**UPDATED FEB. 8** Sweeten Creek offers a new beer as its first crowler release, Burial celebrates Mardi Gras and the launch of its Ambient Terrain series and more local beer news.
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**UPDATED FEB. 8** Sweeten Creek offers a new beer as its first crowler release, Burial celebrates Mardi Gras and the launch of its Ambient Terrain series and more local beer news.
Catawba kicks off its 2018 Passport Program, Burial releases an IPA collab, Cliff Mori talks German beer at Hi-Wire and more local beer news.
Highland brings back its Mozart-inspired lager, Catawba partners with Appalachian Trail Conservancy and more.
While Beer Flavors 101 was developed to contribute an educational component to this year’s Asheville Beer Week festivities, the purpose of the event is to engage novices and experts alike without intimidating those new to tasting techniques and terminology.
**UPDATED: JAN. 9** Lookout offers crowlers, Sanctuary rolls out three new beers and certified cicerones give free presentations.
Brewery tours are becoming an increasingly popular way to experience Asheville — for both tourists and locals.