Mills River Taproom & Kitchen
Now On Tap | Beer
Updated 10/28/2026
Long Leaf
7.1%
IPA
An ode to the long leaf pines that grow in our gorgeous mountains. A golden color IPA with a resinous, pine finish. Balanced malty sweetness and hop bitterness. An IPA for the true IPA lovers.
Low & Hazy
4.1%
Session Hazy IPA
Session hazy IPA, tropical & citrusy with Citra, Azacco, & Idaho 7 hops.
Mount Krushmore
4.5%
Session IPA
Light pale in color with a slight haze. Citrus and tropical aromas. Light body with mild bitterness.
Hilly Haze
6.6%
Hazy IPA
A straight up hazy bomb. Powerful fruity aromas, light in body with a smooth finish.
Howard Knob
5.0%
Hazy Session IPA
Golden/orange in color. lots of peach on the nose. Medium body with mild bitterness. Lingering stone fruit aftertaste. Fun Fact: brewed to help raise money for the new Howard Knob Trail project in Boone.
Westbound and Down Under
7.0%
West Coast IPA
Copper in color, no haze. Aroma is a blend of pine, citrus and tropical fruits. Medium body and bitterness.
Boone Creek Blonde
4.9%
Ale
A GABF & World Beer Cup gold medal winning blonde ale with hints of orange & wildflower honey.
Honeydew Honeysuckle
5.3%
Wheat Ale
Light body, low bitterness, moderate sweetness. Easy drinking! Great warm weather beer. Well balanced floral and fruity aromas.
Thai Wheat
6.2%
Ale
Wheat ale brewed with lemongrass, ginger and Thai lime.
Da Truff
9.5%
Black Sour Ale
Bourbon barrel aged black sour ale with chocolate and raspberries. Released in celebration with AMB's 13th Anniversary!
Down South
4.2%
American Lager
A true American lager brewed with 2-row, flaked corn and rice. Straw colored in appearance with exceptional clarity. Light bready malt aroma. Crisp, mellow and refreshing taste.
De Nada
5.8%
Mexican Lager
Medium bodied Mexican lager with malty and nutty aromas.
Von Watzdorf Oktoberfest
5.3%
Marzen Lager
Inspired by the traditional wedding celebrations in Munich, this marzen-style Oktoberfest pairs perfectly with friends, family, and crisp fall air. Copper in color, rich in malt flavor, and with clean lager finish. Von Watzdorf Oktoberfest is worthy of a stein-clicking “prost” from first sip to last. Prost!
Saison Du Blanc
8.0%
French Saison
Golden/straw in color. Fruity and floral on the nose. Clean finish with a little spice. Fun Fact: named for the primary hop used, Hallertau Blanc.
Vista Weiss
5.2%
Hefeweizen
Light straw in color. Light haze. Thick creamy head. Notes of clove, banana and vanilla on the nose. Medium body and soft mouthfeel. Very mild bitterness.
Black Gold
6.0%
American Porter
Medium/heavy body, dark color medium/light carbonation. Heavy roast notes on the nose with a hint of chocolate and espresso. Medium/light sweetness with a roasty-bitterness finish.
Mango Wheat
5.3%
Fruited Wheat Ale
A light and juicy wheat ale brewed with mangoes. Light golden in color with a slight haze. Lots of fruit/mango on the nose. Medium body, low bitterness. Smooth finish.
Bear Necessities
7.3%
Fruited Cyser
A blackberry cyser. Berry forward, light and crisp. Light purple in color. Lots of fruit on the nose. Subtle honey character. Mild sweetness and acidity with a crips finish.
Now On Tap | Cider, Seltzers, Sours, & Meads
Southern Apple
5.0%
Hard Cider
Crips, clean, semi-dry every day drinkin' cider.
Apple Quilt
8.2%
Imperial Hard Cider
Clear and straw in color. Crisp and refreshing, but packs a punch. Full apple flavor with a little sweetness.
Mystic Dragon
5.0%
Hard Cider
A hard cider brewed with green tea, rhubarb, and strawberries.
Our Taproom also offers a full liquor bar, cocktail list, wines and non-alcoholic options. Please view our food menu for details on these options.
LOCATION
46 N Mills River Road
Mills River, NC 28759
HOURS
- Monday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Thursday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
NOTE: Kitchen Hours
- 11 AM - 9 PM on Friday & Saturday
