The Beer City in the Brew Ridge Mountains and Visiting Highland Brewing Company

Nestled by the North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains (or is that Brew Ridge Mountains), Asheville has adopted the name Beer City and has rapidly established itself as the craft brewing center of the southeastern United States. The Asheville metro area is home to about 18 craft breweries/brewpubs and is symbolic of the overall surge and success of the craft brewing industry in North Carolina.…

Brewed the Hard Way. No, Seriously. #BBC15

You know, I still have a lot of respect for Budweiser. The quality focus that went into brewing that beer was enormous, and it’s really underrated as a quality brewed beer. I understand that craft beer drinkers don’t care for the beer itself. I always understood that and it’s fine, but to say it’s not brewed with quality to me is a big mistake. Mitch Steele, Brewmaster – Stone Brewing Company…

Craft Beer and Southern Charm – A Great Pairing

Craft beer beneath lazy clouds in summer skies, Behold the charm of the musky South; A glass full, still-foaming and my contented sighs, Her seductive aroma and my anticipating mouth; Swathed in nature’s local beauty is she, As I drink, her caresses bring forth fond memories. (1) My seductress. Craft Beer and Southern Charm My roots are in the South – my place of birth. For over 200 years, my…