Cellarest is just a year old, and they're leading Asheville's beer scene into historically weird and wacky techniques. I'd recommend: anything on the menu.

The Whale distinguishes itself in the Asheville beer scene by stocking beers from outside the Asheville beer scene. I know, I know, you came to drink local, but their tap list features some of the best breweries in the country. Like Jester King. Ask to see their beer binder, a cellar list that brings me to tears.