# The River Arts District Brewing Company

> The River Arts District Brewing Company in Asheville, North Carolina, United States scores 3.50 out of 5 — Poor, #294 in North Carolina.

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The River Arts District Brewing Company is a brewery in Asheville, North Carolina, United States. We grade it Poor, with a score of 3.50 out of 5 on the beer it brews — #294 in North Carolina. Of the 52 beers we track, 40% are IPA and 17% Other.

## Rating

- Score: 3.50 out of 5
- Grade: Poor 😐 — Not bad beer so much as unremarkable beer.
- Ranked: #294 in North Carolina · #6,868 in United States · #11,385 worldwide
- Popularity: Barely rated
- Beers tracked: 52

## About

The River Arts District Brewing Company (The RAD Brew Co.) is all about experience. Despite being at the foot of downtown, this mountain-hideaway of a brewery reminds you that Asheville is in the heart of the Appalachians. It is a perfect escape for those wanting great beer and great service while relaxing in a rustic setting that feels like a home away from home. Family and dog-friendly, The RAD Brew Co. has 20 taps with up to 16 unique, in-house made beers, as well as wine, local cider & ginger beer, and an offering of N/A beers and other local beverages. With plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, this brewery is just right for the solo explorer, or those who roll deep. Come for the beer. Stay for the vibes.

## What they brew

- IPA — 40% of the beers we track
- Other — 17% of the beers we track
- Pale Lager — 12% of the beers we track
- Pale Ale — 9% of the beers we track
- Wheat Beer — 8% of the beers we track
- Sour / Other — 7% of the beers we track
- Brown Ale — 7% of the beers we track

## Find them

- Address: Asheville, North Carolina, United States
- Coordinates: 35.5846876, -82.56499280000001
- Website: https://theradbrewco.com/

## Breweries nearby

- [Wedge Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/wedge-brewing-company-1786.md) — 3.81, Fine — Asheville, North Carolina — 0.1 mi away
- [New Belgium Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/new-belgium-brewing-company-36495.md) — 3.50, Poor — Asheville, North Carolina — 0.4 mi away
- [Burial Beer Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/burial-beer-co-1757.md) — 4.69, Exceptional — Asheville, North Carolina — 0.7 mi away
- [Twin Leaf Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/twin-leaf-brewery-189.md) — 3.55, Poor — Asheville, North Carolina — 0.7 mi away
- [Archetype Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/archetype-brewing-946.md) — 3.88, Fine — Asheville, North Carolina — 0.7 mi away
- [Green Man Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/green-man-brewery-1771.md) — 3.85, Fine — Asheville, North Carolina — 0.8 mi away
- [Wicked Weed Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/wicked-weed-brewing-3815.md) — 3.93, Fine — Asheville, North Carolina — 0.9 mi away
- [Cellarest Beer Project](https://finding.beer/brewery/cellarest-beer-project-22858.md) — 4.39, Great — Asheville, North Carolina — 0.9 mi away

## Rankings this brewery appears in

- [Best breweries in Asheville, North Carolina](https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states/north-carolina/asheville.md)
- [Best breweries in North Carolina](https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states/north-carolina.md)
- [Best breweries in United States](https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states.md)

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