Stout Bout 2025 – The Showdown
One of Asheville’s favorite beer festivals is back. After last year’s cancellation due to Hurricane Helene, Stout Bout returns bigger and bolder than ever for an afternoon of indulgent pours, live entertainment, and a little friendly competition.
From 2–6 PM at Hi-Wire Brewing Biltmore Village, twelve standout breweries will bring their most decadent stouts for you to taste, savor, and vote on across four categories: Best Aroma, Best Flavor, Most Decadent Body, and the ultimate title of Stout Bout Champion 2025.
Alongside the beer, expect live music throughout the day, gourmet food vendors curated to pair perfectly with rich stouts, chocolate and dessert offerings, a cigar lounge station, and roaming performances that keep the atmosphere buzzing.
When the sun goes down, the night heats up. At 7 PM, Urban Combat Wrestling takes over The Event Space at Hi-Wire Brewing for the ultimate spectacle. Entry is included with Full Tasting Passes and VIP Experiences or available separately for $15.

Hi-Wire Brewing started in 2013 in Asheville’s South Slope Brewery District and quickly grew into a multi-location favorite. Their original 2,700 sq. ft. specialty brewery serves innovative yet approachable craft beers, with a focus on balanced lagers and ales alongside creative sours and barrel-aged stouts.

In 2015, they expanded with a large production brewery and taproom in Biltmore Village, offering guests an immersive look at the brewing process while enjoying fresh pints in a lively, welcoming atmosphere. Across locations, Hi-Wire emphasizes community, creativity, and quality in every pour.

Locals dig Hi-Wire Brewing for its consistent quality, broad selection, and friendly vibe. It’s a spot for both craft beer newbies and aficionados, where you can find session IPAs, hazy favorites, and rich dessert beers all under one roof. 

The taprooms host games like shuffleboard and soccer pool, live music, and special events that bring the Asheville community together.

Hi-Wire Brewing

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