See which breweries North Carolinians chose across 20 exciting categories, including Beloved Brew, Local Landmark, and Outstanding Label Art.
april 2018
The ’Shine That Saved the Family Farm
Jeremy Norris is keeping his farm afloat by using an old family recipe to turn his corn into (legal) liquor.
The Little Pepper That Could
A sweet-and-smoky Caribbean pepper grown in North Carolina unites a farmer’s passion and a chemist’s spunk in Pittsboro. Brunch will never be the same.
Hunting Wild Beer
Brewers in the Piedmont step outdoors — and back in time — to create truly local beers.
Hope for Hops
At Sticky Indian Farm in Candler, the demanding crop that lends our beer its distinctive flavor is worth the challenge.
No Grain, No Gain
Riverbend Malt House in Asheville turns barley and other grains into beer’s building blocks. And business is booming.
From Grower to Glass
At Fonta Flora Brewery in Morganton, Todd Boera draws inspiration — and ingredients — from local farms.
Meet the Maker: Carolina Grain Co.
Lexington-based wood turner Andrew McCarn is putting a new spin on woodworking in this former furniture town.
Preserving History
Earl Kirkland shares stories of the Great Flood of 1940 with visitors of the Swain County Heritage Museum.
