April 30, 5 PM to 7 PM at Brusin' Ales, 66 Broadway Street in downtown Asheville NC: FREE Sierra Nevada Tasting with a five beer flight.
Pale Ale: "The beginning. A classic and most popular beer. Pale Ale began as a home brewer's dream, grew into an icon, and inspired countless brewers to follow a passion of their own. Its unique piney and grapefruit aromas from the use of whole-cone American hops have fascinated beer drinkers for decades and made this beer a classic, yet it remains new, complex and surprising to thousands of beer drinkers every day. It is-as it always has been-all natural, bottle conditioned and refreshingly bold."
Hop Hunter: "Intense wet hop flavor year round. Hop Hunter IPA harnesses the complex flavors of just-picked hops through an all-new method of steam distilling wet hops before they even leave the fields. This revolutionary technique captures and intensifies the natural flavors, creating a unique and intensely aromatic beer. The custom process gathers pure hop oil which, when combined with traditional whole-cone hops in the brew kettle and makes for an incredible IPA experience."
Ovila Saison: "Complex yet rustic farmhouse ale. An homage to the monks' noble work, this unique farmhouse ale is incredibly complex with notes of lemon, pepper, straw and herbs balanced by the tang of Mandarin oranges and a spicy kick of pepper. The Mandarin oranges used to make this beer were locally grown, including a portion grown on the grounds of the Abbey of New Clairvaux and picked by hand by the community of monks living there. We hope you enjoy this collaboration ale."
Rain Check Spiced Stout: "A specialty beer brewed for Western North Carolina and several surrounding states. Rain Check was inspired by the tropical flavors often found in other favorite foul-weather drinks-fresh ginger, brown sugar, molasses, and tangy lime."
Barrel-aged Bigfoot: "Aged in oak whiskey casks for nearly two years, this barrel-aged Bigfoot is incredibly complex. The assault of resinous hops has mellowed, and the influence of the wood has shifted focus toward the malt-with rich burnt-sugar flavors and notes of vanilla, toasted coconut, and raisins."
Showing posts with label Asheville Beer event. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Asheville Beer event. Show all posts
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Annual Asheville Oktoberfest this Weekend
October 11, 2014 Asheville
Oktoberfest Downtown
Asheville's Wall Street will transform into "Little Germany" for the Asheville
Downtown Association's 6th Annual Oktoberfest. Internationally-renowned "oompah"
band, The Stratton Mountain Boys, returns to the stage with happy yodeling
songs, shoe-slapping dances and lively spirited Polka music sure to incite
dancing in the street and rousing cheers of "ein Prosit!"
The event will feature beer tastings from local breweries including Highland Brewing, Asheville Brewing Company, Pisgah Brewing, Green Man Brewery, Boojum Brewing Company, Noble Cider, Catawba Brewing Company, Craggie Brewing and French Broad Brewing Company.
Many brewers are featuring seasonal ales for Oktoberfest, and will be on hand to discuss their beers. Oktoberfest Games are back as well with some old favorites like the Stein Races and Keg-rolling contests as well as some new ones.
The event will feature beer tastings from local breweries including Highland Brewing, Asheville Brewing Company, Pisgah Brewing, Green Man Brewery, Boojum Brewing Company, Noble Cider, Catawba Brewing Company, Craggie Brewing and French Broad Brewing Company.
Many brewers are featuring seasonal ales for Oktoberfest, and will be on hand to discuss their beers. Oktoberfest Games are back as well with some old favorites like the Stein Races and Keg-rolling contests as well as some new ones.
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Asheville Hosts 7th Annual WInter Warmer
January 25 7th Winter Warmer Beer
Festival This popular festival will be held this year on the main arena level of the Civic Center. Get
rid of the winter blahs at this favorite event with great food and great brews.
Enjoy live music and sample the best beer from more than 35 North Carolina and
Southeast breweries. This event has sold out the past 5 years, so get your
tickets ASAP.
Get a link for the Winter Warmer Beer Festival and other Asheville events and attractions on the Asheville NC Visitor Guide.
Get a link for the Winter Warmer Beer Festival and other Asheville events and attractions on the Asheville NC Visitor Guide.
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Mountain Spirits: Free Wine and Beer Tastings at Hops and Vines
January 10, 5 PM - 7 PM: FREE Beer Tasting. Ballast Point Brewing Company - Happy days. Fresh Ballast Point beer is back, so Hops and Vines is offering a tasting while they're fresh and still stocked, pun intended.
