It's been a few years since I ventured to Asheville. It was before SN built their brewery nearby. I enjoyed it very much, but I felt that most of the breweries were playing it safe. With the exception of Wicked Weed, which was awesome, and maybe the Green Man, everyone was brewing pretty much the same English inspired beers. I love English inspired pale ales, porters, and IPAs, but there weren't any alternatives to that, except the Weed. Brewing with rye was all the rage when I was there, and it seemed like the only off-kilter thing. No Belgians (again, except the Weed), no lagers. The Highlands were brewing some great Scottish brews, but they were closed for a private party the night I tried to go there.
So, because I respect your beer sense, I guess I have to go back.
![Wink ;)](http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/forum/Smileys/default/wink.gif)
At least that's what I'll tell the wife.