Drink up with Asheville-area homebrewers at Just Brew It on May 25
The work of more than 50 homebrewers on display and ready for tasting at Wedge Brewery. Yum. Brought to you by Just Economics.
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Craigslist Asheville: Pub-cycle driver wanted
Looks like Asheville’s first drink-and-ride beer trolley is getting cranked up.
Oyster House Brewing in West Asheville set to open first week in June
Can’t wait to see the new Haywood Road digs for Oyster House.
Catawba Valley Brewing to announce plans for Asheville brewery at Beer Week event
The May 26 Asheville Beer Week event is a dinner pairing food from FIG Bistro with Catawba Valley brews. Yum.
Asheville loses ‘Beer City’ crown to Grand Rapids
After four years on top, Asheville passes the glass.
CNN Travel names Asheville to list of 8 best beer towns in America
Asheville takes serious pride in the local craft, the story notes.
Under the Dome: Two craft beer bills meet with N.C. House committee approval
One bill would allow retailers like grocery stores fill growlers; the other would allow people to sell beer in stands at professional sports events such as minor league baseball games.
First ever Asheville Rare & Wild Beer Tasting set for May 31
Tickets to this inaugural event cost $75 and benefit Pints for Prostates campaign.
De-construction site continues at New Belgium’s Asheville brewery site
The de-construction of buildings on the site will continue through the end of May.
Help Wanted: AB-Tech hiring brewmaster
The community college’s brewmaster will monitor brewing facilities and plan curriculum.
New Belgium posts new architectural drawings for Asheville brewery
The design is still preliminary, but New Belgium said it couldn’t resist sharing.
Beefing up to handle spent grain from Asheville-area breweries
Tons more spent grain will be produced when Sierra Nevada, New Belgium and Oskar Blues get ramped up, and it will be served up to cows.
NPR spotlights Asheville maltsters at Riverbend Malt House
Local grain is a critical element in local beer.
Catawba Valley Brewing to open Asheville brewhouse later this year
The boutique brewery will be a seven-barrel operation, the Beer Guy reports.
Wanted: Specialty brewer for Catawba Valley’s new Asheville brewery
Catawba Valley is planning to open an Asheville brewery, and they’re hiring. Apply before April 21.
Wicked Weed celebrates Johnny Cash’s birthday with special smoked-malt porter
“Hey Porter” is a bourbon barrel-aged beer created just for what would have been Cash’s 81st birthday.
Should Asheville’s South Slope be renamed the Brewery District?
With one established brewery in the area and three new ones in the works, some are making the argument.
Word on the street: Hi-Wire Brewing coming to downtown Asheville
Word is that Hi-Wire Brewing is moving into the space formerly occupied by Craggie Brewing.
Asheville Beer Week set for May 25-June 1
This year’s celebration of local brew includes tastings, dinners, speakers and more.
Beer Guy video: Asheville Pizza allows drinkers to dunk your own hops
Beer drinkers can choose from a selection of dry hops, which can be dunked into your pint.
Three openings in Biltmore Park Town Square
We’ve covered them all separately, but Ann Taylor LOFT, BT’s Burger Joint and Thirsty Monk South are all set to open.
Pisgah Brewing announces shake-up in management
Jason Caughman, a co-founder, is out, while business partner Dave Quinn makes his return.
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