Brevard Brewing’s Kyle Williams and Hi-Wire’s Luke Holgate discuss their acclaimed märzens.
Small bites: Harvest Festival 2018
The inaugural Harvest Festival kicks off at the Burton Street Community Peace Gardens. Also: White Labs Asheville hosts its latest fermented pairing class; Twin Leaf and Whisk AVL team up; Fiesta Hendersonville returns; and plenty more.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Sept. 18-24
**UPDATED SEPT. 19** Archetype releases its first cans, One World West holds a weekend-long grand opening and more local beer news.
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.
King Daddy’s Chicken & Waffle to close, making way for new Early Girl Eatery
The Early Girl’s owners say King Daddy’s will shutter on Thursday, Sept. 20, with the new restaurant opening on Wednesday, Sept. 26.
MANNA FoodBank rolls out new mobile food initiatives
With new plans for a pantry on wheels and a pop-up market program that can connect with untapped collaborators, MANNA FoodBank rounds out almost five years of work aimed at addressing health inequities among WNC’s most vulnerable populations.
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.
Small bites: Madison County Beekeepers Association hosts honey tasting contest
On Monday, Sept. 17, the Madison County Beekeepers Association will host a honey-tasting contest, recipe competition and potluck. Also: Pedal to Plate returns; Highland Brewing Co. hosts Grapes, Grains and Graham; The Asheville School of Wine hosts its latest series of classes; and plenty more.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Sept. 11-17
**UPDATED SEPT. 14** Burial hosts breweries from Ohio and Nashville, Hillman taps a Busta Rhymes-inspired gose and more local beer news.
Top-shelf views: Asheville bartenders talk about rye
Local bartenders encourage the appreciation of rye whiskey’s distinct flavor profile in classic cocktails.
Asheville Wine & Food Festival takes a break, new local festival emerges
Asheville Wine & Food Festival founder and director Bob Bowles says he faced challenges in securing a suitable location for this year’s event. In the meantime, a group of local chefs and business owners are making headway with plans for a new food and beverage festival with an experiential focus for 2019.
Wild sumac berries add local tang to seasonings
The prolific, native berries, can easily be found along the edges of forests or in grassy or disturbed areas in Western North Carolina August through December.
Small bites: Local Food Experience returns to New Belgium Brewing Co.
On Thursday, Sept. 13, ASAP will bring farmers and restaurants together in its third annual Local Food Experience. Also: Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co. rolls out a collaborative pizza series; Oak and Grist Distilling Co. celebrates its first bottle release; Asheville Community Garden Network hosts its annual dinner; and more.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Sept. 4-10
**UPDATED SEPT. 7** Catawba releases its first packaged barrel-aged beer, Sweeten Creek releases a Grateful Dead-themed Belgian-style Amber Ale and more local beer news.
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.
Beer Scout: Nantahala Brewing Co. opens Asheville Outpost
The Bryson City brewery’s West Asheville taproom and restaurant will operate in the former Anchor Bar location on Haywood Road.
Christy Lynn Band prepares new material for LAAF
On Sunday, Sept. 2, the Christy Lynn Band will take the stage as one of the many musical acts perfuming at the Living Asheville Arts Festival on Lexington Avenue.
Author Michael Twitty traces the roots of Southern cuisine at WNC events
The award-winning author of The Cooking Gene will speak at the upcoming Carolina Mountain Literary Festival and UNC Asheville’s annual Farm-to-Table Dinner on the Quad as well as in the 2018 UNC Asheville Greenfest keynote lecture at Lipinsky Hall.
Small bites: plēb urban winery opens in the RAD
On Saturday, Sept. 1, plēb urban winery celebrates its grand opening in the River Arts District. Also: Postero hosts a fundraiser for Pisgah Legal Service; Craft Centric Taproom & Bottle Shop teams up with Three Eggs Cakery; the North Carolina Apple Festival returns; and more.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Aug. 28-Sept. 3
**UPDATED AUG. 30** Oskar Blues celebrates the return of Ten FIDY with flights of five variants, Archetype’s brewers lead a blind tasting and more local beer news.
Carolina Beer Guy: Keg party 101
Weinhaus and multiple local breweries offer economical beer solutions for large gatherings.