The Tasting includes:
Sculpin IPA is a great example of what got us into brewing in the first place. After years of experimenting, we knew hopping an ale at five separate stages would produce something special. The result ended up being this gold-medal winning IPA, whose inspired use of hops creates hints of apricot, peach, mango and lemon flavors, but still packs a bit of a sting, just like a Sculpin fish. 7.7% 70 IBU's
Dorado Double IPA immediately hooks you with massive hops that never stop. Mash hopping, kettle hopping and dry hopping makes this beer a serious hop lover’s prize catch. It’s an amazingly drinkable, award-winning beer that’s as beautifully balanced as it is big. 10% 90 IBU's
Calico Amber Ale takes its inspiration from traditional English ESBs. Four types of malts give it a bold complexity, and our proprietary yeast strain lends it a fruity, madeira-like richness. However, it’s the American hops that give this ale a distinct bite and floral aroma that have earned it just about every major beer medal.
January 11, 3 PM - 6 PM: A new selection of wines at Hops and Vines:
Jovino Pinot Gris -Excellent example of what Oregon’s finest cool climate white varietal and handcrafted wines can deliver. The nose waifs out of the glass with herbacious-ness and fresh-cut green grass. The body is medium-plus with a slight perception of effervescence, making it clean and refreshing. Obvious ripe premium fruit source finishing with crisp acidity.
Gascon Malbec - This hand-harvested Malbec displays aromas of blackberry, plum, and a hit of mocha. This elegant wine has dark fruit flavors framed by plush tannins. Finely integrated characteristics of black pepper and maple combine to create a long, velvety finish.
Sant'Evasio Barbera d'Asti - Cantina Sant' Evasio represents modern winemaking from long standing traditions. The name comes from the chapel on the hill built in the 18th century, later destroyed in WWII. Barbera is their trademark grape and continues to represent outstanding value in today's times. This version from the town of Asti, is a deeply colored, bright red wine showing classic black cherry fruit with light ash, juniper berry and classic flavors.
And 10% off all featured wines on Saturday.
Hops and Vines is located at 797 Haywood Rd, Ste 100 in Asheville NC
The Tasting includes:
Sculpin IPA is a great example of what got us into brewing in the first place. After years of experimenting, we knew hopping an ale at five separate stages would produce something special. The result ended up being this gold-medal winning IPA, whose inspired use of hops creates hints of apricot, peach, mango and lemon flavors, but still packs a bit of a sting, just like a Sculpin fish. 7.7% 70 IBU's
Dorado Double IPA immediately hooks you with massive hops that never stop. Mash hopping, kettle hopping and dry hopping makes this beer a serious hop lover’s prize catch. It’s an amazingly drinkable, award-winning beer that’s as beautifully balanced as it is big. 10% 90 IBU's
Calico Amber Ale takes its inspiration from traditional English ESBs. Four types of malts give it a bold complexity, and our proprietary yeast strain lends it a fruity, madeira-like richness. However, it’s the American hops that give this ale a distinct bite and floral aroma that have earned it just about every major beer medal.
January 11, 3 PM - 6 PM: A new selection of wines at Hops and Vines:
Jovino Pinot Gris -Excellent example of what Oregon’s finest cool climate white varietal and handcrafted wines can deliver. The nose waifs out of the glass with herbacious-ness and fresh-cut green grass. The body is medium-plus with a slight perception of effervescence, making it clean and refreshing. Obvious ripe premium fruit source finishing with crisp acidity.
Gascon Malbec - This hand-harvested Malbec displays aromas of blackberry, plum, and a hit of mocha. This elegant wine has dark fruit flavors framed by plush tannins. Finely integrated characteristics of black pepper and maple combine to create a long, velvety finish.
Sant'Evasio Barbera d'Asti - Cantina Sant' Evasio represents modern winemaking from long standing traditions. The name comes from the chapel on the hill built in the 18th century, later destroyed in WWII. Barbera is their trademark grape and continues to represent outstanding value in today's times. This version from the town of Asti, is a deeply colored, bright red wine showing classic black cherry fruit with light ash, juniper berry and classic flavors.
And 10% off all featured wines on Saturday.
Hops and Vines is located at 797 Haywood Rd, Ste 100 in Asheville NC
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Vote for Asheville in the 2013 USA Beer City Poll
The 2013 Beer City USA poll
has officially started and this year Asheville is in the running to
hang on to the title, which it has held four years in a row. The
poll will run from Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 10 and the winner
will be announced on May 13. You may vote once per IP address.
According to Examiner.com, the "BeerCity USA poll highlights the spirit of support local, small town and big city Americans generate on behalf of their communities. BeerCity USA is not a measure of beer quality, number of breweries, volume of beer enjoyed nor any kind of 'best-of-show' measurement."
