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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Glasses Up: Breweries on the Rise in Alamance County
Sip a craft brew at seven local taprooms in Saxapahaw, Graham, Burlington, and Mebane.
Home Brewed at Sideways Farm
A Henderson County brewery is using the flavors of local farms — including the one it’s built on — to bring beer back to its roots.
Hope for Hops
At Sticky Indian Farm in Candler, the demanding crop that lends our beer its distinctive flavor is worth the challenge.