The craft beverage scene continues to flourish in Western North Carolina as a growing number of breweries, wineries, cideries and other establishments offer an array of artisanal creations in the mountains.

Discovering WNC’s world of libations is easy by way of the Asheville Ale Trail, the most comprehensive and current guide to the region’s breweries, bars and taprooms, bottle shops, cider and sake purveyors, and wineries.

Map out a plan by visiting AshevilleAleTrail.com or by picking up a copy of the Ale Trail’s free printed Field Guide, which can be found at hundreds of locations throughout Western North Carolina.

Through its Trail Maps and Tours section, the Ale Trail offers guides to popular points of interest throughout the westernmost counties where visitors can “drink local.”

Trail Maps and Tours include guides for Downtown Asheville and its Patton Avenue area, a Cider and Sake Tour, a Winery Tour and a tour that highlights spots in Brevard in Transylvania County as well as the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company in adjoining Henderson County – the site of the company’s East Coast operation since 2014.

The Ale Trail also shares suggestions for visitors about nearby attractions and places to eat and shop. The Brews and News section offers the latest in Ale Trail developments with the website also featuring an option to sign-up for the Ale Trail’s e-newsletter for more news and updates.

Asheville Ale Trail merchandise is available for purchase online at AleTrailStore.com.