Oskar Blues Brewery
The birthplace of Dale's Pale Ale and one of the biggest outdoor beer spaces in Brevard — sits right on the Greenway, so you can bike or run straight to it.
This is where Dale's Pale Ale was born — the first craft beer sold in a can. Laid-back Colorado mountain town meets North Carolina, with one of the largest outdoor spaces among Brevard's breweries. Live music spins up on weekends and there's room for big groups without the place feeling crowded.
The taproom carries the full Oskar Blues lineup with merchandise and brewery tours if you're into the production side. The kitchen runs elevated pub food via the CHUBwagon food truck — solid post-ride fuel, not an afterthought. The outdoor space is the whole point: huge lawn, picnic seating, room for kids and dogs to roam.
Sits directly on the Brevard Greenway, so you can bike or run there from downtown without touching a car. Great choice for groups and for slow afternoons that turn into early evenings.
Key Facts
- Drive: ~15 minutes via US-64 West
- Address: 342 Mountain Industrial Dr, Brevard, NC 28712
- Phone: (828) 883-2337
- Website: oskarblues.com
- Hours: Mon–Thu 12–9 PM; Fri–Sat 12–10 PM; Sun 12–8 PM
- Rating: 4.6 stars (967 reviews on Google)
- Notable: Birthplace of Dale's Pale Ale — first craft beer sold in a can
- Notable: Live music on weekends
- Notable: Directly on the Brevard Greenway — bikeable from downtown
- Notable: CHUBwagon food truck on-site for full kitchen service