12 Bones Smokehouse + Brewing – Asheville, NC
CLASSIC BREWS. EXPERIMENTAL BATCHES. WORLD CLASS BBQ.
THE BBQ
We make everything from scratch. Our meats are smoked long & slow over select hardwoods, oak and cherry.
We don’t believe there’s only one right style of barbecue and we’re not big on rules. You’ll find our recipes draw inspiration from all over the South (and sometimes the North), from old family favorites to new ones we’ve just whipped up.
We believe in simple ingredients & lots of care in preparation make the best food. Some things on the menu change daily… if you can’t live without a rib flavor you had 2 weeks ago then holler, we’ll make it again if you make enough of a fuss!
OUR BEER
OUR MINDSET HAS ALWAYS BEEN TO BREW BEERS THAT WE WANT TO DRINK.
Depending on our mood, we enjoy everything from a crispy no-frills lager to a big bold stout made with local donuts, and so many great styles in between.
We aim to offer a diverse array of ales and lagers that truly reflect the eclectic spirit of Asheville.
ALES. LAGERS. SEASONALS. COLLABORATIONS.
We seek the highest quality, freshest ingredients and aim to support local suppliers in an effort to create thoughtfully inventive approaches to traditional and current beer styles. With sixteen revolving taps, there’s always something new and exciting for each and every palate.
OUR STORY – BBQ + BEER
In the spring of 2019, Angela and Bryan King relocated 12 Bones Smokehouse South and launched 12 Bones Brewing in a sprawling industrial building sandwiched between Hendersonville Road and a railroad line a little south of downtown Asheville. For many years prior to the brewery’s inception and as the beer scene in Asheville continued to evolve and thrive, dreams of ways to merge BBQ and craft beer simmered.
Timing is everything and sometimes the stars just seem to align. As a result of the need to relocate the Smokehouse, they stumbled upon the perfect old building with the right character in an underutilized area after another location fell through. The space was way too big for the Smokehouse alone, but it would be perfect with a brewery too. During that same time, Angela’s brother, Dominic was in the midst of expanding a successful brewery of his own in Manitou Springs, Colorado and able to lend his considerable expertise. With Dominic’s brewing knowledge and the help of our friends and partners the Howards, plans for 12 Bones Brewing began to take shape. Our vision has always been to offer a unique BBQ and Beer experience, intertwining home cookin’ with a delicious variety of beer styles that pair well with comfort food in a relaxed setting.
HOST AN EVENT
If you are looking to host a private event or gathering we offer a variety of options that can be tailored to your specific needs. Whether you simply want space for a small party or a larger, full-service event complete with food, we’ve got you covered.