"Highlighted as a must-see for craft-beer enthusiasts interested in adventurous sour and barrel-aged offerings; part of a recommended brewery circuit for groups wanting to sample local brewing creativity." - Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman is a New York-based writer and editor who specializes in travel, lifestyle, food, and shopping content. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"An East Coast pioneer in sour beers, this taproom in the South Slope neighborhood focuses on farmhouse ales and barrel-aged sours served in a relaxed beer-garden setting. Visitors sample flights of tart and funky beers—often paired with casual bites—while outdoor seating encourages lingering. Menu pairings include inventive bar snacks such as cheese fries topped with sour-beer-cured bacon and wood-fired pizzas that complement the brewery’s experimental, barrel-forward lineup." - Julie H. Case
"Wicked Weed Brewing started out as a small company but has greatly expanded over the years after being purchased by AB InBev, the company that owns Budweiser. Now, it’s one of Asheville’s most recognizable craft breweries. Visitors will enjoy the warm atmosphere, from the exposed brick walls and high wood-beamed ceilings to the long tasting table in front of the bar flooded with natural light. For something different, try the Farmhouse Cider or the Appalachia Session IPA, and don’t miss the dog-friendly outdoor patio." - MATADOR_NETWORK
"This nationwide brewing company houses four locations within the Asheville area. Wicked Weed initially opened in 2012 offering West Coast IPAs and barrel-aged sours, expanding into a sour program with its sister brewery known as the Funkatorium on the South Slope of Asheville. A full kitchen is available, as well as long waits to get in the door for this nationally distributed company. Early arrival is recommended to beat the lines." - Barbara Skidmore
"Wicked Weed is another Asheville brewery I enjoy for its creative beer offerings and is a must-stop if you’re hopping around the city's lively craft-beer scene." - Matthew Kepnes