Tell Me About Beer Events
Thanks to everyone who came out for the tasting last night. Great turnout! We had several out-of-state folks, too, including some new friends from Harrisburg, PA, who maintain the Pub Crawlin’ blog. We took them to the Bier Garden last night and talked about some of the best Philly cheesesteaks, small towns in Eastern PA, and of course, beer. They travel all over in search of beer and breweries and decided to head to WNC to check out our thriving beer scene.
It almost makes us forget the slap-in-the-face write-up in BeerAdvocate’s February issue. “The Deep South: Tips On Drinking Your Way Through Dixie,” which neglects Asheville entirely in its multi-state directory. Seems the writer never made it west of Greensboro, NC, yet he did manage to hit three places just down the road in Greenville, SC. We have no problem with either of these “green” places, just think he missed out in fantastic fashion. Letter to the editor, anyone?
*NEW* this week for your tastebuds’ enjoyment:
ABITA Restoration Ale (Proceeds help rebuild from Katrina)
BROOKLYN BREWERY Pennant Ale (just in time for spring training)
LEINENKUGELS Sunset Wheat
LEINENKUGELS Apple Spice
LEFT HAND Imperial Stout
LEFT HAND Warrior IPA
SKA Nefarious Ten Pin Porter
SKA Decadent Imperial IPA
ST. SYLVESTRE Gavroche (French red ale)
ST. BERNARDUS Prior 8
SWEET WATER Happy Ending Imperial Stout
YOUNG’S Oatmeal Stout