According to Examiner.com, the "BeerCity USA poll highlights the spirit of support local, small town and big city Americans generate on behalf of their communities. BeerCity USA is not a measure of beer quality, number of breweries, volume of beer enjoyed nor any kind of 'best-of-show' measurement."
Friday, February 22, 2013
Mountain Spirits: Beer Tasting in Asheville
February 22, 5 PM - 7 PM at Hops and Vines, 797 Haywood Street, Ste, 100, Asheville NC: FREE beer tasting of Pisgah Brewing Seasonal releases. Meet Jearmy Austin with Pisgah Brewing for debut their seasonal releases, a great opportunity to try some special/rare beers from Pisgah Brewing.
Pisgah Brewing Company describes these beers as:
Red Devil - This 9% Belgian-style ale was originally brewed to commemorate Pisgah's 200th batch. Packed with over one pound of cherries and raspberries per gallon, the Red Devil balances delicately between tart and not-too-sweet.
Valdez - Adhering to the strict philosophy of the Pisgah brewers, this mouth watering coffee stout is brewed just miles downstream from America's most beautiful watershed. Brewed with coffee beans from Dynamite Coffee Roasters, and weighing in at a respectable 6.8% abv, the aroma of fresh coffee leaps from the glass, and finishes slightly dry.
Cosmos - This is Pisgah's tribute to the Belgian tradition and our home-brewing roots. A combination of the rich flavor of a Baltic porter with the subtleness of a special Belgian yeast strain. Bottle-conditioned and aged for months, the authentic organic beer will cellar for years to come.
Benton's Bacon Stout - This year's Bacon Stout was specially brewed with hand selected ingredients chosen by the friends at Blind Pig Supper Club of Asheville. Using Benton's Smokehouse Farms bacon, Riverbend Malts and Coates Family Farms Sorghum Molasses. This one-of-a-kind stout is chock full of Bacon flavor, from the smokey first sip to the rich bodied finish. Officially known as Benton's Bacon Snout! IN THE TANKS NOW. Re-released on January 24th!
Pisgah Brewing Company describes these beers as:
Red Devil - This 9% Belgian-style ale was originally brewed to commemorate Pisgah's 200th batch. Packed with over one pound of cherries and raspberries per gallon, the Red Devil balances delicately between tart and not-too-sweet.
Valdez - Adhering to the strict philosophy of the Pisgah brewers, this mouth watering coffee stout is brewed just miles downstream from America's most beautiful watershed. Brewed with coffee beans from Dynamite Coffee Roasters, and weighing in at a respectable 6.8% abv, the aroma of fresh coffee leaps from the glass, and finishes slightly dry.
Cosmos - This is Pisgah's tribute to the Belgian tradition and our home-brewing roots. A combination of the rich flavor of a Baltic porter with the subtleness of a special Belgian yeast strain. Bottle-conditioned and aged for months, the authentic organic beer will cellar for years to come.
Benton's Bacon Stout - This year's Bacon Stout was specially brewed with hand selected ingredients chosen by the friends at Blind Pig Supper Club of Asheville. Using Benton's Smokehouse Farms bacon, Riverbend Malts and Coates Family Farms Sorghum Molasses. This one-of-a-kind stout is chock full of Bacon flavor, from the smokey first sip to the rich bodied finish. Officially known as Benton's Bacon Snout! IN THE TANKS NOW. Re-released on January 24th!
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Mountain Spirits: Beer tasting and Wine Tasting at Hops and Vines in Asheville
Beer tasting and wine tasting at Beer Hops and Vines, 797 Haywood Rd, Ste 100 in Asheville NC -
November 30, 5 - 7 PM FREE beer tasting: Taste the lastest from Terrapin Brewing - the new release of the Side Projects, limited brews that won't be around for long.
Liquid Bliss - One of the most interesting side projects we've seen in the store, this is thier peanut butter and jelly porter, made with real peanut butter and chocolate, with natural flavors.
So Fresh and So Green Green - This is a beer that celebrates the hop! You can’t get fresher or greener than this. Made with freshly picked, whole leaf, “wet hops” these off-the-vine beauties will encourage you to DRINK FRESH, DRINK LOCAL, and DRINK NOW!
Terrapin “Moo-Hoo” Chocolate Milk Stout proudly uses cocoa nibs and shells from Olive and Sinclair Chocolate Company to give this beer its great taste! An appetizing cold weather treat this sweet stout is rich creamy and uniquely satisfying. Beer and Chocolate together they truly make one of life’s great indulgences.
