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Asheville's Winter Warmer Finally Happens

Postponed due to the severe weather alerts, the 2016 Winter Warmer went off without any further delays under sunny skies.

Editing and sorting and writing and, well, that's the picture at the moment here at HFB World Headquarters, reliving the tasting extravaganza that was the Winter Warmer yesterday in Asheville. Don't touch that dial, you don't want to miss any of the exciting details!!!

Cheers!

An Art and Beer Filled Asheville Saturday

Yesterday's adventure in Asheville was as expected, a fun and beer filled day.

Met artist Nat Dickinson who merged the two beautifully, offering his own homemade beer to sip while admiring his artwork. Tried his Pale Ale, very impressed with the flavor and hop/malt balance. Not a beginner's beer by any means. His gallery is located inside the Riverside Studios building.

While driving down Riverside, caught a view of New Belgium's new as-yet not open facility. Quick photo shoot, of a view not often seen.















Next, off to Riverview Station where nearly 60 artists work, just down Lyman from the central River Arts District. 

In among all of the appealing art works on display, I found a lady painting with beer! Another timely marriage. Her name is Nadine Charlsen, who works in watercolor (and dark beer), and she was busily adding to her inventory but gladly stopped to pose for a pic. I complemented her on her choice of stouts and offered to take any leftovers off her hands.
See her work at 310art.com.
 

Went back up the road for a sorely needed pint at Wedge Brewing, which was very busy with a crowd that seemed more beer oriented than art. Watched a real train go by while sipping an Iron Rail IPA and snacking on peanuts. Was there ever a better way to end a day?
 

But end it we did out Pour in West Asheville where we got our hi-tech bracelets and began

sampling from the myriad of taps available. Fantastic way to sample new brews, paying by the ounce. 

With 30 taps or so, one can spend a lot of time there (and money too if you're not careful). Highlight (of many) for me was that both Prairie Christmas Bomb and Yeti Imperial Stout were in the lineup! 

Met our good friends Jason and Mairr Uhrinek there who had earlier joined the celebrationsat Wicked Weed and Twin Leaf. Great spot for hanging out with friends, great city for craft beer lovers and another memorable day entered into the blog.
 

Cheers!

Hi Wire Add New Production Facility

On a recent trip to Asheville (wife needs new shoes) I managed to work a visit to Hi Wire's new facility in between trips to clothing/shoes outlets.

Hi Wire has become a large scale brewery rather quickly, as this huge space attests. They will keep the original on Hilliard to produce experimental or one-offs as part of a pilot program.

The new brewery center is located right behind Appalachian Wine and Beer store, just off Biltmore Blvd, near the village.

Our favorite, and very soon to be gone, was a collaboration with Natty Green Brewing featuring an Oatmeal Pale Ale.

Cassie explains the tasting flight.

I recommend a visit the next time you are in the area. Opens weekdays at 4.

Cheers.

FOMO - And What It Means

 What beers come to mind for you? I think of Highland's Cold Mountain Winter Ale. Seasonal of course, as is Mexican Wedding Cake from Westbrook.


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