The third yearly celebration of the state’s female brewing industry workers makes its Asheville debut March 2 at Highland Brewing Co.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Feb. 12-18
**UPDATED FEB. 13** The Casual Pint celebrates its first anniversary, Highland taps its latest beer inspired by a French Broad Chocolate truffle and more local beer news.
Brew Horizons Beer Festival promotes clean power
The Feb. 23 event at the U.S. Cellular Center is presented by the nonprofit Green Built Alliance, which also produces the annual Ciderfest NC.
Carolina Beer Guy: Asheville beer pioneer Jonas Rembert finds new life in Taiwan
The co-founder of Green Man and French Broad has taught English abroad for nearly 12 years and recently published a memoir.
Carolina Beer Guy: Guidon Brewing opens in Hendersonville
Connie and Mike Baer opened the brewery Jan. 16 with a porter, stout, pale ale, IPA and a cream ale.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Feb. 5-11
**UPDATED FEB. 8** Noble Cider and Ginger’s Revenge release new packaged products, The Whale celebrates the arrival of Modern Times and more local beer news.
Beer Scout: Neighboring microbreweries coexist with Sierra Nevada and Bold Rock
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.