The owners of Fairview’s two breweries discuss the rewards and challenges of running a taproom just outside of Asheville.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Aug. 14-20
**UPDATED AUG. 15** Sanctuary turns three, Burial collaborates with Blackberry Farm and more local beer news.
You’re invited: Best of WNC 2018 party
The festivities — honoring the winners of this year’s Best Of survey and the Xpress readers who voted for said victors — will take place in the Meadow at Highland Brewing Co. on Thursday, Aug. 16.
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.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Aug. 7-13
**UPDATED AUG. 9** Fermented Nonsense and Sideways officially open, Thirsty Monk celebrates the release of Sierra Nevada’s latest Oktoberfest and more local beer news.
Carolina Beer Guy: Black Mountain Brewing opens
The collaboration by John Richardson, Jeff “Puff” Irvin and Matt Schwarz is the town’s third brewery.
Beer Scout: Archetype and Highland launch barrel programs
Brewers from the Asheville area’s first brewery and one of its newest craft makers discuss their new oak offerings.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings July 31-Aug. 6
**UPDATED AUG. 2** The Bruisin’ Ales staff shares some favorite Canadian craft brews, The Whale celebrates the end of Grimm’s gypsy ways and more local beer news.
Carolina Beer Guy: The art of selling craft beverages
Local brewery and cidery sales reps discuss the ins and outs of their jobs.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings July 24-30
**UPDATED JULY 27** Hi-Wire celebrates its fifth anniversary, One World taps three new IPAs and more local beer news.
Carolina Beer Guy: Green Man’s Snozzberry returns
Asheville’s first sour program brings back its prized barrel-aged, fruit-forward blonde ale on July 21.
Carolina Beer Guy: Taproom styles convey breweries’ brands
Representatives from Ginger’s Revenge, New Belgium, Highland and Homeplace discuss their individual taprooms’ styles.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings July 17-23
Wedge turns 10, Catawba releases a DIPA inspired by the Pritchard Park Drum Circle and more local beer news.
Carolina Beer Guy: Brouwerïj Cursus Kĕmē opens in Asheville
Asheville’s newest brewery opens July 13 at 155 Thompson St.
Beer Scout: Hemp beers grow more popular on the local and national levels
New Belgium’s Hemperor is Asheville’s most widely-available hemp beer, but isn’t the first to emerge from the local brewing scene.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings July 10-16
**UPDATED JULY 12** Highland releases the first beer from its barrel program, Tasty Beverage hosts an Allagash Wild Beer Roundup and more local beer news.
Carolina Beer Guy: Executive director leaves Asheville Brewers Alliance
With the resignation of Kendra Penland, Mike Rangel will serve as interim executive director of the Asheville Brewers Alliance.
Carolina Beer Guy: Schools train future brewers, distillers and cider makers
Programs at A-B Tech and Blue Ridge diversify their offerings to keep pace with WNC’s growing craft alcohol industry.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings July 3-9
**UPDATED JULY 6** Burial celebrates Independence Day with Other Half, Creature Comforts and J Wakefield, Oskar Blues releases four new Barn Burner beers and more local beer news.
Carolina Beer Guy: Hi-Wire brings its circus to Durham
Hi-Wire co-founder Chris Frosaker hopes to open the brewery’s Durham Fun Zone by October.
Beer Scout: Sweeten Creek, UpCountry take next steps
After establishing themselves over a two-year period, the pair of neighborhood breweries are making significant moves to grow their businesses.