Certain safety precautions remain in place despite the lifting of statewide restrictions.
Carolina Beer Guy: Breweries join recycling co-op
To help reduce industry waste, Sierra Nevada has partnered with American Recycling of Western North Carolina to create the WNC Brewery Recycling Cooperative, a drop-off site in Candler.
Carolina Beer Guy: Brew fest returns with new look
Hi-Wire Brewing’s N.C. Small Batch Beer Festival returns with a different look. Also, new releases, reopenings and expansions.
Carolina Beer Guy: Local breweries featured on Amazon Prime series ‘Crafted’ and other beer-related news
Bhramari Brewing Co., Green Man Brewery. Zillicoah Beer Co. and DSSOLVR will be featured in the second season of “Crafted,” a series on Amazon Prime and Facebook Watch. Also: Thirsty Thursday on hold; Capitalize the B campaign celebrates Black History Month; and more.
Carolina Beer Guy: Hot Springs lands brewery, tacos
This past December, Big Pillow Brewing hosted its soft opening, making it the third craft brewery in Madison County, joining the Mad Co. Brew House in Marshal and the Hickory Nut Gorge Brewery in the restored Mars Hill Theatre in Mars Hill.
Carolina Beer Guy: Beer tasting goes virtual
Blue Ridge Community College’s brewing program will host a virtual beer tasting on Friday, Jan. 29.
Carolina Beer Guy: Year ends with cider, beer news
Barn Door Ciderworks opens in Fairview, Hickory Nut Gorge Brewery expands to Mars Hill and Highland goes into hibernation.
From EdNC: Botany, beverages, and A-B Tech
Jeff “Puff” Irvin, chair of A-B Tech’s department of brewing, distillation and fermentation, looks back on his career.
Cellarest Beer Project enhances West Asheville brewing scene
Co-founders Mark Goodwin and Harrison Fahrer discuss their vision for West Asheville’s newest brewery, which is slated for a Feb. 2021 opening.
Carolina Beer Guy: Breweries open, build, expand
Noblebräu is up and running in Brevard, Archetype opens its rooftop deck and New Origin readies for a February opening.
Carolina Beer Guy: Rural breweries face distinct pandemic challenges
Spacious outdoor areas have helped keep Homeplace, Innovation, Whiteside and Mad Co. in business, though mask noncompliance from tourists has offered occasional challenges.
Erin Jordan leads with love
Erin Jordan, head brewer at Archetype Brewing, says she is thankful for family and a safe work environment.
Carolina Beer Guy: Breweries prepare for pandemic winter challenges
Area breweries are used to the challenges of winter, but added difficulties from the COVID-19 pandemic have many in the industry extra concerned.
Jon and Carrieann Schneider praise the region’s collaborative spirit
Jon and Carrieann Schneider, owners of Sideways Farm & Brewery, are grateful for each other and the region’s collaborative spirit.
Carolina Beer Guy: Rye Knot grows North Asheville brewing scene
The new venture by Bob Byron and Jimi Rentz is a combination brewery, distillery and restaurant.
Carolina Beer Guy: Celebrate Oktoberfest at home
Seasonal celebrations have largely been curbed, but plentiful German-style beers and imports are available throughout the local market.
Carolina Beer Guy: Tasty Beverage closes Saturday
The bottle shop and taproom ends its five-year run on the South Slope.
Carolina Beer Guy: Sanctuary Brewing moves, gives rise to Oklawaha Brewing
The Hendersonville brewery has morphed into two separate endeavors, including one in its former location but under a new name.
Beer Scout: Archetype head brewer Erin Jordan follows her own path to top spot
The West Asheville establishment’s new head brewer discusses her quick but well-earned rise at the brewery.
Local beverage and cheese tasting events go virtual
The WNC Cheese Trail and local wine shops and breweries take their pairing and tasting events online.
Carolina Beer Guy: Growler refills not easy during COVID-19 pandemic
Once a staple of the craft beer scene, reusable bottles currently aren’t being accepted at numerous Asheville-area businesses.