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    Author:   Tony Kiss

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    Carolina Beer Guy: Breweries join recycling co-op

    Posted on April 15, 2021April 7, 2021 by Tony Kiss

    To help reduce industry waste, Sierra Nevada has partnered with American Recycling of Western North Carolina to create the WNC Brewery Recycling Cooperative, a drop-off site in Candler.

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    Carolina Beer Guy: Brew fest returns with new look

    Posted on April 2, 2021April 1, 2021 by Tony Kiss

    Hi-Wire Brewing’s N.C. Small Batch Beer Festival returns with a different look. Also, new releases, reopenings and expansions.

    4.2 K views1BeerNews

    Carolina Beer Guy: Local breweries featured on Amazon Prime series ‘Crafted’ and other beer-related news

    Posted on February 27, 2021February 25, 2021 by Tony Kiss

    Bhramari Brewing Co., Green Man Brewery. Zillicoah Beer Co. and DSSOLVR will be featured in the second season of “Crafted,” a series on Amazon Prime and Facebook Watch. Also: Thirsty Thursday on hold; Capitalize the B campaign celebrates Black History Month; and more.

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    Chris Donochod, right, and Amy Rubin

    Carolina Beer Guy: Hot Springs lands brewery, tacos

    Posted on February 21, 2021February 15, 2021 by Tony Kiss

    This past December, Big Pillow Brewing hosted its soft opening, making it the third craft brewery in Madison County, joining the Mad Co. Brew House in Marshal and the Hickory Nut Gorge Brewery in the restored Mars Hill Theatre in Mars Hill.

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    Carolina Beer Guy: Beer tasting goes virtual

    Posted on January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 by Tony Kiss

    Blue Ridge Community College’s brewing program will host a virtual beer tasting on Friday, Jan. 29.

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    Carolina Beer Guy: Year ends with cider, beer news

    Posted on December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 by Tony Kiss

    Barn Door Ciderworks opens in Fairview, Hickory Nut Gorge Brewery expands to Mars Hill and Highland goes into hibernation.

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    Carolina Beer Guy: Breweries open, build, expand

    Posted on December 11, 2020December 11, 2020 by Tony Kiss

    Noblebräu is up and running in Brevard, Archetype opens its rooftop deck and New Origin readies for a February opening.

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    Carolina Beer Guy: Rural breweries face distinct pandemic challenges

    Posted on December 9, 2020December 8, 2020 by Tony Kiss

    Spacious outdoor areas have helped keep Homeplace, Innovation, Whiteside and Mad Co. in business, though mask noncompliance from tourists has offered occasional challenges.

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    Carolina Beer Guy: Breweries prepare for pandemic winter challenges

    Posted on November 25, 2020November 23, 2020 by Tony Kiss

    Area breweries are used to the challenges of winter, but added difficulties from the COVID-19 pandemic have many in the industry extra concerned.

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    Carolina Beer Guy: Rye Knot grows North Asheville brewing scene

    Posted on October 28, 2020October 28, 2020 by Tony Kiss

    The new venture by Bob Byron and Jimi Rentz is a combination brewery, distillery and restaurant.

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    Carolina Beer Guy: Celebrate Oktoberfes­t at home

    Posted on October 13, 2020October 8, 2020 by Tony Kiss

    Seasonal celebrations have largely been curbed, but plentiful German-style beers and imports are available throughout the local market.

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    Carolina Beer Guy: Tasty Beverage closes Saturday

    Posted on September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 by Tony Kiss

    The bottle shop and taproom ends its five-year run on the South Slope.

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    Carolina Beer Guy: Sanctuary Brewing moves, gives rise to Oklawaha Brewing

    Posted on September 23, 2020September 21, 2020 by Tony Kiss

    The Hendersonville brewery has morphed into two separate endeavors, including one in its former location but under a new name.

    6.2 K views3BeerFood

    Carolina Beer Guy: Growler refills not easy during COVID-19 pandemic

    Posted on August 11, 2020August 12, 2020 by Tony Kiss

    Once a staple of the craft beer scene, reusable bottles currently aren’t being accepted at numerous Asheville-area businesses.

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    Carolina Beer Guy: Local breweries enact strict protocols to protect employees from COVID-19

    Posted on July 22, 2020July 20, 2020 by Tony Kiss

    Wicked Weed Brewing responds to positive COVID-19 tests for employees at the Funkatorium and brewpub. Meanwhile, other local breweries screen workers daily and feel that the virus will inevitably strike their own crews.

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    Carolina Beer Guy: Not all breweries fully reopen

    Posted on July 1, 2020June 30, 2020 by Tony Kiss

    Several Asheville breweries allow exclusively outdoor seating or remain closed.

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    Carolina Beer Guy: Oscar Wong receives prestigiou­s award

    Posted on June 30, 2020June 30, 2020 by Tony Kiss

    The Highland Brewing founder is only the 34th person in the world to receive the Brewers Association Recognition Award for outstanding contributions to the industry.

    4.7 K views+BeerFood

    Carolina Beer Guy: Brewery building and expansions proceed during COVID-19 crisis

    Posted on June 25, 2020June 22, 2020 by Tony Kiss

    Updates on brewery construction and expansions in Asheville, Brevard and Old Fort.

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    Carolina Beer Guy: Taprooms open with significan­t safety measures

    Posted on May 30, 2020May 31, 2020 by Tony Kiss

    Asheville-area breweries have taken numerous precautions to ensure responsible reopening.

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    Carolina Beer Guy: NC taprooms allowed to reopen thanks to late-breaking guidance from Gov. Cooper

    Posted on May 22, 2020May 22, 2020 by Tony Kiss

    Local brewpub owners discuss the safety precautions they’re taking prior to reopening.

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    Carolina Beer Guy: AVL Beer Week goes virtual

    Posted on May 19, 2020May 19, 2020 by Tony Kiss

    A range of online events are planned May 22-31 in lieu of in-person gatherings.

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