The refreshing, low-calorie beverages provide a new option for customers while offering the brewers and cider makers an intriguing technical challenge.
How local breweries play with Asheville’s music scenes
“It keeps a lot of us in work,” says singer-songwriter Leigh Glass. “A lot of breweries cater to original music, so you don’t feel pressure to play covers people can dance to.”
AVL Beer Week 2019: Local brewers talk about cocktail-inspired beers
The blurring of the liquor and beer worlds appeals to local craft beverage drinkers.
AVL Beer Week 2019: Events
From beer pong tournaments to pairing dinners, AVL Beer Week has dozens of events scheduled at venues throughout Western North Carolina.
Top Shelf Views: Local drinks wizard opens up about DIY limoncello
The classic Italian lemon liqueur is as easy to make as it is refreshing.
Small Bites: Devil’s Foot Beverage Co. eyes the future
Devil’s Foot Beverage Co. recently received a $50,000 grant from NC IDEA, which is being used to help the company expand its staff and reach. Also: Bone & Broth teams up with Metro Wines; Green Opportunities Southside Kitchen prepares a free community cookout; The Lord’s Acre hosts its annual square dance; and more.
Tourism industry supports local nonprofits
“We are continually amazed by the philanthropic nature of our culinary and hospitality community here and how generous they are to the local community,” says Mary Nesbitt, chief development officer of Asheville-based hunger relief nonprofit MANNA FoodBank.
Appetite for Life: Spring salads reach from palette to palate
May is the perfect month to begin adding color to the menu with salads made from locally sourced edibles.
Local breweries’ $1-a-pour fundraising initiatives support nonprofits
These common initiatives have benefits for both the breweries and the nonprofits.
One WNC veteran’s struggles with food insecurity
According to Feeding America, 20 percent of the more than 46 million people who access the organization’s national network of food banks each year are part of households that include someone who’s served or is serving in the U.S. military.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings May 14-20
**UPDATED MAY 16** Twin Leaf’s Gather of the Roses returns, Burial has a triple can release and more local beer news.
Small bites: Café Israel returns to Congregation Beth Israel
Entering its 13th year, Café Israel returns to Congregation Beth Israel. Also: The Golden Pineapple opens; Asheville Food Truck Showdown rolls back into town; Metro Wines hosts a riesling class; and more.
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Beer Scout: Hi-Wire, UpCountry and Archetype thrive in former brewery spaces
In the rare instances when an Asheville area brewery has closed, a new brewery has taken its place.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings May 7-13
**UPDATED MAY 10** Asheville Brewing and Cigar City combine forces for the Collaboratory’s first release, Bhramari and The Whale work together on a blue Berliner-Weisse and more local beer news.
Fun, food-focused ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in WNC
From a chocolate-making class to a drag show brunch, the Asheville area has plenty of ways to make Mother’s Day exciting.
Small bites: Brews and Bears
Brews and Bears returns to the WNC Nature Center with the launch of its monthly summer event series on Friday, May 10. Also: Rhubarb hosts a honey-tasting event; Food For Your Fingers opens; Tressa’s Downtown Jazz & Blues closes; and more.
Successful Asheville restaurants write their own recipes for out-of-state expansion
Local restaurant owners discuss the strategies and motivations behind their expansions.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings April 30-May 6
**UPDATED MAY 3** Cinco de Mayo and Star Wars Day beers are released, 12 Bone Brewing opens and more local beer news.
Small bites: Cultura opens on the South Slope
Jacob Sessoms joins forces with Wicked Weed Brewing. Also: Cinco de Mayo events, Curragh Chase pop-ups, Early Girl Eatery heads to North Asheville and more local food news.
Beer Scout: Highland Brewing celebrates its 25th anniversary
Founder Oscar Wong reflects on the latest milestone of Asheville’s oldest craft brewery and is optimistic about the people and products guiding its next quarter century.