About Blowing Rock Brewing

Our History

Blowing Rock Brewing Company began with a single idea—to create a beer that captured the finest qualities of the High Country.

In 2007, we set out to make this idea a reality. We believed in the clean mountain water, unique ingredients, and local community of our home. We saw untapped potential for a craft beer unlike any other. The two of us spent nearly five years dedicating ourselves to research, assembling an award-winning team and perfecting signature recipes.

In 2013, Blowing Rock Brewing Company opened our first brewery in the heart of historic Blowing Rock. Immediate support from the local community, followed by demand for Blowing Rock brews statewide, showed us the power of the craft beer culture and the passion of the people it encompasses. From that moment on, we made it our mission to not just craft the highest quality mountain artisan beer, but to create a high quality experience for enjoying our beer as well.

Within the same year that we opened the doors to Blowing Rock Brewery, we also opened the Blowing Rock Ale House & Inn. Our brews are now being distributed to retailers and restaurants statewide in six-pack cans, kegs and growlers. In 2014, we opened an additional state-of-the-art brewery in Hickory, which offers 6,000 renovated square feet of brewery and restaurant space.

The Blowing Rock Draft House in Hickory was officially closed on June 30, 2024. The decade-long journey with the Draft House restaurant location has been one of great pride for our company. Our Production Brewing Facility in remains our hub in Hickory, and continues to brew our craft beers for distribution to our 800+ North Carolina retail accounts statewide.

The past few years have been remarkable. It’s been our pleasure providing you with the finest craft beer paired with new and unique ways to experience it. We are grateful to all of you, from those purchasing six-packs at the grocery store, enjoying a pint at our restaurants, or just stopping by to see what’s happening in the brewery. You all have made this one amazing ride, and we look forward to serving you in the future.

Cheers,
Jeff Walker & Todd Rice

Jeff Walker
President & Founder

Todd Rice
Founder

Tuesdae Rice
Founder

Shelby Maher
Operations Manager

Ryan Davis
Marketing Manager

Linden Stokes 
Communication Manager

Ryan Slobodzinski
Head Brewer & Production Manager

Chuck Watson
Brewer

Matt Terrell
Brewer

Ray Kunze
Brewer

Luke Eyanson
Lead Cellarman