December 1, 3 PM - 6 PM: FREE wine tasting of French Wines from the Loire and the Langeudoc
Monmousseau Vouvray 2011: This soft white wine is made from 100% Chenin Blanc that is grown in the area of Vouvray in the heart of the Central Loire Valley. Excellent as an apereritif it will also perfectly fit with fish, seafood, poultry, as well as cream sauces. $12.99/750ml
Le Grand Bouqueteau Chinon 2009: This wine also hails from France's Loire valley and is made of 100% Cabernet Franc. With proud acidity, this perfumed wine offers notes of tobacco and dried fruit, and hits a balance that pairs well with both red and white meats. $15.99/750ml
Domaine De Fontsainte Corbieres 2009: This wine from southern France's Corbieres AOC is a hearty, rich blend of 60% Carignan, 30% Grenache, and 10% Syrah. Full bodied with ample blackfruits and an approachable velvety finish, this is an awesome value to keep warm with this winter. $12.99/750ml
South Creek Vineyard and Winery, 2240 South Creek Road, Nebo, NC
November 30, 5 - 7 PM FREE beer tasting: Taste the lastest from Terrapin Brewing - the new release of the Side Projects, limited brews that won't be around for long.
Liquid Bliss - One of the most interesting side projects we've seen in the store, this is thier peanut butter and jelly porter, made with real peanut butter and chocolate, with natural flavors.
So Fresh and So Green Green - This is a beer that celebrates the hop! You can’t get fresher or greener than this. Made with freshly picked, whole leaf, “wet hops” these off-the-vine beauties will encourage you to DRINK FRESH, DRINK LOCAL, and DRINK NOW!
Terrapin “Moo-Hoo” Chocolate Milk Stout proudly uses cocoa nibs and shells from Olive and Sinclair Chocolate Company to give this beer its great taste! An appetizing cold weather treat this sweet stout is rich creamy and uniquely satisfying. Beer and Chocolate together they truly make one of life’s great indulgences.
December 1, 3 PM - 6 PM: FREE wine tasting of French Wines from the Loire and the Langeudoc
Monmousseau Vouvray 2011: This soft white wine is made from 100% Chenin Blanc that is grown in the area of Vouvray in the heart of the Central Loire Valley. Excellent as an apereritif it will also perfectly fit with fish, seafood, poultry, as well as cream sauces. $12.99/750ml
Le Grand Bouqueteau Chinon 2009: This wine also hails from France's Loire valley and is made of 100% Cabernet Franc. With proud acidity, this perfumed wine offers notes of tobacco and dried fruit, and hits a balance that pairs well with both red and white meats. $15.99/750ml
Domaine De Fontsainte Corbieres 2009: This wine from southern France's Corbieres AOC is a hearty, rich blend of 60% Carignan, 30% Grenache, and 10% Syrah. Full bodied with ample blackfruits and an approachable velvety finish, this is an awesome value to keep warm with this winter. $12.99/750ml
NC Mountains Tasting Rooms:
Biltmore Winery, located
on the Biltmore Estate, Asheville NC. Daily tasting and
tours with Estate admission. Special events and tastings
throughout the year.
Old North State Winery,
308 North Main Street, Mount Airy NC. Hours of operation
are: Monday-Wednesday 11am-6pm, Thursday-Saturday
11am-9pm, and Sunday 12pm-6pm. Sample wines and browse
the gift shop featuring wine related and gourmet gift
items.
RagApple Lassie,
3724 Ragapple Lassie Lane Boonville NC Tours are "on
demand" noon to six PM daily. Tastings are available noon to
six PM daily and include up to 11 varieties of wine.
Calaboose Cellars, 565
Aquone Road, Andrews NC. Closed for the winter - re-open
March 22, 2012Tasting room summer hours: Thursdays,
Fridays, and Saturdays from Noon to 5:00. This week check out
the "Warden's White".
South Creek Vineyard and Winery, 2240 South Creek Road, Nebo, NC
Daily Tastings at Wedge Brewing Company,
125 B Roberts St. Asheville NC. Micro-brewery regular
Tasting room hours: Monday - Thursday 4 PM - 10+ PM; Friday 3
PM - 10+ PM; Saturday and Sunday 2 PM - 10+ PM.
