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Garage Beer spun off from Braxton Brewing in 2023, reworked its light lager for shelf scale, and posted 252% sales growth that year—before the Kelce brothers bought in. Here's what other breweries can steal from the model.
Barley wine is a strong, complex ale with wine-like strength and aging potential. Learn what it is, English vs. American styles, top recommendations from Sierra Nevada to Firestone Walker, and where to buy barley wines online and in stores.
A concentrated wave of craft brewery closures across North Carolina and South Carolina since late January 2026—from Charlotte to Wilmington, Greensboro to Leland—has brewers watching closely. Rising costs, location challenges, and industry headwinds are testing the Carolinas' craft beer scene.
Discover the best cocktails you can make with gin and ginger beer—from the classic Gin Buck and Gin-Gin Mule to elderflower fizzes, cucumber basil smashes, and more. Full recipes, gin and ginger beer recommendations, and tips for mixing at home.
Discover the michelada—Mexico's beloved beer cocktail. Learn what it is, how to make it at home, regional variations, the best beers to use, and why this refreshing, savory drink has become a summertime staple across the Carolinas and beyond.
From Michelob Ultra to Dogfish Head Slightly Mighty, here are the best low-calorie beers you can order online—whether you want a classic light lager, a hoppy session IPA, or a craft option that doesn't sacrifice flavor for the calorie count.
Chicago's first Black-owned brewery began when two South Side neighbors—whose wives gave them an ultimatum—opened a taproom in a former Buick showroom. A decade later, Vice District's story is one of reclamation, community, and resilience.
When the Grindstone Fire devastated Pilot Mountain State Park in November 2021, Winston-Salem's Foothills Brewing brought back its retired Pilot Mountain Pale Ale—donating proceeds to help restore one of North Carolina's most beloved landmarks.
Asheville's Hi-Wire Brewing partnered with beverage platform Bevana in 2023 to bring its award-winning craft beers to customers across 42 states via online ordering—freeing the brewery to focus on marketing and growth.
Hi-Wire Brewing is back with another twist on a classic backyard barbecue favorite—Wickles Wicked Hula Pickle Beer, a tropical sour ale brewed in collaboration with Dadeville, Alabama's Wickles Pickles.
April is NC Beer Month—Governor-proclaimed, Guild-coordinated, and packed with festivals like Brewgaloo and Hickory Hops. Here's your 2026 calendar and where to find the best events across the state.
From Raleigh's NC Hops Fest to Hickory Hops, Blues & Brews at The Plant, and more—discover the 2026 festivals celebrating North Carolina's growing hop industry and thriving craft beer scene.
A guide to North Carolina's thriving craft beer scene, from Asheville's Beer City USA to Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, and beyond.
