Owners of two Asheville bottle shops and taprooms with roots outside of the city discuss becoming part of the local brewing industry.

Owners of two Asheville bottle shops and taprooms with roots outside of the city discuss becoming part of the local brewing industry.
**UPDATED JUNE 29** The Casual Pint hosts a Craft Room Growlers reunion party, UpCountry starts a weekly infused beer series and more local beer news.
**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.
Part of a Knoxville, Tenn.-based franchise chain, The Casual Pint is the latest southside outpost for draft and packaged beer.
Valentine’s events abound, Hi-Wire’s Sour and Wild Program releases two new bottles and more local beer news.