In 2016, our second season, we told the story of Highland Brewing and got to meet owners and founder Oscar Wong and his daughter Leah Wong Ashburn.

Since our story, Highland has grown to not just a brewery, but an Asheville destination.

Now president at Highland, Leah shared how Hurricane Helene tested them and brought the spirit of community together in so many incredible ways.

Helene was life-changing for us.

We couldn't brew beer, but we had talented people, we had equipment, we had space.

So we became a community hub.

Nine organizations, people, volunteers coming from I can't even count how many states, filling our parking lot.

Our parking lot was full of people and I went out and met some of them.

It was just an unbelievable mixture of the best side of humanity.

We have always been more than a brewery, but it just keeps growing and I will have guests come up to me and say, "Thank you for having this place.

We love your beer.

We come here and then we buy it at home because we believe in what you're doing.

We know you're doing a good thing."

It's like the message, the spirit of this place is meant to complement the best parts of Asheville.

And now with Western North Carolina still healing, Leah wants everyone to know that Highland Brewing is ready to welcome you back with open arms and hearts.

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