Sideways Farm Brewery - Etowah

For the record, the beer was really good. I dislike how this is marketed as a “farm” however there is a subdivision within a 100 yards and the “view” from the porch is a subdivision full of houses. The pictures of the website are very misleading.

Fun and friendly atmosphere, tasty and unique brew selection (try the Jun! , and dog friendly. Highly recommend!

Not as long a drive from North Asheville as I'd imagined, and what a lovely, peaceful setting. The co-owner was so welcoming to me and patient with my questions about the hops--kindly, competent, congenial. There were a good variety of their beers and other libations on offer, and the food truck, right by the entrance, had an appealing menu. I paid in cash for my seasonal wheat beer, which meant going over to where Grandma was taking care of the cash register, and she was great. The bar area inside was open, airy, very pleasant, and there was lots of seating outside on an expansive covered deck or out on the big lawn area, with soothing views of the farm and woods surrounding it. In short, I loved the place and will definitely go back. I should say, too, that the beer I had was excellent.

After reading amazing reviews we were so disappointed with our experience. We walked in with no greeting, felt like we were intruding on individual conversations. No explanations or information of the farm, ingredients, vision, etc… My husband and I just awkwardly stared at a menu for a few minutes in silence at the counter before picking drinks- anticipating the staff educating us on ingredients, recommendations, etc… The beer was fine, but the experience was definitely lacking. To the staff- I would just recommend greeting all of your patrons with the same fervor that has been described in previous reviews.

Dog friendly, disc golf baskets in the back, and frisbee catch with random people. Also, the elderberry jun is so good! Definitely coming back again when we are in the area.