Just Economics Executive Director Vicki Meath discusses the homebrew festival’s legacy and return to Beer Week.
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Carolina Beer Guy: Just Brew It winners love the art of making beer
Heidi Dunkelberg and Jesse Latriano discuss their prize-winning beverages from the annual Just Economics fundraiser.
AVL Beer Week 2019: Reigning Just Brew It People’s Choice winner Janeen Hulbert
“I was floored when they called my name,” says the award-winning homebrewer. “I felt so humbled and thrilled that a beer I dreamed of and created was a hit.
AVL Beer Week: Just Brew It homebrewers, attendees braved rain at new Wedge
**UPDATED WITH COMPLETE WINNERS LIST** Erich Seigler’s and Brent Kilby’s Don’t Build a Wall Mexican Lager took home Xpress’ Kings of the Mountain award.
AVL Beer Week 2018: Just Brew It promotes homebrew community, living wage at new venue
One of AVL Beer Week’s standout events moves to Wedge at Foundation for 2018.
Just Economics celebrates beer and community with Just Brew It 2017
Local homebrewers Tim LaBruyere and David Maida brought home prizes for their exceptional beers.
Beer Scout: Just Brew It honorees discuss their award-winning beers
Swannanoa homebrewer Aaron Fish earned two awards while the Mills River team of Jesse Helm and Tyler Perry were crowned Kings of the Mountain by the Xpress judges.
Beer Scout: Summer festivals highlight hometown beers and brewers
Fonta Flora Brewery’s State of Origin festival and the Just Brew It homebrew tasting and competition showcase local brewers and ingredients.
Spicing it up: Local entrepreneurs tap ginger for Asheville’s newest brews
WNC beverage enthusiasts are harnessing the kick of ginger in their alcoholic and nonalcoholic brews.
Beer Scout: Asheville’s first conference for homebrewers
Local homebrewers have something to look forward to with the inaugural Asheville Homebrewers Conference set to happen in August. Also, take a look at one Asheville homebrewer’s award-winning white muscadine pale ale.
Just Brew It a strong start to Asheville Beer Week 2015
Asheville writer and craft beer enthusiast Edwin Arnaudin reports on his first visit to Just Economics’ Just Brew It homebrew festival.
Asheville Beer Week hit list
It’s a long, beer-loaded week, with a three-day round of festivals the first weekend. Here are a few highlights.
Beer Scout: Green Man’s Mike Karnowski to open brewery
Karnowski is leaving the red-hot Slope to build a brewery of his own with his wife, Gabe, in Weaverville. “My brewery will be in a cool old firehouse right behind Main Street [at 8 Merchant Alley],” says Karnowski. “It will be fun to bring it back to life.”
Beer scout: Homebrewers add flavors with syrups
Asheville Beer Week’s Just Brew It! Homebrew Festival is one of the most interesting events of the year. All stripes of homebrewers showcase all sorts of beer, with no commercial constraints (you know, like worrying if anyone is willing to buy it). So if a brewer is passionate about classic styles, she might serve a stellar Belgian Golden Strong or Altbier. The IPA-obsessed keep multiple taps of hoppy goodness flowing. And of course there are the mad scientists.