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6 WNC Breweries Earn Medals at 2026 World Beer Cup

Apr 28, 2026 02:05PM ● By WNC Business

Six Western North Carolina breweries earned medals at the 2026 World Beer Cup awards ceremony.

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What’s Happening in the Craft Beverages and Breweries

Apr 21, 2026 01:42PM ● By Jason Gilmer

Read on for a snapshot of the Craft Beverage and Brewing industry in Western North Carolina.

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Soulshine Carolina Awarded $3,000 Grant to Scale Wholesale Growth and Expand Giftable Product Line

Apr 20, 2026 03:37PM ● By WNC Business

Cocktail infusion brand Soulshine Carolina has been awarded a $3,000 grant to scale its wholesale growth and expand its giftable product line.

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Family Business Series: Appalachian Mountain Brewery

Apr 12, 2026 12:42PM ● By Jason Gilmer

Cousins Chris Zieber and Nathan Kelischek are pushing Appalachian Mountain Brewery into new beverage territory.

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Asheville's Highland Brewing Presented with Visit North Carolina Award

Mar 18, 2026 09:38AM ● By WNC Business

Visit North Carolina presented the Esse Quam Videri Award to Highland Brewing and Leah Wong Ashburn, its president and CEO.

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Whistle Hop Brewing Company Announces Taproom in Chimney Rock

Dec 28, 2025 10:03AM ● By WNC Business

The Fairview-based brewery is planning to open there in 2026

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WNC Breweries Honored at Awards Banquet

Dec 01, 2025 02:39PM ● By WNC Business

More than 120 breweries around the state competed for NC Brewers Cup with many local breweries earning gold, silver or bronze medals

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Terra Nova Beer Co. Announces Closure

Nov 24, 2025 05:18PM ● By WNC Business

Facebook post said the brewery "faced challenges that make it no longer sustainable for us to keep our doors open."

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Winners Announced for North Carolina’s Largest Beer Competition

Sep 03, 2025 12:44PM ● By Emma Castleberry

A record-breaking year for the NC Craft Brewers Cup, with WNC breweries showing up strong.

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Asheville Wine Tours Wins #1 in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for 2025

Aug 06, 2025 03:27PM ● By WNC Business

Asheville Wine Tours, a Van in Black Company, has been honored as the #1 wine tour provider in the USA by USA Today’s 10-Best Readers' Choice Awards.

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