Local brewery representatives discuss the benefits and drawbacks of using glass growlers or aluminum Crowlers for on-demand packaged beer.
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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.
Carolina Beer Guy: Breweries work with artists to enhance packaging
Local brewery representatives and artists discuss the creative designs on their bottles and cans.
Carolina Beer Guy: Hi-Wire’s Stout Bout heralds season of dark, robust brews
The brewery’s annual competition features 21 beers from North Carolina breweries and gives way to cherished winter releases from local industry peers.
Carolina Beer Guy: New book explores mountain brewing
The release party for Anne Fittten Glenn’s new book is Nov. 7 at Asheville Brewing’s Coxe Avenue location.
Carolina Beer Guy: Meet brewer Aaron Wilson
The latest in the brewer profile series highlights French Broad’s brewer, Aaron Wilson, who oversees some of Asheville’s oldest ales.
Carolina Beer Guy: The return of Ninjabread Man and Cold Mountain
Asheville Brewing’s popular seasonal offering is back Oct. 19, while Highland’s cult favorite will be released Nov. 8.
Carolina Beer Guy: Appalachian Ridge takes unusual approach to making cider
Appalachian Ridge Artisan Hard Cider owner Alan Ward discusses his operation’s commitment to traditional French methods.
Carolina Beer Guy: Hi-Wire and Highland women brewers collaborate
Plum Nectar, a dry-hopped Berliner Weisse by Sarah Gulotta and Katie Smith, will be released Oct. 17 at both breweries. $1 from each pint sold will benefit the local Pink Boots Society.
Carolina Beer Guy: Meet brewer Allison Carr
The latest in the brewer profile series spotlights UpCountry’s Charlotte transplant.
Carolina Beer Guy: Local Oktoberfest celebrations usher in fall
German transplants and local Oktoberfest event planners discuss annual celebrations in Asheville and abroad.
Carolina Beer Guy: Burnsville hosts town’s first brew fest
“It’s the first time that anything remotely like this has happened in Burnsville,” says festival producer John Silver, who also owns Homeplace Beer Co.
Carolina Beer Guy: Meet brewer Carl Melissas
The latest in the brewer profile series looks at the creative mind behind Wedge Brewing Co.’s beers.
Carolina Beer Guy: Brewgrass rescheduled for Oct. 27 at Salvage Station
Due to complications stemming from Hurricane Florence, the 22nd annual event has been postponed.
Carolina Beer Guy: Biltmore Estate offers exclusive house brews
Biltmore Brewing Co.’s three current Cedric’s beers are sold exclusively on Biltmore Estate, on draft and in bottles.
Carolina Beer Guy: Keg party 101
Weinhaus and multiple local breweries offer economical beer solutions for large gatherings.
Carolina Beer Guy: Fermented Nonsense embraces unusual beers
The South Asheville brewery — the smallest official one in Buncombe County — is shying away from traditional styles.
Carolina Beer Guy: Burning Can lights up weekend beer scene
Oskar Blues spokesman Aaron Baker reflects on five years of the brewery’s canned beer festival, held this year Aug. 10-12.
Carolina Beer Guy: Black Mountain Brewing opens
The collaboration by John Richardson, Jeff “Puff” Irvin and Matt Schwarz is the town’s third brewery.
Carolina Beer Guy: The art of selling craft beverages
Local brewery and cidery sales reps discuss the ins and outs of their jobs.