Paul Friedheim is the company’s new lead Asheville-based brewer, while 2X4 Brew Pub opens in the former Thirsty Monk Gerber Village location.
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Carolina Beer Guy: Hillman Beer expanding to Old Fort
Hillman’s Old Fort brewery and taproom — the town’s first such establishment — has an anticipated opening date of spring 2020.
Carolina Beer Guy: Bhramari’s Above the Clouds fest features hazy, hoppy brews
Selections from 30 breweries, plus four canned Bhramari collaborations with notable peers, will be available Aug. 31.
Carolina Beer Guy: Zillicoah’s Session Fest celebrates low-ABV brews
Beverages clocking in at under 5% ABV from 30 different breweries will be available at the Aug. 24 event.
Carolina Beer Guy: 12 Bones Brewing settles into the South Asheville scene
Angela and Bryan King are working on building a reputation for craft beer with the new brewery addition to their popular barbecue restaurant.
Carolina Beer Guy: Bibliobrews celebrate Pack Library’s centennial
Multiple local breweries have created literature-inspired beers to honor the institution’s 100 years of of being a free public library.
Carolina Beer Guy: Catawba Brewing turns 20
Billy and Scott Pyatt reflect on two decades in the brewing industry.
Carolina Beer Guy: Just Brew It winners love the art of making beer
Heidi Dunkelberg and Jesse Latriano discuss their prize-winning beverages from the annual Just Economics fundraiser.
Carolina Beer Guy: Asheville Brewing Co. buys adjoining Wells Fargo property
Brewery president Mike Rangel plans to use the lot for parking, family-friendly activities and special events — but is also seeking public input.
Carolina Beer Guy: All Sevens Brewing turns 1
Housed within the same space as Westville Pub, one of Asheville’s newest breweries has quietly been operating for nearly a year.
Carolina Beer Guy: Too many Asheville breweries? Opinions vary
Opinions vary on whether Asheville has too many breweries or if the local industry can sustain more.
Carolina Beer Guy: Once rare, lagers now prominent at local breweries
Once a rarity on the Asheville-area scene, lagers have become fixtures in a growing number of local breweries.
Carolina Beer Guy: Transylvania County establishes its own brewing identity
Four breweries and a bottle shop add to the Brevard area’s local and tourist appeal.
Carolina Beer Guy: Eurisko celebrates its first anniversary
The Short Coxe Avenue brewery’s team embraces operating just outside the South Slope.
Carolina Beer Guy: Alex Dwoinen leads Asheville’s biggest brewery
The latest in the brewer profile series looks at New Belgium Brewing Co.’s brewing manager, who’s been with the company for 25 years.
Carolina Beer Guy: Local brewers discuss their favorite hops
With the South Atlantic Hops Conference in town March 16-17, local brewers discuss their favorite hops and the varieties’ standout qualities.
Carolina Beer Guy: Breweries catch the Mardi Gras spirit
Burial, Catawba, Oskar Blues, Ecusta and Sierra Nevada let the good times roll with holiday celebrations.
Carolina Beer Guy: John Stuart moves to Nantahala Brewing
The long-time Green Man brewer is now working for the Bryson City brewery.
Biere de Femme Festival celebrates women in N.C. beer
The third yearly celebration of the state’s female brewing industry workers makes its Asheville debut March 2 at Highland Brewing Co.
Brew Horizons Beer Festival promotes clean power
The Feb. 23 event at the U.S. Cellular Center is presented by the nonprofit Green Built Alliance, which also produces the annual Ciderfest NC.
Carolina Beer Guy: Asheville beer pioneer Jonas Rembert finds new life in Taiwan
The co-founder of Green Man and French Broad has taught English abroad for nearly 12 years and recently published a memoir.