Oscar Wong and Leah Wong Ashburn reflect on the history of Asheville’s oldest brewery.
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Business, nonprofit roundup: Cherokee votes to approve recreational marijuana
The measure would make the Qualla Boundary, which is about 46 miles west of Asheville, the only place in North Carolina where marijuana can legally be purchased for recreational use.
Beer Scout: Changes abound heading into AVL Beer Week
Terra Nova rises from Bhramari’s ashes, while Highland overcomes various obstacles.
Women hit their stride in Asheville’s brewing and distilling industries
“Our industry is traditionally very white and very male,” says Cristina Hall Ackley, co-owner of Ginger’s Revenge on Riverside Drive. But that hasn’t stopped local women from succeeding in Asheville’s brewing and distilling industries.
What’s new in food: Veggie tales, ungraped wine, Nani’s flies the coop and more
Handmade skirts highlighting locally grown foods, a new homegrown delivery service from Nani’s Rotisserie Chicken, a class on country winemaking, local nonprofit news and more.
Letter: Fond memories of Cram’s legacy
“I never had the opportunity to meet John, but Laurey’s and Oscar’s high regard for him as well as his physical standing legacy speak volumes.”
Asheville Independent Restaurant Association fights to help members stay aloft
The organization has been forced to cancel it’s two biggest annual fundraisers, but it continues to support the city’s local restaurant industry.
Carolina Beer Guy: Oscar Wong receives prestigious award
The Highland Brewing founder is only the 34th person in the world to receive the Brewers Association Recognition Award for outstanding contributions to the industry.
Carolina Beer Guy: What are Asheville brewers and brewery owners drinking for the holidays?
Local beer personalities reveal what they’ll be imbibing to close out 2019.
Beer Scout: Highland Brewing celebrates its 25th anniversary
Founder Oscar Wong reflects on the latest milestone of Asheville’s oldest craft brewery and is optimistic about the people and products guiding its next quarter century.
Carolina Beer Guy: Too many Asheville breweries? Opinions vary
Opinions vary on whether Asheville has too many breweries or if the local industry can sustain more.
Carolina Beer Guy: Local beer costs continue to increase
Local brewery representatives discuss the various factors that have elevated the price of craft beer.
Xpress on tap, Ep. 1: Interview with Oscar Wong and Leah Ashburn of Highland Brewing Co.
Beer writers Tony Kiss and Scott Douglas interview Western North Carolina beer personalities on our new podcast, Xpress on Tap.
NPR journalist hosts Asheville discussion on city’s popularity
At a sold-out event in downtown Asheville, NPR journalist Michel Martin and local panelists reflect on what happens when your hometown gets hot.
Revived TEDxAsheville conference aims to challenge assumptions
After a two-year hiatus, local volunteers are resurrecting the TEDxAsheville conference for 2015. Featuring a diverse lineup of Asheville speakers, they hope to take the national TED slogan of cultivating “ideas worth spreading” and apply it at the local level.