Daily Tastings at Greenman Brewery, 23 Buxton Ave., Asheville NC. The tasting room is open seven days a week at 4 o'clock, or maybe earlier
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
NC Fall Leaf Season Event: Asheville Oktoberfest
October 13 During Asheville Oktoberfest downtown Asheville's Wall Street will transform into "Little Germany" for the Asheville Downtown Association's 4th Annual Oktoberfest. Internationally-renowned "oompah" band, The Stratton Mountain Boys, returns to the stage with happy yodeling songs, shoe-slapping dances and lively spirited Polka music sure to incite dancing in the street and rousing cheers of "ein Prosit!" 
This lively event will feature beer tastings from local breweries including Highland Brewing, Asheville Brewing Company, Pisgah Brewing, Green Man Brewery, Craggie Brewing and French Broad Brewing Company. Many brewers are featuring seasonal ales for Oktoberfest, and will be on hand to discuss their beers. Oktoberfest Games are back as well with some old favorites like the Stein Races and Keg-rolling contests as well as some new ones.Get a link to learn more about the Asheville Oktoberfest and other local events on the Asheville NC Visitor Guide.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Mountain Spirits: Beer and Wine Tastings for the week of 7-12-12
July 12, 5 - 7 PM, Brusin' Ales, 66 Broad Strteet, Asheville NC - Bear Republic Brewing Co. tasting includes: Peter Brown Tribute Ale is malty American Brown Ale, brewed with molasses, brown sugar, and hopped with Cascade and Centennial; XP Pale Ale is short for Exception Pale Ale. This light golden pale ale balances the malt and hops for a smooth, drinkable beer that compliments any meal; Racer 5 IPA This hoppy American IPA is a full bodied beer brewed American pale and crystalmalts, and heavily hopped with Chinook, Cascade, Columbus and Centennial; Red Rocket Ale is a bastardized Scottish style red ale that traces it's origins to our homebrew roots. This full bodied and hoppy brew finishes on the palate with sweet, caramel malt flavors; Hop Rod Rye A high gravity IPA brewed with 18% rye malt. Hop Rod Rye has a floral hop aroma and subtle caramel notes with a slightly earthy and spicy rye character; Big Bear Black Stour is a big, black, stout you can really sink your teeth into. The bold, roasty, caramel malt flavor is balanced by Centennial and Cascade hops.
June 12, 7 PM - 5 PM The Wine Guy, 555 Merimon Ave and 1200 Hendersonville Rd., Asheville NC. Summertime White Wine Tasting - Sample 9 delightful summertime white wines from around the world- Vinho Verde, Vermentino, Rhone blends, Albarino, Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc to name a few! If you are looking for some new white wines for warmer weather. Call for reservations (828) 254-6500. $15 per person.
July 14, 2-5 PM - FREE Saturday tastings are a great way to sample new favorites in a casual setting. A local distributor will pour a few new wines from their portfolio. No reservations required and there will be special pricing on the wines sampled.
July 13, 5 - 7 PM Hops and Vines, 797 Haywood Rd, Ste 100 in Asheville NC. FREE beer tasting: Full Sail Brewing Session Lagers. Session Red - Named World's Best Premium Lager at the World Beer Awards and winner of a slew of other shiny trophies; Session Black - Short, Dark, and Drinkable and seven time Gold Medal Winner including the 2009 GABF! The second addition to family, Session Black,
July 13, 4-7 PM at Table Wine, 1550 Hendersonville Road, Suite 102, Asheville NC - Friday Winedown 545- Super Juice from Juice: A great lineup of small production from California. John O'Shea from Juice Wine Purveyors will be in house w/nothing but the good stuff. If you like California wines that taste twice as good as they cost, you should make it a point to stop by. $5 per person, free for Grape Nuts.
July 14 , 2-5 PM FREE Saturday Wine Tasting and Farmers Market - free tastes of four wines and some of the tastiest, most beautiful and affordable organic vegetables in town.
July 13, 7 PM until, Classic Wine Cellar, 20 Church Street, Waynesville NC - Friday Night Live music with Jeff and Mike Jaz Duo. Enjoy music, wine, beer and food including Angelino's small plate menu and flatbreads. July 18 - WOW (Wine on Wednesday) Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier, Merlot and Temparnillo - FIVE wines for $5. Wnjoy a light meal or cheese plate and get $2 off all WOW wines.
July 14, 4-8 PM Appalachian Vintner, 2-B Huntsman Place, Asheville NC - Asheville's "Best" Wine Tasting: Tulocay Wines. 2009 Chardonnay, Napa Valley Haynes Vineyard- Mild aromas of lemon pepper, waxy honeycomb and pineapple custard with a round, silky dry-yet-fruity medium body and a zesty, tart apple, spiced almond, and earth accented finish. Nice serenity and balance; 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Russian River- For the majority of Tulocay's existence — some 30-plus years now — our policy has been to single-vineyard bottle all our Cabernets; 2002 Zinfandel Amador - Our Amador Zinfandels are so-o-o-o representative of the Amador style: big, ripe, generous, playful, jammy, alcoholic, mouth-filling.
