Tony Kiss

Asheville's Burial Beer hill host the Burnpile Harvest Festival with over 20 breweries at 2-10 p.m. Nov. 1. Many breweries will have beers made just for this celebration at Burial, 40 Collier Ave. on the South Slope brewing district.

Area breweries confirmed include Asheville Brewing, Altamont, Catawba, French Broad, Green Man, Highland, Hi-Wire, One World, Pisgah, Twin Leaf and Wicked Weed.

Regional breweries on the lineup are Bird Song from Charlotte, Fonta Flora from Morganton, Fullsteam from Durham, Innovation of Sylva, Mystery Brewing of Hillsborough, Natty Greene's of Greensboro, Nantahala of Bryson City, NoDa of Charlotte, Old Mecklenberg of Charlotte, Sub Noir of Raleigh, Trophy Brewing from Raleigh, Haw River Farmhouse Ales of Saxapahaw and Unknown Brewing from Charlotte. Urban Orchard Cider will also have a seasonal cider.

Burial will have seasonal brews like the once a year Slasher Sweet Potato Porter and the not-yet-named Apple tripel, made with Hickory Nut Gap Apples.

The format here is a little different than most of the area brew festivals, in that there's no admission charge. You will purchase a commemorative glass and three beer tickets at the door, and extra beer tickets will also be on sale. And be sure to tip your servers. The Hermit Kings and Nude Party will play.