French Broad River Brewery was founded in 2000, becoming one of Asheville, North Carolina’s pioneering craft breweries. The brewery was the vision of Jonas Rembert, a brewer from Green Man Brewery, who sought to create a space dedicated to European-style beers brewed with traditional methods. French Broad quickly gained a reputation for its standout beers like Gateway Kölsch, 13 Rebels ESB, and Wee Heavy-er Scotch Style Ale, embodying its original tagline, “World Beer…Asheville Flavor.”
Andy Dahm, a key figure from the brewery’s inception, was instrumental in its early success. His passion for brewing and commitment to quality helped establish French Broad as a cornerstone in Asheville’s burgeoning craft beer scene.