**UPDATED MAY 9**Highland rolls out a limited-release pils, Burial resurrects its Moonlit Art Markets, Bruisin’ Ales samples staff-pick German beers and more local beer news.
Carolina Beer Guy: Attorney Rebecca Crandall looks out for Asheville breweries
The Asheville native and former aspiring actress specializes in trademark law at the McGuire, Wood & Bissette Law Firm.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings: May 1-7
**UPDATED MAY 3** Habitat hosts its first small-batch festival, New Belgium and Blackberry Farm release a collaborative bottle and more local beer news.
Conscious Party: ‘The Thread That Binds’ art show
I Am Home Art Project’s second show takes place May 5 at Ginger’s Revenge.
Carolina Beer Guy: Green Man’s John Stuart stays the course
For 11 years, Stuart has been quietly making beer for the South Slope brewery — a length of tenure that puts him among the ranks of the city’s longest-serving brewers.
Beer Scout: Fonta Flora’s farmhouse expansion to open in June
After two years of planning, the Morganton brewery is set to debut its destination taproom and production facility in Lake James State Park.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings April 24-30
Burial hosts its fifth Sharpen the Blades, Bhramari releases two new cans for CBC and more local beer news.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings April 17-23
**UPDATED APRIL 18** Highland debuts its monthly brewery-only can release, Bruisin’ Ales highlights overlooked staff favorites and more local beer news.
Carolina Beer Guy: Tap into these April beer celebrations
Phazed, Hickory Hops and Sharpen the Blades give area craft beer fans plenty of festival options over the next three weekends.
Beer Scout: Cherokee, female-majority owned Seven Clans Brewing debuts
The company rolled out its first beer in early March and is contract-brewing with BearWaters Brewing Co. in Canton while it looks for a brewery home.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings April 10-16
**UPDATED APRIL 11** Hi-Wire releases a Brett saison, Catawba debuts a line of hazy NEIPAs, Wedge taps a beer celebrating its 10th anniversary and more local beer news.
Carolina Beer Guy: Eluvium Brewing strikes gold in Weaverville
The northern Buncombe County town’s third brewery focuses on beers high in flavor and low in alcohol.
Carolina Beer Guy: 20 years later, Asheville Pizza & Brewing remains a hopping landmark
Mike Rangel and Doug Riley recount the origins of the brewery, pizzeria and discount cinema and how it’s remained a local favorite.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings April 3-9
**UPDATED APRIL 5** Hi-Wire releases an IPA brewed in honor of the Asheville City Soccer Club, NC Belgian Beer Fest returns to Thirsty Monk Biltmore Village and more local beer news.
Carolina Beer Guy: House Soda joins nonalcoholic craft beverage scene
House Soda showcased its alcohol-free ginger beer at February’s AVL Beer Expo and looks to start operating out of a commissary kitchen in a few months.
Beer Scout: Familiar faces launch DSSØLVR
The newest brewery on Asheville’s horizon will be led by some familiar faces. JT Murrett and Vince Tursi, former brewers at Burial Beer Co., have struck out on their own with the help of a third partner, Mike Semenec, to open a new brewery called DSSØLVR at 63 N. Lexington Ave. DSSØLVR is slated to open in early […]
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings March 27-April 2
**UPDATED March 27** Zillicoah releases its first canned collaboration, Hi-Wire pairs a new stout with Swedish pastries and more local beer news.
Carolina Beer Guy: Brewery yoga catching fire
At least five Asheville area breweries and one cidery host regular yoga classes.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings March 20-26
**UPDATED MARCH 21** Luella’s collaborates with Wicked Weed on a golden sour, five Asheville breweries remain in Strange Carolinas’ North Carolina Beer Bracket and more local beer news.
Carolina Beer Guy: Despite aluminum tariff, more brewers using cans
Local brewers discuss the benefits and costs of aluminum packaging and whether a new federal tax will change the price of their beers.
Beer Scout: Nantahala and Whiteside expand Jackson County’s brewing scene
The breweries join Innovation and Balsam Falls in the county industry’s focus on the local market.