With the new year comes a new seasonal release in Hi-Wire Brewing’s lineup. Death Defying Spring Ale will replace Contortionist Black IPA as Hi-Wire’s annual spring seasonal release. Copper in color and light on the palate, Death Defying is an approachable and easy to drink Belgian ale, an appropriately timed option for those ready to unthaw from cold months and heavy dark beers.
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New Weaverville Brewery Uncorks Excitement in Local Beer Scene
Mike Karnowski, former brewer at Green Man Brewing and curator of their renowned sour program, is bottling beer at his own brewery in downtown Weaverville. Zebulon Artisan Ales is going to be totally different from anything else brewing in town. Rather than distributing kegs of beer to local bars and restaurants, the entire seven barrel batch will go into 750ml corked-and-caged bottles. And these bottles are due to start rolling out very soon!
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Burial Beer Company Draft Releases, Moon Series Party and Dual Bottle Release
Out from one jar with a ladle, and into your own. This low gravity milk brown ale celebrates the wonderfully refreshing horchata elixir, made centuries ago in Spain and popularized in Latin America. Made with milk sugar, toasted rice, cinnamon and vanilla beans, this beer is a decadent smooth, sweet and chocolatey crusher at only 3.5%
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ABV: 3.5% OG: 1.046 IBU: 36 Color: Brown Read More »
Hi-Wire Brewing Releases Next Lager Seasonal: Enchanter Baltic Porter
Hi-Wire Brewing is set to release the newest beer in its Lager Seasonal Series, Enchanter Baltic Porter. The third installment in this series, this beer will hit shelves early 2106 in 6-packs and on draft.
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New Belgium Rumor Ails Fans of Local Ales
Since April of 2012, Asheville has been anxiously awaiting the opening of New Belgium Brewing Company’s second production facility, which will be located in the River Arts District of Asheville. The brewing facility and tasting room are expected to open sometime in 2016, which has had excitement at a peak. However, recently the neighborhood has been buzzing about news that the company, which is currently employee-owned, has hired investment advisors Lazard Middle Market to explore potential sale of the company for at least $1 Billion.
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Green Man Brewery Releases The Dweller 4 Packs in January
Green Man Brewery Releases The Dweller 4 Packs in January
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Whistle Hop Brewing Company Brings Big Flavor To Fairview
Tom Miceli, the brewer behind the soon-to-be opened Whistle Hop Brewing Company hands me a sample of his India Pale Ale spiced with Chai spices. Right away he lets me know what Whistle Hop Brewing Company beer is going to be all about:
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New IPA To Highland Brewing Company’s Beer Line
Highland Brewing Company today announced it will release its new, year-round West Coast-style IPA on Jan. 4, 2016. It is the first of 12 new beers the 22-year-old brewery will debut in 2016. Highland will release two other year-round beers, three new seasonals, two new Warrior Series beers and four Kinsman Project beers in 2016.
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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.
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Philly Duo Driftwood Soldier Descending on Asheville Sunday
Self-proclaimed 'do-it-yourself' duo Driftwood Solider is making a stop in Asheville to promote their debut LP Scavenger's Joy.
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