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    Carolina Beer Guy: Rural breweries face distinct pandemic challenges

    Posted on December 9, 2020December 8, 2020 by Tony Kiss

    Spacious outdoor areas have helped keep Homeplace, Innovation, Whiteside and Mad Co. in business, though mask noncompliance from tourists has offered occasional challenges.

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    Erin Jordan leads with love

    Posted on November 26, 2020November 18, 2020 by Xpress Contributor

    Erin Jordan, head brewer at Archetype Brewing, says she is thankful for family and a safe work environment.

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    Carolina Beer Guy: Breweries prepare for pandemic winter challenges

    Posted on November 25, 2020November 23, 2020 by Tony Kiss

    Area breweries are used to the challenges of winter, but added difficulties from the COVID-19 pandemic have many in the industry extra concerned.

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    Jon and Carrieann Schneider praise the region’s collaborat­ive spirit

    Posted on November 24, 2020November 18, 2020 by Xpress Contributor

    Jon and Carrieann Schneider, owners of Sideways Farm & Brewery, are grateful for each other and the region’s collaborative spirit.

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    Carolina Beer Guy: Rye Knot grows North Asheville brewing scene

    Posted on October 28, 2020October 28, 2020 by Tony Kiss

    The new venture by Bob Byron and Jimi Rentz is a combination brewery, distillery and restaurant.

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    Carolina Beer Guy: Celebrate Oktoberfes­t at home

    Posted on October 13, 2020October 8, 2020 by Tony Kiss

    Seasonal celebrations have largely been curbed, but plentiful German-style beers and imports are available throughout the local market.

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    Carolina Beer Guy: Tasty Beverage closes Saturday

    Posted on September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 by Tony Kiss

    The bottle shop and taproom ends its five-year run on the South Slope.

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    Carolina Beer Guy: Sanctuary Brewing moves, gives rise to Oklawaha Brewing

    Posted on September 23, 2020September 21, 2020 by Tony Kiss

    The Hendersonville brewery has morphed into two separate endeavors, including one in its former location but under a new name.

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    Beer Scout: Archetype head brewer Erin Jordan follows her own path to top spot

    Posted on August 26, 2020August 24, 2020 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The West Asheville establishment’s new head brewer discusses her quick but well-earned rise at the brewery.

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    Local beverage and cheese tasting events go virtual

    Posted on August 18, 2020August 17, 2020 by Kay West

    The WNC Cheese Trail and local wine shops and breweries take their pairing and tasting events online.

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    Carolina Beer Guy: Growler refills not easy during COVID-19 pandemic

    Posted on August 11, 2020August 12, 2020 by Tony Kiss

    Once a staple of the craft beer scene, reusable bottles currently aren’t being accepted at numerous Asheville-area businesses.

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    Carolina Beer Guy: Local breweries enact strict protocols to protect employees from COVID-19

    Posted on July 22, 2020July 20, 2020 by Tony Kiss

    Wicked Weed Brewing responds to positive COVID-19 tests for employees at the Funkatorium and brewpub. Meanwhile, other local breweries screen workers daily and feel that the virus will inevitably strike their own crews.

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    Carolina Beer Guy: Not all breweries fully reopen

    Posted on July 1, 2020June 30, 2020 by Tony Kiss

    Several Asheville breweries allow exclusively outdoor seating or remain closed.

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    Carolina Beer Guy: Oscar Wong receives prestigiou­s award

    Posted on June 30, 2020June 30, 2020 by Tony Kiss

    The Highland Brewing founder is only the 34th person in the world to receive the Brewers Association Recognition Award for outstanding contributions to the industry.

    4.4 K views+BeerFood

    Carolina Beer Guy: Brewery building and expansions proceed during COVID-19 crisis

    Posted on June 25, 2020June 22, 2020 by Tony Kiss

    Updates on brewery construction and expansions in Asheville, Brevard and Old Fort.

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    Carolina Beer Guy: Taprooms open with significan­t safety measures

    Posted on May 30, 2020May 31, 2020 by Tony Kiss

    Asheville-area breweries have taken numerous precautions to ensure responsible reopening.

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    Carolina Beer Guy: NC taprooms allowed to reopen thanks to late-breaking guidance from Gov. Cooper

    Posted on May 22, 2020May 22, 2020 by Tony Kiss

    Local brewpub owners discuss the safety precautions they’re taking prior to reopening.

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    Carolina Beer Guy: AVL Beer Week goes virtual

    Posted on May 19, 2020May 19, 2020 by Tony Kiss

    A range of online events are planned May 22-31 in lieu of in-person gatherings.

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    Beer Scout: Breweries focus on R & D amid COVID-19 challenges

    Posted on May 18, 2020May 14, 2020 by Edwin Arnaudin

    New products continue to enter the market as local breweries strive to remain innovative.

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    Carolina Beer Guy: Local brewery owners miss the crowds

    Posted on May 14, 2020May 13, 2020 by Tony Kiss

    Across the Asheville area, brewery figures are struggling with quiet taprooms and other significant changes to the industry.

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    Carolina Beer Guy: Fermented Nonsense and Craft Centric going out of business

    Posted on May 2, 2020May 3, 2020 by Tony Kiss

    Asheville’s smallest brewery and the taproom/bottle shop in which it’s housed are the first brewing industry businesses to close as a result of COVID-19 repercussions.

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