History Of Green Man

Brewing Award winning ales since 1997, Green Man was founded in downtown Asheville, originally as a brew-pub. New ownership and a fresh approach spurred evolutionary change at Green Man in 2010. No longer a brew pub, Green Man was able to focus on production, distribution and growth. With the help of the original brewer, John Stuart, and his team, Green Man has evolved into a respected and well-known brewery, known for consistent, traditional ales with a constant eye on quality.

Green Man is now crafting seasonals and specialty brews like “The Rainmaker” Double IPA, and “The Dweller” Imperial Stout. Check out the beer page for more details and stay tuned for more offerings.

We are currently constructing a brand new brewing facility that will enable us to increase capacity, package in 6-packs, and expand distribution. Green Man will continue to spread the good love throughout North Carolina and beyond...

The mythical Green Man inspires our brewery conception. Our interpretation of him can be found in our creative design and ales. Read further for more information about the elusive Green Man...

What is a Green Man?

A Green Man is a sculpture, drawing, or other representation of a face surrounded by or made from leaves. Branches or vines may sprout from the nose, mouth, nostrils or other parts of the face and these shoots may bear flowers or fruit. Commonly used as a decorative architectural ornament, Green Men are frequently found on carvings in churches and other buildings (both secular and ecclesiastical). "The Green Man" is also a popular name for English public houses and various interpretations of the name appear on inn signs, which sometimes show a full figure rather than just the head.

The Green Man motif has many variations. Found in many cultures around the world, the Green Man is often related to natural vegetative deities springing up in different cultures throughout the ages. Primarily it is interpreted as a symbol of rebirth, or "renaissance," representing the cycle of growth each spring. Some speculate that the mythology of the Green Man developed independently in the traditions of separate ancient cultures and evolved into the wide variety of examples found throughout history.