place with rotating taps of beer. Flights are not an option, but they do offer samples and half pours! Beer is good, with a nice and diverse selection, and indoor and outdoor is dog-friendly. Parking is relatively easy, in several side lots.

We go here every time we're visiting Asheville. They've got some great beer. Honestly, we haven't tried anything we didn't like! Plus you can order food from Gan Shan or Pizza Mind to eat there, which makes it a great option for enjoying a beer and a meal.

TLDR: Good Belgian beers, nice staff, comfortable atmosphere. ______ On my self guided brewery tour of Asheville, I dropped in for an afternoon sup at Archetype. They haven't been open too long, but already seem to be building a solid fan base. Belgian style ales. Blonde - light and crisp. Very carbonated. A beer champagne if you will. Red- made with cherries and strawberries those notes are very subtle but you get more of spicy nut flavor. Cloves. Full body and delicious Coffee porter - crazy coffee on the nose! The aroma is devine. Would have liked a little more body on it but it's robust, roasty and chocolate. They say to look for notes of fresh baked bread - I can see that! IPA - cloudy with a chance of hops here. Love cloudy iPas this was delicious. Nice balance of hop and sweet. Cantaloupe and citrus notes make it a fruity delight. The hops add texture and round it out . Nice mouthfeel too. It's almost like drinking hoppy juice. Super nice staff! Lauren was friendly and knowledgeable. She helped me pick out my fight. Kicked it on the couch, right in front of the brewing system. Pretty cool atmosphere - before heading out to my next beer adventure.

Archetype Brewing is brewing up fantastic beers, is dog friendly and had a TV so I could watch football! Towards the end of my visit this reminded me of breweries that I do not like to visit.. there were two separate parties, one of which was having a baby shower while the other was having a baby's birthday party. One of the parties ended up blocking our view of the TV so we left.. But, the beer was good so that was a plus.

Archetype was just a short drive from our home base in downtown Asheville and worth the drive to visit. There are a couple of food options nearby and a solid beer lineup. The place seemed relatively new with lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Service was a bit slow but they did have someone training so thats likely the cause. Everyone was friendly and helpful though.

This brewery has so much going for it. Will, the bartender, is fantastic! The all-inclusive flag is just so positive and affirming. It's more than a brewery as it is a place to gather with friends around daily events that the brewery hosts. Be sure to check them out. I'm quite interested in Food Truck Sundays.

Lots of options for seating and a diverse assortment of beer styles. This is a comfortable brewery to relax at while testing your taste buds or simply enjoying straightforward lagers. They're also kid-friendly which was very much appreciated!

This was the third and last brewery stop on Friday night. It was mostly quiet, with just a few tables filled and a handful of people at the bar. Notably, there was a super cute pup with a tutu on ready to greet us! My sister and I again split a flight and were not disappointed in our selections. We noted that there were only a few IPAs (we love breweries with variety!) and we loved the pipes above the taps showing the color of the beer. I've never seen that before and it was a nice touch.

As of this writing they don't have their own beer yet so this review will deal with the ambiance, atmosphere, service, etc. That being said, first impressions are good. The service was friendly and fast. I really love the set up in terms of seating. Plenty of seating inside and out. They also have a wide variety of seating: high tops, tables, the bar, a couch, and two patios. I do like their selection of guest taps. One thing I think is key is that the music isn't too loud. Big fan of that. It is also peacefully chill. But this will probably change as word gets out. I'll need to return to taste their beer. I just hope the beer lives up to the rest of the operation. I feel their beer will determine if the get bumped to 5 stars.

4/5 October 2017. We took the walk up the hill from New Belgium on the recommendation of a patron at another brewery to check out Archetype. It hadn't been on our radar up to that point as there are so many breweries in the area that some can fall through the cracks. It turned out to be a good decision. The facility is fairly new and very modern. They had a decent variety of styles for a still young brewery. The atmosphere was clean and comfortable. The service was great. The IPAs seemed to be good (I don't like IPAs personally but they stacked up well with other highly regarded IPAs I've had). I did really enjoy the Belgian Blonde and the Dry Nitro Stout. The Festbier and Saison were good as well. Overall I'm quite happy we made the trek up the hill and would recommend you do the same.

