Asheville beer scene Archives

Burial Beer Announces Georgia Distributor Partnership

August 31, 2016 Comments Off on Burial Beer Announces Georgia Distributor Partnership

In early January 2016, Burial Beer Co. announced their plans for second brewery also located in Asheville, NC in addition to plans for a new side project. The brewery, which opened in 2013 with a one-barrel system, quickly outgrew the home-brew size brewery into a ten-barrel operation. Now, after operating for just over three years, the brewery will expand distribution to South Carolina, a move that follows closely on the heels of their announcement to expand into Georgia.

Hi-Wire Brewing Releases Tropical Fruit Golden Strong Ale

December 9, 2015 Comments Off on Hi-Wire Brewing Releases Tropical Fruit Golden Strong Ale

Hi-Wire Brewing is set to release the newest offering from its South Slope Specialty Brewery (197 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville, NC) run by Head Specialty Brewer, Jonathan Parks. A fruit-forward 11.3% ABV beer, this American style Golden Strong Ale was made using fresh guava, papaya and mango.

Pisgah Brewing Celebrates Second Release of Award Winning Beer

November 24, 2015 Comments Off on Pisgah Brewing Celebrates Second Release of Award Winning Beer

Pisgah Brewing Company in beautiful Black Mountain is a popular destination for both locals and tourists who enjoy the local Asheville beer. Their well known regulars like Pisgah Pale and Greybeard IPA are found at nearly every bar and restaurant around town, as well as their excellent seasonal selections. This week, however, Pisgah started pouring and selling bottles of a very special beer, dubbed Chocolatized. This Imperial Stout earned them the Gold Medal in the Chocolate Beer category at the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) 2014, undoubtedly the largest event of the year in the American craft beer industry.

Asheville Beer Week 2014: Mario Kart

May 31, 2014 Comments Off on Asheville Beer Week 2014: Mario Kart

It's the last day of the 2014 Asheville Beer Week folks. We saved the best for last in terms of drinking games - trust us, you'll love this one. What could be better then Asheville beer, an old school game system, and an iconic game? Nothing, my dear friends. Nothing

Asheville Beer Week 2014: Kings Cup

May 30, 2014 Comments Off on Asheville Beer Week 2014: Kings Cup

You Will Need: beer, a deck of cards

Sipping Beer Now and Zen

September 3, 2013 Comments Off on Sipping Beer Now and Zen

I’m sitting at Thirsty Monk South sipping an IPA -- hoppy goodness in a pint. Work was crazy and it’s only Monday. I take a slow sip and look off into the distance and take a long deep breath. It’s far from quiet here but the pressure and stress of the day seems to belong to someone else now. The sun is shining (for now) and fellow patrons are chattering and laughing. Outside, some birds are singing their songs.

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