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Carolina Beer Guy: House Soda joins nonalcoholic craft beverage scene
House Soda showcased its alcohol-free ginger beer at February’s AVL Beer Expo and looks to start operating out of a commissary kitchen in a few months.
Carolina Beer Guy: Brewery yoga catching fire
At least five Asheville area breweries and one cidery host regular yoga classes.
Carolina Beer Guy: Despite aluminum tariff, more brewers using cans
Local brewers discuss the benefits and costs of aluminum packaging and whether a new federal tax will change the price of their beers.
Carolina Beer Guy: Breweries tap into local music
Many WNC breweries consider live music to be a main component of their taproom offerings.
Carolina Beer Guy: West Asheville businesses unite for inaugural Cider Crawl
Over a dozen neighborhood businesses will participate in the cider-centric, self-guided crawl on March 10.
Carolina Beer Guy: The Casual Pint joins busy South Asheville scene
Part of a Knoxville, Tenn.-based franchise chain, The Casual Pint is the latest southside outpost for draft and packaged beer.
Carolina Beer Guy: Highland Brewing unveils dramatic label and logo redesign
After 24 years in the industry, Asheville’s oldest craft brewery embraces a new look.
Carolina Beer Guy: Triple 7 Brewhouse opens tasting room with guest beers
Located next to Westville Pub, the brewery plans to have house beers on tap by late March.
Carolina Beer Guy: Meet brewer John Silver
The latest in the brewer profile series looks at the owner and head brewer of Homeplace Beer Co. in Burnsville.
Theater review: ‘Night Music’ at The Magnetic Theatre
The latest from local playwright David Brendan Hopes is a touching coming-of-age relationship drama featuring a trio of strong performances.
Carolina Beer Guy: AVL Beer Expo moves to Masonic Temple, Feb. 24
Along with a new location, this year’s festival adds a VIP lounge with a rolling selection of small-batch and rare beers.
Carolina Beer Guy: Catawba’s Passport Program spans the globe
Now in its second year, the 52-beer series is a way for Catawba brewers to challenge themselves and see what new styles customers might want to see in larger production.
Innovation wins trademark dispute with Bell’s Brewery
The Sylva brewery will keep it name and trademark after the federal Trademark Trials and Appeals Board dismissed Bell’s action.
Carolina Beer Guy: Meet brewer Pete Langheinrich
The first in a series of brewer profiles spotlights the head brewer at Asheville Brewing Co.
Carolina Beer Guy: Experience, education key in landing local brewery jobs
A solid education, previous experience and a willingness to work hard can open doors at Asheville area breweries.
Carolina Beer Guy: Mica Town Brewing is Marion’s first brewery
Former home brewer Jason Snyder and his wife, Emily Causey, opened the brewery Dec. 31.
Carolina Beer Guy: Looking back at a busy year in beer
A rundown of 2017’s new breweries, ownership changes and other brewing industry news.
Carolina Beer Guy: Beer festivals make changes for 2018
Winter Warmer takes a year off while AVL Beer Expo and other events tweak their offerings.
Carolina Beer Guy: Cold weather brings breweries challenges, opportunities
Long-time brewery owners and those new to the scene realize that winter in the mountains can be tough on business.
Carolina Beer Guy: Local beer makers compete at Plow to Pint Brew-Off
Eight area breweries with beers made using Rayburn Farm pineapple sage vie for the public’s vote Dec. 10 at Archetype.