July 13, 4 PM - 7 PM LaBouteille, 10 N Trade St, Suite A Tyon NC - Complimentary Wine Tastings every Friday. - The last Saturday of each month 3-5 pm is a 10 beers for $10 beer tasting. Bring a dish of food to share.
July 14, 12 PM - 5 PM at Vino Vino Wine Market, 178 Weaverville Rd., Asheville NC. Every Saturday anytime between 12:00 and 5:00pm enjoy a sampling of wines from around the world. A 10% discount on each of the wines we are featuring.
South Creek Vineyard and Winery, 2240 South Creek Road, Nebo, NC
June 12, 7 PM - 5 PM The Wine Guy, 555 Merimon Ave and 1200 Hendersonville Rd., Asheville NC. Summertime White Wine Tasting - Sample 9 delightful summertime white wines from around the world- Vinho Verde, Vermentino, Rhone blends, Albarino, Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc to name a few! If you are looking for some new white wines for warmer weather. Call for reservations (828) 254-6500. $15 per person.
July 14, 2-5 PM - FREE Saturday tastings are a great way to sample new favorites in a casual setting. A local distributor will pour a few new wines from their portfolio. No reservations required and there will be special pricing on the wines sampled.
July 13, 5 - 7 PM Hops and Vines, 797 Haywood Rd, Ste 100 in Asheville NC. FREE beer tasting: Full Sail Brewing Session Lagers. Session Red - Named World's Best Premium Lager at the World Beer Awards and winner of a slew of other shiny trophies; Session Black - Short, Dark, and Drinkable and seven time Gold Medal Winner including the 2009 GABF! The second addition to family, Session Black,
July 14 , 3-6 PM - FREE Wine Tasting - Cotes du Rhone Wines from France: Reserve de la Dame a l'Oiseau Cotes du Rhone Blanc 2011: This balanced and refreshing white is a blend of 70% Grenache Blanc; Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rose 2011: This wine is one of our absolute favorite dry Roses in the shop. With bounding minerality; Domaine Paul Autard Cote Du Rhone 2011: Another incredible value, this red Cotes du Rhone is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre and Cinsault.
July 13, 4-7 PM at Table Wine, 1550 Hendersonville Road, Suite 102, Asheville NC - Friday Winedown 545- Super Juice from Juice: A great lineup of small production from California. John O'Shea from Juice Wine Purveyors will be in house w/nothing but the good stuff. If you like California wines that taste twice as good as they cost, you should make it a point to stop by. $5 per person, free for Grape Nuts.
July 14 , 2-5 PM FREE Saturday Wine Tasting and Farmers Market - free tastes of four wines and some of the tastiest, most beautiful and affordable organic vegetables in town.
July 13, 7 PM until, Classic Wine Cellar, 20 Church Street, Waynesville NC - Friday Night Live music with Jeff and Mike Jaz Duo. Enjoy music, wine, beer and food including Angelino's small plate menu and flatbreads. July 18 - WOW (Wine on Wednesday) Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier, Merlot and Temparnillo - FIVE wines for $5. Wnjoy a light meal or cheese plate and get $2 off all WOW wines.
July 14, 4-8 PM Appalachian Vintner, 2-B Huntsman Place, Asheville NC - Asheville's "Best" Wine Tasting: Tulocay Wines. 2009 Chardonnay, Napa Valley Haynes Vineyard- Mild aromas of lemon pepper, waxy honeycomb and pineapple custard with a round, silky dry-yet-fruity medium body and a zesty, tart apple, spiced almond, and earth accented finish. Nice serenity and balance; 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Russian River- For the majority of Tulocay's existence — some 30-plus years now — our policy has been to single-vineyard bottle all our Cabernets; 2002 Zinfandel Amador - Our Amador Zinfandels are so-o-o-o representative of the Amador style: big, ripe, generous, playful, jammy, alcoholic, mouth-filling.
July 13, 4 PM - 7 PM LaBouteille, 10 N Trade St, Suite A Tyon NC - Complimentary Wine Tastings every Friday. - The last Saturday of each month 3-5 pm is a 10 beers for $10 beer tasting. Bring a dish of food to share.