Had a really great experience here! Everyone was friendly, dogs are allowed inside (which is great because it was freezing), and while they don't have food you're allowed to bring outside takeout. Staff was even very accommodating with helping people order from nearby businesses! Tables are very distanced, staff had masks on the whole time, and they had a great system for sanitizing. Beer was great and so was the music. 10/10 would recommend

Love the new South Slope location and our waiter Josh! The rooftop is spectacular, the cocktails refreshing, the beer tasty, and the food is good enough for the foodies! Really enjoyed our evening at this top notch brewery and restaurant.

Went on a late afternoon and the place was empty... Somewhat limited selection of beers, nothing mind-blowing. Compared to other breweries, wasn't impressed with the beers, interior space or patio.

Archetype has become one of my go-to breweries in Asheville. The space is large and inviting, the beers are tasty, they are in a great location, and they are dog friendly. I have started going to their Tuesday night trivia pretty regularly and it has quickly become one of my favorite trivia nights in Asheville. It's hosted by 'Geeks That Drink' and they have questions that are fun and a range of difficulty levels. I have always had friendly service at Archetype, every single time I've been in. The bartenders are always prompt and greet me with a smile on their face. I don't drink beer so I always order their wine. They carry a red and white. Both are tasty and approachable for any wine drinker. For me this is a huge deal because in a town like Asheville (beer city) where everyone drinks beer, it's awesome to be able to go hang out with my friends at a brewery and be able to enjoy a drink as well. They also carry Poppy Popcorn (local business) and are located right next to Pizza Mind and Gan Shan Station so you can order there and bring your food into the brewery. The space is large and dog-friendly. I am not a dog-owner but many of my friends are. I love being surrounded by happy doggies! Know though that they have no AC here and their fans don't oscillate so this time of year your puppies and you will be quite hot. I love Archetype and highly recommend it. Try it out on a Tuesday and enjoy trivia from 7-9!

Nice spot. Stopped in on the way down Haywood toward urban orchard. It was a little warm inside since we were on foot, but the beers were cold and there was a nice variety! I had the Explorer IPA. Tropical, light and a great sipper morning on a hot afternoon! They also do half pours if you'd like to try a few. Cornhole and games and a really nice patio make this a great hangout spot. Definitely worth a visit.

Great vibe, space and people. What more can you ask for? Oh yeah - beer. From stout to American to special brews I think most will find a beer for their tastes. Ask the tap puller for recommendations. Gan Shan and Pizza Mind next door deliver food. Sunday bands and rooftop deck.

I went to Archetype Brewing on 10/11/17. This brewery surprised me. I researched a ton of places before I visited Asheville, NC. Archetype didn't come up on any of my searches. I am glad. I stubble on it. They have a number of IPAs; and, although none of them stood out to me they all were good. The employee who was serving the drinks was super friendly. It also felt like the employees took care of their business in terms of upkeep. In a nutshell, I didn't spend a lot of time at this brewery (because I had an "agenda" of places I wanted to visit) but could see hanging out their longer.

There are not a lot of places in Asheville where you can eat and drink with your dog. Archetype has solved this by sharing a large patio area with Gan Shan, Pizza Mind, and Owl (if you're ready to embrace day drinking). Archetype tends to have exceptionally cute dogs there, but I can't really guarantee that you'll luck out like I have. Even if you don't have a dog, it's a good spot with plenty of space. There is enough space to escape the live music if you're not feeling it, which I always appreciate. I even mispronounced some shibboleth, instantly outing myself as a tourist, and they were still nice to me!

A lot of Begiums, and Siasons. I just wasn't overwelmned with the choices or IPA I selected. The atmosphere was open and welcoming.

The service and location was great. The setting was fantastic too. The beer was aight.

