Brewery president Mike Rangel plans to use the lot for parking, family-friendly activities and special events — but is also seeking public input.
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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.
Carolina Beer Guy: Guidon Brewing opens in Hendersonville
Connie and Mike Baer opened the brewery Jan. 16 with a porter, stout, pale ale, IPA and a cream ale.
Pisgah Brewing hosts 10th annual Stout Hog Day
The Black Mountain brewery offers a wide selection of house and guest dark beers on Sunday, Feb. 3 — plus free pancakes served by the Pisgah staff.
Carolina Beer Guy: Hi-Wire releases 2019 collaboration 12-pack
Hi-Wire teams with Rhinegeist, Revelry and Monday Night for its third spray-paint-themed mix pack.
Carolina Beer Guy: Local beer costs continue to increase
Local brewery representatives discuss the various factors that have elevated the price of craft beer.
Year in review: Looking back at brewing industry news
From medals at prestigious national competitions to Asheville’s oldest brewery changing its look after 24 years, 2018 was full of major brewing news.
Carolina Beer Guy: Crowler or growler?
Local brewery representatives discuss the benefits and drawbacks of using glass growlers or aluminum Crowlers for on-demand packaged beer.
Carolina Beer Guy: The evolution of Christmas Jam Ale
Asheville Brewing Co.’s Doug Riley discusses the history of Christmas Jam’s official beer.
Carolina Beer Guy: Meet brewer Trace Redmond
The latest in the brewer profile series spotlights Highland’s Trace Redmond and his research and development work on the brewery’s pilot system.