February 6, 2015
The release of Sierra Nevada Hop Hunter IPA shows the brewery could be on to something big. It’s great to see a brewery in the Appalachian region participating in a potentially groundbreaking development.
February 4, 2015
At the recent Winter Warmer Beer Festival in Asheville, NC, a bunch of the newer small breweries from the southern Appalachian region were quite impressive. A good gauge of the craft beer industry’s viability is the number of new breweries that you find popping up… Continue Reading…
January 5, 2015
If two Clemson University alumni have their way, Wild Oak Artisanal Ales will see a summer 2015 opening in Boynton Beach, Florida. College friends Chris McElveen and Matt Manthe may have left the South Carolina hill country to seek their fortunes… Continue Reading…
December 9, 2014
The annual Cast Iron Cook-Off® returns to the Charleston, WV Marriott January 30-31, 2015. By incorporating events for professional chefs, amateur cooks, culinary students, and the general public, the cook-off becomes a fun weekend focused on the best in contemporary Appalachian cuisine.
December 5, 2014
Five Jackie O’s barrel-aged specialties in 22 oz. bottles went on sale Saturday, December 6, and quickly sold out. And around these parts, it’s a big deal. The limit for each this year was one bottle. A couple of years ago… Continue Reading…
December 4, 2014
A new wrinkle has entered the Appalachian regional craft beer landscape that could boost a small local brewery to the next level. It could also be a model for further growth of a major U.S craft brewer. This week, Appalachian Mountain Brewery,… Continue Reading…
November 25, 2014
Swover Creek Farms officially opens its new farm brewery this Wednesday (Nov. 26) from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. The farm is located about six miles west of Edinburg, Virginia in rural Shenandoah County. On tap will be a Blueberry Wheat and a… Continue Reading…
