Ok, this is a gross over-simplification, and there are brewers out there reading this who probably wonder how I ever managed to crank out homebrew when I used to make beer at home. They are probably glad I'm just a drinker with a writing problem and .... and more »
Read More »Thirsty Monk opening new pub, looks at new brewery
The Thirsty Monk Pub will open its new Reynolds Village location this month, and owner Barry Bialik has leased a piece of property near the Swannanoa River that could soon house a 15-barrel brewery. (Photo: Bill Sanders , Citizen-Times ).
Read More »Hot Picks: Beer, bites, opera and Gillian
Restaurants and breweries in Biltmore Village host their first Beer, Bites and Bands celebration at 5-10 p.m. April 4-5. On both nights, stop by French Broad Brewing, 101 Fairview Road and the Catwawba Brewing tasting room, 19 Brook St., to sample ....
Read More »Tap spring beer kegs at Rathskeller — with a goat
A polka band, yodeling, spring beer — and a goat. For the past 100 years, Indy has gathered for the time-honored German tradition of celebrating the arrival of spring beers with the St. Benno Fest. The 101th fest takes place 7 p.m. Saturday at the ....
Read More »Vote for your favorite taco; the history of craft beer; 9 inventive asparagus …
If you can't get enough craft beer - apparently many Portlanders drink it exclusively - stop by Powell's Books in Beaverton on Wednesday, April 9, and grab Steve Hindy's "The Craft Beer Revolution: How a Band of Microbrewers Is Transforming the World's ...
Read More »Ilkley’s Flying Duck wins quality award from ale experts
The pub is now part of the World's Biggest Ale Trail, where users of the CaskFinder app visit Cask Marque accredited pubs to sample real ales. While there, they are encouraged to scan the QR code on the pub's certificate to confirm their visit and .... and more »
Read More »Night Owl: Craft beer trend shows up in a big way
Wisconsinites no longer have to wait for one of the state's 15-plus beer festivals to enjoy a wide selection of craft and import brews. With the rising popularity of craft beer festivals, it was only a matter of time before local bars and restaurants .... and more »
Read More »Craft Breweries Fight Florida Bills That Benefit Big Distributors
Artie White/FlickrAs seems to be happening around the country, Florida is enjoying a boom in craft beer breweries that open their doors to the public. These generally informal drinking establishments—think folding chairs and picnic tables—tend to ....
Read More »Craft beer event added to Coastal Uncorked Festival
Brews'n the Boulevard, a craft beer event featuring more than 50 brews, will take place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on June 6, the Friday of the Coastal Uncorked Festival. Scheduled for Plyler Bark, Brews'n the Boulevard will include live music and food from ....
Read More »County’s first farm brewery sells some beer
“We have had incredible support from the local residents, and it was great to finally see and meet some of the people we have gotten to know through Facebook and from the telephone,” Castrio said Monday, pausing to close the brewery to the public for ....
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