Just
back from a visit to Blowing Rock, NC, where I had very interesting
conversation with Ray Hodge, Brewmaster, of Blowing Rock Brewing Company
#BRBrewingCo.
Also got a tour of their Hickory, NC, Brewpub: American Honor Ale
House. I'll post the story here soon as I decipher my notes
and transcribe the audio. Some photos to peruse in the interim:
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Ray Hodge, at the Hickory, NC brewery and ale house. |
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Hickory Brewery, hot side. |
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Fermenter row. |
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Hickory overview, with Catherine cleaning kegs. |
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Blowing Rock Brewery |
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Blowing Rock 5 bbl system, hot side. |
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Makes me want to grab a Blowing Rock beer asap!!
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