Appalachia • Craft Beer • News • Road Trips
September 2, 2024
Finding a craft brewery making steinbier these days is a rarity. We were pleasantly surprised to learn that the folks at Fonta Flora Brewery in the Appalachian region of North Carolina have made several steinbiers in recent years. That includes… Continue Reading…
Craft Beer • News • Road Trips
May 30, 2024
What is the state of contemporary craft lagers from brewers in the South? That’s an excellent question and one that the Southern Lager Invitational attempts to answer. A couple of years back, Nashville’s Bootleg Biology and Asheville’s Riverbend Malt House… Continue Reading…
May 21, 2024
Many West Virginians adore the venerable, cherry-flavored Cheerwine soda sold in many parts of the state — but have you ever tried a Cheerwine-inspired beer? Each year on a Saturday in May, Cheerwine-inspired beers take over a section of downtown… Continue Reading…
October 24, 2023
Ever true to its name, Big Timber Brewing Company’s new Elkins taproom features at least six different varieties of local hardwoods in its construction. It’s a both a dendrological and zymergical showcase. Beautiful West Virginia hardwoods like white oak, hickory,… Continue Reading…
June 27, 2023
Beer from Jackie O’s Brewery has become a lot more familiar to West Virginians, since this Athens, Ohio-based brewery began distributing in our state last year. We invite you to spend an hour with Erin and Charles exploring the latest… Continue Reading…
Appalachia • News • Road Trips
February 3, 2023
The popular Hard Seltzer category has gained another advocate in the Appalachian region. Thirsty Monk, Asheville’s storied craft beverage bar, which began work on its own Holy Water Hard Seltzer line in 2019, now brings the seltzers to its downtown… Continue Reading…
August 18, 2022
Four of the best small breweries on the outskirts of Asheville, North Carolina.
