Roots run deep at Yancey County’s first craft brewery, Homeplace Beer Co.
John Silver hopes to begin serving beer in downtown Burnsville this spring.
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White Labs plans to start Asheville yeast production in January
A tasting room should be open to the public in spring 2017, the company says.
It’s all about brew education at AVL Beer Expo, set for February 2017
Look for educational panels, tastings and more at the second annual AVL Beer Expo, with tickets on sale now.
AVL Informer: Carolina Beer Guy Tony Kiss talks Cold Mountain release
Fans of the ever-popular beer were lined up at 10 a.m. on Wednesday to be some of the first to get their hands on Cold Mountain ale.
New Imperial Cold Mountain highlights big Nov. 10 release in Asheville
This year is the 20th anniversary of Highland Brewing’s most sought-after seasonal.
Mad Co Brewing, first craft brewery in Madison County, set for October opening
Brandon Edwards is the brewery owner.
Asheville and the new brew update: 10 more craft breweries in works for Beer City
There appears to be no end to the creativity of craft brewers.
Chestnut and Asheville Brewing Company team-up for a Pre-Brewgrass Beer Dinner
Fuel up before you drink up.
Thirsty Fest in Asheville celebrates rare, unusual beers Sept. 5-9
Thirsty Fest will be celebrated at three Thirsty Monk locations around Asheville.
Tickets on sale now for New Belgium birthday bash in Asheville
The big party is Aug. 25 at New Belgium’s brewery on Craven Street.
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, Asheville breweries team up for big fundraiser
The series of events includes a passport program encouraging folks to visit each brewery to collect Parkway Beer Passport stickers.
Suds the brew cat protects beer and buddies up at Hendersonville’s Sanctuary Brewing
Suds was adopted from the Working Cats program at the Asheville Humane Society.
Yeast-maker White Labs plans for fall opening in Asheville
The company also plans to open a tasting room at the Charlotte Street location.
American Idol Caleb Johnson, Asheville Brewing team up for beer, song release
Caleb Johnson will perform at the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher on June 25.
Asheville’s Thirsty Monk Pub & Brewery set to acquire French Broad Brewery
The merger will be celebrated June 1 during Asheville Beer Week.
Deschutes dumps Asheville, picks Roanoke for new East Coast brewery
Construction on the new $85 million brewery will begin in Roanoke in 2019.
Roanoke Times hints that Virginia governor will make Deschutes announcement Tuesday
All signs point to Roanoke.
Deschutes Brewery to pick Roanoke over Asheville, reports Roanoke news/talk radio station
The radio station quotes a Roanoke City Council candidate, who cites an anonymous source in Virgina Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s office.
New bar, distillery planned for Asheville’s South Slope
A former auto repair shop is set to be remade into a new South Slope bar.
PHOTOS Green Man Brewery’s expansion on Asheville’s South Slope
They call it the Green Mansion.
Oskar Blues food truck fest set for April 16 in Brevard, feat. Shovels & Rope
Food trucks. Gorgeous setting. Shovels & Rope. Rock.
Foothills Local Meats to open deli at Hi-Wire’s brewery near Biltmore Village in Asheville
Foothills says goodbye to the South Slope and hello to the Big Top brewery.
Ben’s Tune-Up set to start brewing beer on Asheville’s South Slope
Jason Riggs, a UNC Asheville graduate, has been hired as Ben’s brewer.
For Asheville Beer Expo, an emphasis on education
The first-time event is reaching beyond the typical drinkfest aspect of many craft beer festivals.
Asheville’s Green Man Brewing set to unveil expansion on March 17
The $4 million South Slope expansion of Green Man includes a bottle shop and an upstairs indoor/outdoor tasting room.
Fly-fishing and beer fest set for Feb. 23 at Renaissance Hotel in downtown Asheville
Orvis is teaming up with the Asheville Brewers Alliance for the event.
Hi-Wire Brewing to produce only sour and wild beers at Asheville South Slope tasting room
Hi-Wire, which opened a new production facility and tasting room last year near Biltmore Village, will continue producing its core lineup of beers at that location.
