King River Brewing

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On an old tobacco farm just north of Whitfield is this small brewery with its taphouse set inside a tobacco kiln. It has six beers on tap including an IPA, an altbier and a saison farmhouse ale. Ask about always interesting seasonal brews including its Waiting for Godot Belgian Tripel. Food options include wood-fired pretzels and hearty grilled European-style sausages.


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