Highland Brewing Company rolled out its first beer kegs in December 1994. Built almost entirely of retrofitted dairy equipment, the original brewery in downtown Asheville could produce up to 6,500 barrels of beer per year. Aside from its commitment to quality, the most important factor in Highland ‘s longevity and success is the guidance provided by owner/founder Oscar Wong and Vice President John Lyda, who have been at the brewery since its inception. What began as a three-person operation has grown into a staff of more than twenty. Oscar and John oversee the staff in brewing, packaging, and sales. Currently, the Highland brand is sold in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia
