Thanks to researchers with NC State Extension, North Carolinians can now enjoy beer made with local hops, ushering in a new era for the farm-to-glass movement.
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Mebane’s Deviled Delights
Alongside the usual samples of lagers and ales, Bright Penny Brewing offers a very special kind of flight: deviled eggs, (almost) just like Grandma’s.
Judges of the 2022 Made in NC Awards: Drink
Meet Drink category judge Inez Ribustello, the owner of Tarboro Brewing Company.
Old Made New in Polk County
Stay in a historic home turned modern mountain inn, dig into a cheese board at a farmstead creamery, hike in the footsteps of Revolutionary War militiamen, and sip wine by the fire during a getaway to the Foothills.
A Guide to Downtown Fayetteville
As home to one of the world’s largest military installations, this city has a wide array of shops to browse and cuisines to enjoy thanks to passionate locals from diverse backgrounds.
Glasses Up: Breweries on the Rise in Alamance County
Sip a craft brew at seven local taprooms in Saxapahaw, Graham, Burlington, and Mebane.
A Local’s Guide to Kernersville
Dine on farm-to-table fare at The Prescott, let your imagination run wild at Körner’s Folly, and stop to smell the flowers in the botanical gardens at the heart of the downtown historic district.
Waynesville’s Wonderful Water
Why does this Haywood County town have some of the cleanest water in the state? It’s the result of the community’s efforts to keep the forests in its watershed pristine.
A Guide to Downtown Franklin
This small town is a destination for gem enthusiasts, history buffs, and Appalachian Trail thru-hikers, which gives residents plenty of chances to share their beloved mountain home.