July 14, 12 PM - 5 PM at Vino Vino Wine Market, 178 Weaverville Rd., Asheville NC. Every Saturday anytime between 12:00 and 5:00pm enjoy a sampling of wines from around the world. A 10% discount on each of the wines we are featuring.
Tasting Rooms:
Biltmore Winery, located
on the Biltmore Estate, Asheville NC. Daily tasting and
tours with Estate admission. Special events and tastings
throughout the year.
Old North State Winery,
308 North Main Street, Mount Airy NC. Hours of operation
are: Monday-Wednesday 11am-6pm, Thursday-Saturday
11am-9pm, and Sunday 12pm-6pm. Sample wines and browse
the gift shop featuring wine related and gourmet gift
items.
RagApple Lassie,
3724 Ragapple Lassie Lane Boonville NC Tours are "on
demand" noon to six PM daily. Tastings are available noon to
six PM daily and include up to 11 varieties of wine.
Calaboose Cellars, 565
Aquone Road, Andrews NC. Closed for the winter - re-open
March 22, 2012Tasting room summer hours: Thursdays,
Fridays, and Saturdays from Noon to 5:00. This week check out
the "Warden's White".
South Creek Vineyard and Winery, 2240 South Creek Road, Nebo, NC
Daily Tastings at Wedge Brewing Company,
125 B Roberts St. Asheville NC. Micro-brewery regular
Tasting room hours: Monday - Thursday 4 PM - 10+ PM; Friday 3
PM - 10+ PM; Saturday and Sunday 2 PM - 10+ PM.
Daily Tastings at Greenman Brewery, 23 Buxton Ave., Asheville NC. The tasting room is open seven days a week at 4 o'clock, or maybe earlier
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Mountain Spirits: Wine and Beer Tastings for the week of 6-14-12
June 14, 5 - 7 PM, Brusin' Ales, 66 Broad Strteet, Asheville NC - Wilmer Brothers- Portland Oregon tasting. Nelson IPA: "Take your taste buds on a journey to the far side of the world. Pitch Black IPA: "Pitch Black IPA takes you to the dark side with our take on Cascadian Dark Ale. Kill Devil Brown: "Kill Devil Brown Ale's flavor come from the use of ingredients traditionally used by Caribbean distillers. Raspberry Imperial Stout: "An extremely rich and complex beer, the addition of raspberries during the fermentation process results in an almost purplish opaque color with a beautiful brown head. Brrrbon 2011: "Barrel Aged Brrrbon '11 is a smooth winter warmer and the first release as part of the Alchemy Project.
June 15, 5 - 7 PM Hops and Vines, 797 Haywood Rd, Ste 100 in Asheville NC. FREE beer tasting: Session Beer from Founders Brewing. All Day IPA - The beer you've been waiting for. Keeps your taste satisfied while keeping your senses sharp; Cerise - You'll have a soft spot for this one. Using only fresh Michigan tart cherries, this beauty tantalizes with intense flavors combined with a no-hesitation malt bill; Dry Hop Pale Ale - A testament to Cascade hops in a bottle, this medium-bodied pale ale has a refreshing citrus flavor and a distinctive floral hop aroma due to the aggressive addition of hops during fermentation.
June 15, 5 - 7 PM Hops and Vines, 797 Haywood Rd, Ste 100 in Asheville NC. FREE beer tasting: Session Beer from Founders Brewing. All Day IPA - The beer you've been waiting for. Keeps your taste satisfied while keeping your senses sharp; Cerise - You'll have a soft spot for this one. Using only fresh Michigan tart cherries, this beauty tantalizes with intense flavors combined with a no-hesitation malt bill; Dry Hop Pale Ale - A testament to Cascade hops in a bottle, this medium-bodied pale ale has a refreshing citrus flavor and a distinctive floral hop aroma due to the aggressive addition of hops during fermentation.
June 16 , 3-6 PM - FREE Wine Tasting - South African Win: AA Badenhorst Secateurs Chenin Blanc 2010- Vibrant, fresh, and balanced, this Chenin Blanc appeals to a wide variety of palates; AA Badenhorst Red Blend - This South African Red Blend is comprised of Syrah, Censault, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Carignan, and Mourvedr; Kanonkop Kadette 2010- This blend is 44 % Pinotage, South Africa's signature grape. Blended with Cabernet, and small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Merlot.
June 15, 4-7 PM at Table Wine, 1550 Hendersonville Road, Suite 102, Asheville NC - Friday Winedown 545- The Different Faces of Grenache: Grenache vines can get very old, sometimes over 100 years and yield wines with an amazing variety and complexity of flavors. 2011 Eric Texier Cotes du Rhone Blanc; 2011 Bodegas Borsao Grenache Rosé; 2006 Montecastillo Priorat Crianza; 2010 Eric Texier Cotes du Rhone Rouge; 2010 Domaine de Bila-Haut Cotes du Roussillon $5 per person, free for Grape Nuts.
