Screw pumpkins. It’s breakfast time.

We love fall. It’s a season of change and natural beauty. June and I even got married in October, our favorite month. The cool days of fall bring a reprieve from the hot summer and make us want something heartier in our mug. We’re seasonal beer lovers and have been on a Pilsner kick to … Read more

Welcome to Tennessee, Devils Backbone!

I am no road warrior. I rarely travel for work but enjoy it when I do. The best part of business travel is getting to taste local beers wherever I go. Two years ago I had to visit a client in Beckley, WV, a city better known for its exhibition coal mine than craft beer. … Read more

And Now for Something Completely Different

Recently, Highland Brewing Company, Asheville’s oldest brewery, launched a new beer line called the Warrior Series. Highland describes it as, “Calling on the brave legends of the Scottish Highlanders as a guide…. High gravity, with bold aromas and flavors, styles will vary widely and will be released four times per year in limited quantities.” The … Read more

Welcome to Tennessee, Tallgrass!

Good news, Tennessee! Tallgrass Brewing Company is coming to our fair state. If you’re not familiar, Tallgrass is the largest brewery in Kansas, from the charming town of Manhattan. Founded in 2007, Tallgrass currently distributes its delicious beer in 14 states. We don’t get this excited about every new brewery that comes to TN but … Read more

Highland Turns 21!

Highland Brewing Company is old enough to drink its own beer! Can you believe it’s been 21 years? It seems not so long ago that Highland was a wee little lad in a small mountain town, the only brewery in Asheville, NC. Things sure have changed. Every region has its brewing pioneer, and Western North … Read more