**UPDATED DEC. 5** Noble Cider releases this year’s Friar Fig, Archetype debuts its first bottle and more local beer news.
Carolina Beer Guy: Meet brewer Trace Redmond
The latest in the brewer profile series spotlights Highland’s Trace Redmond and his research and development work on the brewery’s pilot system.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Nov. 27-Dec. 3
**UPDATED NOV. 30** Craft Centric and TreeRock Social celebrate their first anniversaries, UpCountry taps an Almond Joy-inspired porter and more local beer news.
Carolina Beer Guy: Breweries work with artists to enhance packaging
Local brewery representatives and artists discuss the creative designs on their bottles and cans.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Nov. 20-26
**UPDATED NOV. 21** Special Thanksgiving week and Black Friday events abound throughout the area.
UpCountry Brewing opening a Brevard taproom and brewery
The combination taproom and sour and wild ale fermentation brewery will open in the former Peaks & Creeks Brewing location by the end of November.
Carolina Beer Guy: Hi-Wire’s Stout Bout heralds season of dark, robust brews
The brewery’s annual competition features 21 beers from North Carolina breweries and gives way to cherished winter releases from local industry peers.
Lexington Avenue Brewery closing at end of 2018
The Asheville brewery will discontinue operation at the end of the year. It has been sold to the CANarchy Collective (Oskar Blues, Cigar City), which will reopen the space in March 2019 as The CANarchy Collaboratory brewpub.
Beer Scout: Breweries and nonprofits find success through year-round partnerships
The Can’d Aid Foundation benefits from working with Oskar Blues, while Burial actively gives back through sponsorships of LEAF International and the Asheville Symphony.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Nov. 13-19
**UPDATED NOV. 14** Ginger’s Revenge brings back Appalachian Ginger, Burial releases a Stillwater collaboration and more local beer news.
Brevard’s Peaks & Creeks Brewing Co. to close Nov. 15
The Brevard brewery’s last day of operation will be Nov. 15.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Nov. 6-12
**UPDATED NOV. 8** Highland releases numerous version of this year’s Cold Mountain, Thirsty Monk and Green Man collaborate on a chartreuse-inspired saison and more local beer news.
Beer Scout: Girls Pint Out unites women through craft brews
Over the past four years, Asheville chapter founder Mia Pedersen has organized a range of social and educational activities for local women who love craft beer.
Carolina Beer Guy: New book explores mountain brewing
The release party for Anne Fittten Glenn’s new book is Nov. 7 at Asheville Brewing’s Coxe Avenue location.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Oct. 30-Nov. 5
**UPDATED NOV. 1** Burial goes all out for the final Burnpile Harvest Fest to be held at its downtown taproom, Oskar Blues brings back Barrel-Aged Ten FIDY and more local beer news.
Carolina Beer Guy: Meet brewer Aaron Wilson
The latest in the brewer profile series highlights French Broad’s brewer, Aaron Wilson, who oversees some of Asheville’s oldest ales.
Beer Scout: Local breweries take varied approaches to welcoming pets
Asheville’s pet-friendly ways extend to its breweries, but bringing animal friends to a taproom is more complicated than it may seem.
Halloween happenings around WNC
Halloween falls midweek this year, which means while many ghoulish entertainments will take place the preceding weekend, there are still some events to look forward to on Halloween night itself.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Oct. 23-29
**UPDATED OCT. 25** Wicked Weed releases this year’s Dark Arts, Twin Leaf taps a candy roaster squash beer made in collaboration with Slow Food Asheville and more local beer news.
Carolina Beer Guy: The return of Ninjabread Man and Cold Mountain
Asheville Brewing’s popular seasonal offering is back Oct. 19, while Highland’s cult favorite will be released Nov. 8.
Carolina Beer Guy: Appalachian Ridge takes unusual approach to making cider
Appalachian Ridge Artisan Hard Cider owner Alan Ward discusses his operation’s commitment to traditional French methods.
