Craft Beverages & Breweries

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5 WNC Breweries Awarded with Medals at 2025 Beer World Cup

May 05, 2025 09:51AM ● By WNC Business

The North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild was also presented with the 2025 Brewers Association Recognition Award.

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Pouring Knowledge: A Sommelier’s Guide to Wine Service

Apr 08, 2025 12:50PM ● By WCU Division of Educational Outreach

Advanced Sommelier and Cataloochee Ranch Wine Director, Cara De Lavallade will be leading an educational wine journey around the world during Western Carolina University’s one-day course, Discovering Wine: A Sensory Exploration in Asheville, NC on May 17th.

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WNC Craft Soda Maker Devil’s Foot Beverage Co. Expands Reach with New Distribution Partnership in Florida

Mar 27, 2025 06:34PM ● By WNC Business

Devil’s Foot Beverage Co. is teaming up with Progressive to bring Farm-To-Can beverages to a new market.

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Hell or High Water Online Auction to Benefit WNC Live Through March 15

Feb 27, 2025 02:55PM ● By WNC Business

Asheville-based organization Connect Beyond Festival has launched an online auction of celebrity-signed items to raise funds for WNC Tip It Forward.

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Crafting a Comeback for Asheville’s Brewing Community

Feb 06, 2025 08:54AM ● By Emma Castleberry

Asheville's 50+ breweries faced water shortages, power outages, and road closures, impacting operations and tourism. Breweries became community hubs, showcasing resilience and collaboration in the face of adversity.

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Local Brewery Leads Higher Calling Initiative to Support WNC’s Craft Beverage Industry

Jan 16, 2025 10:06AM ● By Randee Brown

DSSOLVR is partnering with breweries nationwide to raise funds through a collaborative beer release to support WNC’s craft beverage industry in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

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A New Era of Inclusive Refreshment: Women Leading the Charge

Jan 05, 2025 04:19PM ● By Sara Delaney

Women entrepreneurs are leading the way for the non-alcoholic craft beverage industry.

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NC Craft Brewers Guild Supports Brewers Association’s “Pour Love into Local” Campaign

Jan 02, 2025 05:44PM ● By WNC Business

This initiative highlights the importance of gathering at local craft breweries during the slow winter months, whether to enjoy a craft beer or explore non-alcoholic alternatives.

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North Carolina Craft Brewers Launch New 501(c)(3) Nonprofit to Support the Brewing Community

Nov 12, 2024 02:38PM ● By WNC Business

This initiative will provide grant funding for breweries impacted by Hurricane Helene.

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DSSOLVR Launches Collaborative Hazy IPA to Support Asheville’s Rebuilding Efforts

Oct 06, 2024 10:06AM ● By WNC Business

Proceeds from "Higher Calling" will be donated to the NC Craft Brewers Guild for grants designated for Hurricane Helene relief.

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