Twisted Pear Taproom & Coffee House — Restaurant in Forest City

The "Beer Society" subscription is a joke. It cost an initial $75 to join which gets you one 20oz mug and a locker. The original facebook post promised there were going to be invitations to brewery tours along with other limited opportunities including exclusive beers being deposited in your locker each month. So far I've held out hoping they would pull through but the only benefits I have received for my $75 are the 20oz pours at the cost of a pint throughout the year. The beers that they deposit in the lockers are primarily old stock that has been on the shelf for over a year. Now it's December and my locker was stocked with a can of terrapin luau. A tropical IPA made with passion fruit, oranges, and guava... In December?... When I can go to Ingles and easily find festive and seasonal Christmas ales that match the time of year. It's just one last slap in the face for all the people who paid for the subscription. A perfect example of the carelessness this business is handled with. The girls that work there are awesome though, they work really hard and that doesn't go unnoticed. If it wasn't for them, this would be a one...

I was catfished! Let me explain. Out of town visitor looking for a store and bar with great craft beer. Looking at the pictures on here I saw rows and cooler stocked with goodies. These pics are old, and do not reflect current inventory. When I asked the barkeep she stated it's been like that ever since she's been working for at least 6 months. I was sad.

Now don't get me wrong, for a small town this is still good selection, albeit small. It's been reduced to one row against wall as pictured. They had fair selection of local and Asheville stuff, but that's about it. I'm assuming the selection was not selling for the local small town residents.

Aside from this the draft selection was pretty good and prices are great. Friendly staff and patrons that's why overall it was a good stop, just don't be fooled by the...

Always a beer for every taste, but no food. Bring a stromboli to go from Loui's around the corner (less than $8). They allow dogs and smoking on the back lower level, which has outdoor furniture and a very relaxed feel. Live music and trivia some nights. They always have a porter or Stout, IPA, gose, etc, on tap. Relaxed atmosphere with 3 TV"s going on sports stations, usually. Couches and bar tables to enjoy a.drink and conversation. Free popcorn along the wall. Clean restrooms. Paintings for sale from local artists on the wall. You can buy bottles of beer and wine.The music is GREAT, and so is the crowd. There is a barbecue restaurant, steakhouse, and Mexican restaurant within walking distance.

Edit 6 months later... They have added a...