June 19, 7-9 PM WOW Wines - A bunch of wines that will make you say WOW. John O'Shea from Juice Distributors will present a great tasting of limited production, highly rated wines from all over the world. $20 per person, $10 for grape nuts. Call 828.505.8588 to reserve your spot and pre-pay.
Jan 15, 7 PM until, Classic Wine Cellar, 20 Church Street, Waynesville NC - Friday Night Live music with Jeff Jablonski is back by popular demand. Jeff has performed with various folk, rock and southern bands over the past 45 years. His original music offers socially relevant topics punctuated by distinct vocals. Enjoy music, wine, beer and food including Angelino's small plate menu and flatbreads.
June 15, 4 PM - 7 PM LaBouteille, 10 N Trade St, Suite A Tyon NC - Complimentary Wine Tastings every Friday. - The last Saturday of each month 3-5 pm is a 10 beers for $10 beer tasting. Bring a dish of food to share.
June 16, 2 PM - 5 PM The Wine Guy, 555 Merimon Ave and 1200 Hendersonville Rd., Asheville NC. FREE Saturday tastings are a great way to sample new favorites in a casual setting. A local distributor will pour a few new wines from their portfolio. No reservations required and there will be special pricing on the wines sampled.
June 16, 12 PM - 5 PM at Vino Vino Wine Market, 178 Weaverville Rd., Asheville NC. Every Saturday anytime between 12:00 and 5:00pm enjoy a sampling of wines from around the world. A 10% discount on each of the wines we are featuring.
Tasting Rooms:
Biltmore Winery, located
on the Biltmore Estate, Asheville NC. Daily tasting and
tours with Estate admission. Special events and tastings
throughout the year.
Old North State Winery,
308 North Main Street, Mount Airy NC. Hours of operation
are: Monday-Wednesday 11am-6pm, Thursday-Saturday
11am-9pm, and Sunday 12pm-6pm. Sample wines and browse
the gift shop featuring wine related and gourmet gift
items.
RagApple Lassie,
3724 Ragapple Lassie Lane Boonville NC Tours are "on
demand" noon to six PM daily. Tastings are available noon to
six PM daily and include up to 11 varieties of wine.
Calaboose Cellars, 565
Aquone Road, Andrews NC. Closed for the winter - re-open
March 22, 2012Tasting room summer hours: Thursdays,
Fridays, and Saturdays from Noon to 5:00. This week check out
the "Warden's White".
South Creek Vineyard and Winery, 2240 South Creek Road, Nebo, NC
Daily Tastings at Wedge Brewing Company,
125 B Roberts St. Asheville NC. Micro-brewery regular
Tasting room hours: Monday - Thursday 4 PM - 10+ PM; Friday 3
PM - 10+ PM; Saturday and Sunday 2 PM - 10+ PM.
Daily Tastings at Greenman Brewery, 23 Buxton Ave., Asheville NC. The tasting room is open seven days a week at 4 o'clock, or maybe earlier
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Memorial Day Weekend Event: Asheville Beer Week
May 24 - June 3: The first ever Asheville Beer Week includes ten days of celebrating beer and Beer City, USA, and will culminate at
Asheville's third Beer City Festival on June 2. The Week will offer many different styles of beer and variations on
those styles; beer pairings with a smorgasbord of delicious foods; an opportunity to learn about
and explore beer in all its delectable complexity; and, most of all, a week of fun
drinking beer in the brewery-centric mountains of Asheville, NC.
The Beer Week events will
include seminars, tastings, dinners, and special activities with "beer celebrities"
from around the country and the world. More than 40 breweries are slated to
appear at Beer City Festival already. Organized by a beer-loving bunch of
regional beer industry folks, Asheville Beer Week will offer a variety of events
and include as many bars, restaurants and breweries as possible.
Get a link for Asheville Beer Week and other local events on the Asheville NC Visitor Guide.
The Beer Week events will
include seminars, tastings, dinners, and special activities with "beer celebrities"
from around the country and the world. More than 40 breweries are slated to
appear at Beer City Festival already. Organized by a beer-loving bunch of
regional beer industry folks, Asheville Beer Week will offer a variety of events
and include as many bars, restaurants and breweries as possible. Get a link for Asheville Beer Week and other local events on the Asheville NC Visitor Guide.
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