Full Brewery Profile

Beech Mountain, NC 28604

2 active breweries · Population 7,280 · North Carolina

ZIP code 28604 in Beech Mountain, North Carolina sits at BDI 27.5 — Very High on the national scale — with 2 active breweries with a walkability score of 88.7 and the opportunity model flags it as Moderate Opportunity. The breakdown below combines four data sources to characterize what the brewery scene actually looks like here, and what it might look like for a new entrant.

At a Glance

Density Index
27.5
Very High · #675 nationally
Walkability
88.7
Excellent Brewery Crawl
Opportunity
49.0
Moderate Opportunity
Active Breweries
2
Population 7,280

Density — BDI 27.5

Very High

BDI measures breweries per 100,000 residents. 28604 ranks #675 nationally for craft beer density.

Walkability — BWS 88.7

Excellent Brewery Crawl
Walk Score N/A/100
Breweries Within 1hr Walk 2
Cluster Density 2 in 0.5mi

Walkability is calculated from Walk Score, transit data, and how tightly clustered breweries are. A score above 60 means you can chain several taprooms on foot.

Opportunity — BOS 49.0

Moderate Opportunity
Median Income $64,052
Age 25–44 15.4%
Bachelor's+ 44.1%

Opportunity score weights income, target demographics (25–44), education, and current competition. Higher means an under-served market with the right customer base.

Active Breweries in 28604

NameTypeAddress
Beech Mountain Brewing CompanyMicro1007 Beech Mountain PkwyWebsite
Flat Top Mountain BreweryMicro567 Main St EWebsite

Drill Into Specific Metrics

🍺 Density Breakdown BDI ranking, type mix, and national comparison 🚶 Walkability Analysis BWS, walkable crawls, and transit access 📊 Opportunity Score Demographics, income, and market verdict 📈 North Carolina Market Health State openings, closures, and trend

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