2020-01-11 04:43
Merriam-Webster defines libation as an act of pouring liquid as a sacrifice (as to a diety). This was the precursor to our more modern take of pouring a little liquid gold (or a forty-ounce)… Read More
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A place for beer drinkers of Asheville and Western North Carolina to exchange news and share their opinions about anything to do with beer.
2016-03-19 18:53
It's been a rather exciting time for Western North Carolina beer over the past year. Oskar Blues has been brewing locally made Dales Pale Ale (and others), Sierra Nevada has been busy… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
With so many breweries in Asheville, and more coming, it would seem that this town is infatuated with the magic of feremented beverages. Well, some local Ashevillians want to exte… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Wednesday night of Asheville Beer Week brought another night of great food and great beer. The event was held at the beautiful Century Room at Pack's Tavern, and was sponsored by Bruis… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
This week I have felt like royalty. I was lucky enough to attend two beer dinners on consecutive nights that were part of Asheville Beer Week, and they both were outstanding events.Fir… Read More
2012-05-26 02:00
Asheville Beer Week kicked off in great fashion last night at Highland Brewery, which held a fundraiser for the family of Ben Harris, who tragically died in a freak accident at Red Hook Brew… Read More
2012-05-24 16:52
Another year has gone by, and once again, Brewgrass tickets have sold out quicker than Keanu Reeves driving a city bus. Yet during Asheville Beer Week, there are two beer festival… Read More
2012-05-23 00:09
So in just a couple of days, Asheville will be celebrating its ascendance to being one of the top places in the country for beer lovers with a week and a half long coronation of sorts, inclu… Read More
2011-04-30 15:38
Tomorrow (Sunday the 1st) is the inaugural Big Love Fest in downtown Asheville. Organized by the Asheville Grown Business Alliance and Big Crafty, the festival promises a celebration o… Read More
2011-04-14 02:12
We Ashevillians love to buy local. From our numerous small businesses to our weekly markets scattered across town, there is no shortage of love for everything Asheville. This love also ext… Read More
2010-01-08 00:19
So much has happened in the past couple of months in Beer City USA that it would be futile to try and sum it up. Thankfully, my friends at Bruisin' Ales, as well as edgymama at the Mountain… Read More
2010-01-07 23:46
Yes, it has been a long time since I have updated the ol' Asheville Beer Blog. Lets just say that 2009 was not the best of years for me. I don't like to get personal in a blog about local… Read More
2009-09-17 01:18
So its almost here. Perhaps the biggest celebration of the year for our local beer scene. Brewgrass started way back in 1996, when we had one brewery and one good beer bar. Things have ch… Read More
2009-09-05 23:58
For two years running, Highland Brewing Company has sponsered a homebrewing competition where the winner gets to have his own brew made and sold by Highland. Last years winner was Aaron Sch… Read More
2009-09-02 22:15
For those of you who visit the site, you may have noticed a freshening up around here. I decided to do a slight redesign that was spurred on by the failure of my old Google Calendar gadget… Read More
2009-08-31 23:24
I'm a wee bit late in posting this, but the Thirsty Monk is hosting a Dogfish Head Ancient Ales Week that started tonight. This week will feature four of Dogfish Head's historical ales, thr… Read More
2009-08-22 21:01
Asheville has been host to several of the beer worlds biggest names over the past couple of years, including Alain De Laet of Delerium Tremens, Adam Avery of Avery Brewing, Lee Chase, former… Read More
2009-08-21 02:28
The approach of fall means many things. Cooler weather, so I can put on my vintage 1993 flannel shirts. Raking leaves. And beer festivals. There are a bevy of events coming up, so lets r… Read More
2009-06-26 16:39
I've been out of town on some much needed R & R, but I am back just in time for the Beer City Bash tonight at the Orange Peel. Tickets are still available and cost only 10 dollars. Ser… Read More
2009-06-05 23:27
This must be the week to get the hot ticket. First, there was the frenzy for the Beastie Boys show at the Orange Peel, and apparently I am the only one in Asheville who actually scored two… Read More
2009-05-22 22:38
So the governor of Alabama listened to the people and signed HB373, which will greatly expand the selection of beers in Alabama, and will hopefully encourage some local breweries there to ex… Read More
2009-05-20 23:21
After some tireless work by a group of avid beer fans in Alabama called Free the Hops, on May 14th, the Alabama Senate passed bill HB373, which will raise the cap on the percentage of alcoho… Read More
2009-05-19 23:40
First of all, what a fantastic weekend of beer. The Dogfish Head Mountain Weekend was a smashing success. We had our good beer friends from Pennsylvania, Deuane and Carolyn in town, and we… Read More
2009-05-13 02:48
This week, from May 11-17 is American Craft Brew Week. It is organized by the Brewer's Association for people to declare their 'independence' by supporting breweries that produce less than… Read More
2009-05-10 22:59
So the results of the Beer City USA poll are in, and we are tied with Portland for the country's favorite beer city. I think that is a great result, and Asheville should be proud to be tied… Read More
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