Asheville-area brewery representatives name their favorite local and nonlocal beers from 2018, as well as standout industry accomplishments.
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The Asheville Film Society screens “The Great Dictator” at the Fine Arts Theatre, Mountain Marquee opens in Marion and more.
Beer Scout: Local breweries take varied approaches to welcoming pets
Asheville’s pet-friendly ways extend to its breweries, but bringing animal friends to a taproom is more complicated than it may seem.
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Local actor Willie Repoley discusses working on the Neil Armstrong biopic “First Man,” Habitat for Humanity screens a documentary on gentrification and more.
[Food + Beverage] Collider conference prepares business for climate change
“It’s like the playing field that everyone’s playing on — that the economy’s playing on, that companies are playing on, that the government’s playing on — that playing field is starting to erode,” says Josh Dorfman, CEO of The Collider in downtown Asheville. “I think there’s more on the line than many people understand.”
Carolina Beer Guy: Taproom styles convey breweries’ brands
Representatives from Ginger’s Revenge, New Belgium, Highland and Homeplace discuss their individual taprooms’ styles.
Beer Scout: Hemp beers grow more popular on the local and national levels
New Belgium’s Hemperor is Asheville’s most widely-available hemp beer, but isn’t the first to emerge from the local brewing scene.
Screen scene: Local film news
The Grail screens a full sensory, immersive documentary on giving birth; multiple outdoor film series get underway and more.
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.
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New Belgium screens a documentary about disappearing snow seasons, the 90-Second Newbery Film Festival returns to Pack Library and more.
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: Brewery yoga catching fire
At least five Asheville area breweries and one cidery host regular yoga classes.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Feb. 13-19
Valentine’s events abound, Hi-Wire’s Sour and Wild Program releases two new bottles and more local beer news.
Carolina Beer Guy: Experience, education key in landing local brewery jobs
A solid education, previous experience and a willingness to work hard can open doors at Asheville area breweries.
Carolina Beer Guy: Which beers to cellar and how
Is it better to hold on to this year’s Cold Mountain and compare it with the 2018 edition or enjoy it now?
Carolina Beer Guy: What’s in a (beer) name?
Asheville-area breweries share the stories behind their more oddly dubbed releases.
Carolina Beer Guy: Sturdy brews beat the fall and winter chill
Seasonal favorites are returning to local taprooms, bottle shops and grocery stores.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Oct. 30-Nov. 6
**UPDATED NOV. 2** Hi-Wire’s Stout Bout Festival returns, Zebulon shares three custom blends made for Tasty Beverage Co. and more local beer news.
Beer Scout: Local breweries champion independence with Brewers Association seal
UpCountry and Catawba cans incorporate the Brewers Association’s “certified independent craft” seal and will soon be joined by multiple other local breweries.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Aug. 8-14
**UPDATED AUG. 12** Tasty Beverage Co. hosts hosts Terrapin Watermelon Gosefest, Blue Ghost releases Roatan Paradise IPA during a day-long Island Party and more local beer news.
Carolina Beer Guy: New CEO, new brews at New Belgium
Steve Fechheimer takes over as New Belgium CEO in late August and will visit the company’s Asheville brewery by late September.