Asheville Beer Blog: New dimension in beer arrives next week

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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The Asheville Beer Blog attended a special event Tuesday previewing the Thirsty Monk, the new Belgian beer bar opening next week in Ashvegas, and he sounds excited:

I was fortunate enough to attend the pre-opening last night, and it is everything that I could have hoped for. The draft selection was a good representation of different Belgian styles, and over half of them have not been seen in Asheville before. A particular highlight was the Kasteel Rouge, a Belgian ale that bursts with a sweet cheery flavor with nary a hint of the 8 percent alcohol content. This is a wonderful beer that would go great with chocolate and other desserts.

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Another great thing about the Thirsty Monk is that they will also feature local Belgian style beers that will be served right alongside their imported counterparts. They currently have the Pisgah Solstice, but will include others in the future, including beers from the upcoming Wedge Gallery Brewery that should be opening soon.

Having a Belgian beer bar in Asheville is a great testament to the beer culture that has been fostered here over the past decade or so.

Can’t wait to try it out! See you there.