Burial hosts its fifth Sharpen the Blades, Bhramari releases two new cans for CBC and more local beer news.
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Burial hosts its fifth Sharpen the Blades, Bhramari releases two new cans for CBC and more local beer news.
Author and PBS television host Laura Theodore discusses her latest cookbook and new restaurant. Also: Fermenti offers free tastings; Folkmoot celebrates Appalachian culture and cuisine; outdoor tailgate markets return; Rise Above Deli expands; and Early Girl Eatery finds new owners.
**UPDATED MARCH 14** Asheville breweries celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Wedge at Foundation hosts Bike of the Irish, Burial welcomes 3 Floyds and more local beer news.
**UPDATED FEB. 22** Hillman and The Whale collaborate on a New England IPA, Black Cloud hosts a fruit beer tap takeover and more local beer news.
Asheville-area brewery representatives name their favorite local and non-local beers from 2017, as well as standout industry accomplishments.
Long-time brewery owners and those new to the scene realize that winter in the mountains can be tough on business.
**UPDATED DEC. 7** Black Cloud and Whistle Hop turn one, Rayburn Farm and Archetype host a pineapple sage brew-off, and Cliff Mori talks American sours in this week’s local beer news.
From handmade mustard to green mango and honey amba, the once-humble condiment is grabbing more of the spotlight these days.
Wedge, Hillman, Currahee and BearWaters took home medals from the Denver event Oct. 5-7.
The first big event of the 2017 AVL Beer Week celebration offered brews for just about every taste.
With a total seating capacity of about 160, the combination restaurant and brewery adds another new player to the growing Sweeten Creek Road beer scene.