Asheville On Tap beer festival announced for November at U.S. Cellular Center
Tickets are $45 for the craft beer fest.
New national beer fest headed to Asheville; details to be released Friday
It’s shaping up to be another big year in beer for Asheville.
For sale: Brewery in Western North Carolina for $975k
Who might it be?
PODCAST: Stu Helm / Chef Joe Scully: AVL Food Fans 15 – “Gluten and Copyright Free”
GLUTEN AND COPYRIGHT FREE ON AVL FOOD FANS! Hello Asheville! The latest episode of AVL Food Fans is in the can! It’s our 15th episode and it’s another great one! Chef Joe and I are joined by special guests Chef Peter and Martha Pollay, husband and wife co-owners of Posana restaurant on Biltmore Ave. We discuss their farm-to-table philosophy, the[Read More…]
Burial Beer secures second location south of downtown Asheville
The property was once home to a Civilian Conservation Corps camp in the 1930s.
Opinion: In Asheville, a Deschutes downer as high-energy campaign rolls on in Virginia
There’s little outward excitement for Deschutes coming to the Asheville area.
Reuters: Sources say New Belgium Brewing looking for buyer
New Belgium’s brewery is set to open in Asheville in spring 2016.
PODCAST: Stu Helm / Chef Joe Scully: AVL Food Fans 14 – “Velvet and Lace and Lucy”
Stu and Joe discuss the end of the line for King James Pub, and much more.
Former Black Mountain brewery owner prepares to open Lo-Fi Brewing in Charleston
Jason Caughman, former of Pisgah Brewing, is set for his craft beer return in South Carolina.
Asheville’s Burial Beer searches for second location
Owner Doug Reiser says he’s looked at dozens of locations, but has yet to settle on one.
PHOTOS Moto Vicious: motorcycle repair shop by day, bar by night on Asheville’s South Slope
Past the bikes and engine parts, the thirsty will find five brews on tap.
“Possibly Turkey” – Where to Eat and Drink in Asheville on Thanksgiving Day
Stu’s got a Thanksgiving Day run-down for you.
PODCAST: Stu Helm / Chef Joe Scully: AVL Food Fans 11 – “Ready Set Go Kitchen Ready”
Chef Liam Luttrell-Rowland, chef at the Edington Center and lead trainer for Green Opportunities’ GO-Kitchen Ready program, is the special guest this week.
Hey Asheville, Roanoke is kicking your ass in PR play for Deschutes Brewery
Is Asheville suffering from “brewery fatigue”?
Habitat Brewing, Asheville’s newest brewery, aims for spring opening on north end of downtown
Habitat Brewing plans to start small.
Looking for a new holiday brew? Try Asheville Brewing’s Ninjabread Man porter
Asheville Brewing’s mild, sweet holiday porter features vanilla, cinnamon and ginger notes.
PODCAST: Stu Helm and Chef Joe Scully: AVL Food Fans 10 – “Pumpkin Spiced Radio”
Stu and Joe talk to Mountain Xpress food writers Gina Smith and Jonathan Ammons.
Roanoke, Asheville step up media campaigns in race for Deschutes Brewery
The “Deschutes 2 Roanoke” page on Facebook has about 1,600 likes so far.
Asheville, once again on bended knee to big brewer, has Deschutes decision near
As the Deschutes decision comes down to the wire, the Buncombe County brewing community prepares, once again, to put its best beer forward.
Asheville Brewing, The Hop Ice Cream Cafe team to fight breast cancer
Also, Asheville Brewing releases its second brew to commemorate its original brewery location on Merrimon Avenue.
New Weaverville brewery, Zebulon Artisan Ales, plans to be brewing by November’s end
Brewer/owner Mike Karnowski plans to only sell his beer in bottles, and does not plan on opening a tasting room.
New South Asheville brewery, Sweeten Creek Brewing, coming together
The brewery on busy Sweeten Creek Road is aiming for a summer 2016 opening.
New Belgium announces it will begin tours at new Asheville brewery in March 2016
New Belgium is currently testing brewing equipment and plans to begin making beer before the end of this year.