Loved the atmosphere. Definitely want to come back & enjoy a beer inside. The patio was nice, a lot of shaded seating that will be more enjoyable with warmer weather. Staff was especially friendly & professional. Located right behind Gan Shan West were I had a late lunch, they serve their delicious food to the bar.

As the first reviewer said, they're not tapping their own beer here yet, but the selection of guest brews was great. Love the layout of the taproom. Spacious and lots of different seating options. My and my husband's favorite part was that each of the taps has a "window" above it where you can see what the beer actually looks like. Helpful for those of us who are visual. We're out of towners so won't be regulars but we really enjoyed this brewery. Minimalist style, clean, comfy seats. Couldn't ask for anything more.

This was the first place we stopped in West Asheville during our 2 month stay. The location is nice with ample indoor and outdoor seating. It's super dog friendly like quite a few places in this part of town. Where it really stands out though is the beer(natch). We tried a few flights over our time here and our favorites are Unruly Mystic Porter (wife) and the Devils Nest Belgian Tripel (me). I'm as shocked as the next guy to like a Tripel. It's usually not my jam, but it was so light and easy drinking that it became dangerous fast at over 10%. Honorable mentions: The Sage Belgian Strong and Globetrotter ESB. Honestly, there wasn't much I didn't like here. As a side note, some of the other reviews talk about the bar staff as aloof. We had the exact opposite experience. The bartender was friendly, helpfully navigating us through the beer menu and making on point suggestions as well as talking us through Asheville in general. The other thing negative thing noted in other reviews is the prevalence of kids running amok. Yeah...welcome to Asheville. If you think this place is crazy you probably didn't go to New Belgium. Even with a crowded bar, with lots of kids, and lots of dogs, this is a place we went over and over again while in Asheville. In a town known far and wide for TONS of breweries, Archetype was certainly one of the standouts.

Stopping by early afternoon we were pleased to find Archetype open (we'd been waiting a while). They now have a number of their own brews on tap .. about a half-dozen (and a couple from other microbrewers) .. we tried the IPA and the Coffee porter. Both received raves from our group. The pub is clean, spacious, well-laid out, an area for children to play (nice for families), and a comfy couch area at the back. The brewing area is wide open to view. The staff is friendly and helpful. We really liked the open viewing areas above the spigots so you can see the colors of the beers before ordering. We had a nice afternoon there. Pizza Mind (restaurant) is just around the corner and there's a relationship between the two so you can order a pizza or other foods online and then pop over to pick it up and bring it back to Archetype to accompany your brew. Growlers at $6 + beer.

Asheville is buried in a sea of breweries. A cool "problem" to have for a cool city. When in West Asheville, you should stop by Archetype. A cool facility, walking distance from many cool shops and restaurants in the growing West Asheville area. All beers are made on site and are solid. I have been gravitating towards their stouts. I think it's a style that the do best. There is a nice patio on both sides of the building. Play cornhole or hang out at the bar. Totally chill and laid back. And if you're hungry, skip Pizza Mind and find something else near by. See my prior review for details.

Such a chill place with delicious sour beers! This was a nice place to hang out, with a delicious ramen place around the corner that you can bring into the brewery and eat! If I lived closer I think I'd be here all the time! Very good covid precautions, spread out seating, cleaning stations and everyone wearing masks.

Every summer we come to Asheville to enjoy breweries and the mountains. We have our favorite breweries we always visit and always make sure to add in new ones. Archetype is now one of our favorites! If we lived here, we would patron Archetype all the time. Beautiful deck, sitting areas and incredible beer! If you are going to skip a brewery, don't let it be this one! Excellent quality beer! What are you waiting for......GO!

Been 4 or 5 times now, generally a pleasant experience each time. They've been out of my fave Session IPA on two of those occasions, but other options are solid. Need a big fan for the warm afternoons, not much circulation inside, and limited shade for outdoor seating. Talented musicians appear on Sundays but can be very loud. Extremely friendly and laid back customers with their K9 companions on every visit.

Awesome atmosphere & friendly service. Good variety of beers. They even have Urban Orchard on tap.