June 17, 2015
The State of Origin Craft Beer Festival is my idea of the perfect beer event to satisfy the foodie within you. There is no better occasion anywhere, anytime, to experience the terroir of North Carolina as expressed in beer. Nor is there a better event… Continue Reading…
May 29, 2015
There is something so magically special about strawberry season in Appalachia. Rich, hill-country soils and micro-climates, the gardening savvy of accomplished growers, a sunny day in late May—all these combine to produce such a remarkable, ruby-red experience. Appalachian strawberries, heaven on earth If heaven were red,… Continue Reading…
May 8, 2015
ASHEVILLE, NC — Wicked Weed Brewing and Pints for Prostates announced that VIP and general admission tickets for their annual Funk Asheville festival go on sale at noon, Friday, May 15th via ETIX. The festival, which is the Appalachian region’s largest celebration of sour… Continue Reading…
April 27, 2015
ASHEVILLE, NC — Get ready for Wicked Weed Brewing Company’s pre-sell and release of the second offering in its Angel Series. Pre-sell of Golden Angel begins Saturday, May 2nd at 12pm (EST) via Brown Paper Tickets. The brewery describes Golden Angel… Continue Reading…
April 14, 2015
Asheville, NC — Hi-Wire Brewing Company is developing a second production facility near the famous Biltmore Estate. Called the Biltmore Big Top, the new 26,000 sq. ft. facility will house both a brewery and spacious tasting room, including an outdoor area. Big… Continue Reading…
Appalachia • News • Road Trips
February 21, 2015
In late 2012 Wicked Weed Brewing introduced the world to Black Angel, its sublime black sour ale aged six months in bourbon-barrels with tart cherries. It was an immediate hit. Fifteen batches and two years later, the brewery says the success of Black Angel… Continue Reading…
Appalachia • Food • News
February 20, 2015
Appalachian chefs and restaurateurs are well represented among the list of James Beard Award semifinalists announced yesterday. Fifteen different Appalachian region chefs and restaurateurs made the cut. The James Beard Awards are the highest honor for food and beverage professionals working in… Continue Reading…
