The Blue Ghost and Mills River Brewery teams discuss establishing their brands in the vicinity of famous neighbors.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Jan. 29-Feb. 4
**UPDATED FEB. 1** Archetype and the NC Craft Beverage Museum partner for a night of beer trivia, Highland taps a Berliner Weisse in conjunction with Night Flight 2019 and more local beer news.
Pisgah Brewing hosts 10th annual Stout Hog Day
The Black Mountain brewery offers a wide selection of house and guest dark beers on Sunday, Feb. 3 — plus free pancakes served by the Pisgah staff.
Habitat Brewing Co. says farewell with a Feb. 1 party
The multifaceted business opened in November 2016 and follows Lexington Avenue Brewery as the second downtown brewing establishment to close in the last month.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Jan. 22-28
**UPDATED JAN. 25** Oskar Blues launches its Can-O-Bliss IPA Series, The Whale welcomes Fat Orange Cat Brewing Co. to town and more local beer news.
Carolina Beer Guy: Hi-Wire releases 2019 collaboration 12-pack
Hi-Wire teams with Rhinegeist, Revelry and Monday Night for its third spray-paint-themed mix pack.
Beer Scout: CANarchy Collaboratory to open in former LAB space
The CANarchy Craft Brewery Collective — whose members include Oskar Blues Brewery and Cigar City Brewing — will bring new collaborative beers and ones from its portfolio to downtown Asheville in late March.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Jan. 15-21
**UPDATED JAN. 18** Pisgah and Foothills Butcher Bar collaborate on a smoked porter, Archetype has a dual can release and more local beer news.
Carolina Beer Guy: Local beer costs continue to increase
Local brewery representatives discuss the various factors that have elevated the price of craft beer.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Jan. 8-14
**UPDATED JAN. 9** Asheville Brewing releases 2019 Love Ninja, Highland taps a trio of new small-batch beers and more local beer news.
(SATIRE) Rogue Beer Scout: Budweiser reveals plans for South Slope brewpub
The global giant sets up shop in Beer City, two new breweries join the scene and Scotty talks life post-Highland.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Jan. 1-7
**UPDATED JAN. 3** Area breweries ease into 2019 with new releases and the return of a few favorites.
Year in review: Looking back at brewing industry news
From medals at prestigious national competitions to Asheville’s oldest brewery changing its look after 24 years, 2018 was full of major brewing news.
Year in review: Asheville beer and cider industry trends
From unexpected expansions to hemp beers, the local brewing industry overlapped in a handful of standout areas over the past year.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Dec. 25-31
Wicked Weed turns six, Burial has its biannual release of Skillet and more local beer news.
Beer Scout: Asheville beer and cider industry notables reflect on 2018
Asheville-area brewery representatives name their favorite local and nonlocal beers from 2018, as well as standout industry accomplishments.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Dec. 18-24
**UPDATED DEC. 21** Area breweries answer Sierra Nevada’s call to brew a Resilience IPA and raise funds for people impacted by the California Camp Fire and more local beer news.
Carolina Beer Guy: Crowler or growler?
Local brewery representatives discuss the benefits and drawbacks of using glass growlers or aluminum Crowlers for on-demand packaged beer.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Dec. 11-17
**UPDATED DEC. 17** Sweeten Creek and UpCountry host anniversary parties while Burial brings back its Tom Selleck holiday celebration — all with new beers, of course.
Beer Scout: Asheville’s homebrew shops adjust to life in Beer City
Asheville Brewers Supply and Fifth Season Gardening Co. stand alone on the local homebrew supply front.
Carolina Beer Guy: The evolution of Christmas Jam Ale
Asheville Brewing Co.’s Doug Riley discusses the history of Christmas Jam’s official beer.
