Category Archives: Brewery

March 2, 2015 · 5:18 pm

Help Bull City Ciderworks Move to New Durham Location!

Bull City Ciderworks

Photo courtesy Stacey Price Sprenz

Bull City Ciderworks produces delicious modern ciders from locally sourced NC apples. The renovated auto garage they operate out of in Durham has become a popular destination for the public to come try their ciders and enjoy local food trucks on weekends. Unfortunately the ciderworks has hit an unexpected bump in the road. The Durham police department has purchased the property on which they currently reside and they’re forced to relocate their business in order to make way for the new police headquarters.

The timing of this is very unfortunate as the scheduled date they must be out coincides with next seasons apple harvest. In order to keep the cider flowing they must vacate much sooner rather than later and rebuild the cidery from scratch. This is where you can help. Please check out their kickstarter campaign and consider becoming a backer to help support this local business as they make the best of a tough situation and work hard to upfit a great new location in Durham. For more information visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1197266550/bull-city-ciderworks-save-the-cidery

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February 18, 2015 · 11:49 am

Drink Local: Fortnight Brewery in Cary

Fortnight Brewery ESB

Fortnight Brewery ESB

A few weeks ago I came a across a nice find in my local bottle shop. Although I had missed the news I discovered Fortnight Brewery in Cary had started canning their beers. In case you didn’t know, Fortnight has only been around for about a year and they focus on UK inspired brews. They have a taproom at the brewery, host food trucks each week (calendar),  and even do tours on the weekends. Fortnight is initially offering their X-Pat IPA, Blonde, and ESB in cans but may offer others in the future as well. I picked a can of the ESB (Extra Special Bitter) to drink at home. I like the copper color and the slight but well balance bitterness of this beer as it reminds me of the bitter style beers I came across on my trip to Australia many years ago. I haven’t been to the brewery yet but hope to stop by this spring. The taproom is open Mon-Thurs 4pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-11pm, and Sun 12pm-7pm. You can learn more about this local brewery at http://fortnightbrewing.com.

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February 10, 2015 · 6:04 pm

Beers for Beagles at Lonerider Brewery Sunday Feb. 15th!

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Photo courtesy Triangle Beagle Rescue

 

Who doesn’t like beer and dogs? Join the Triangle Beagle Rescue of North Carolina (TBR) at Lonerider Brewery in Raleigh on Sunday February 15th from 2 pm – 7 pm to raise money for the beagles! In addition to the usual Lonerider favorites guests will be able to sample some special beagle inspired brews. I hear there may a special keg of Lonerider’s Sweet Josie Brown Ale brewed with either peanut butter or chocolate and peanut butter. A portion of beer sales will go to support TBR.

The CockADoodleMoo food truck will be there selling food for humans. There will also be special dog treats made from Lonerider spent grains four your four-legged friends. Your Beagles are welcome, although they ask that you keep them outside in the tented area.

About Triangle Beagle Rescue
Triangle Beagle Rescue is a breed-specific beagle rescue in the Triangle. They are a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and are an all volunteer organization run by a Board of Directors. They do not have a shelter facility and operate solely out of foster homes.  This ensures that all of their beagles learn the skills that they need to be successful family members when they move to their forever homes.  TBR has been rescuing beagles since 1999 and, to date, have rescued more than 1500 beagles in North Carolina.  They are committed to bringing together humans and hounds for a lifetime of love and pleasure in each other’s company! For more information visit http://www.tribeagles.org/.

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Beer For Beagles Event Info
Sunday February 15th
2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Lonerider Brewery
8816 Gulf Ct #100
Raleigh, NC 27617 

 

 

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January 23, 2015 · 9:56 am

G2B Nano Brewery ~ Grand Opening Party in Durham Saturday January 24th

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G2B Nano-Brews

This past week I visited the G2B Gastro Pub in Durham to sample some of their menu items and beers from the new onsite nano-brewery. On Saturday from 12-3pm Chef Travis Robinson, Brewer Andrew Christenbury, and the entire G2B team welcome guests to join them in celebrating the Grand Opening of the G2B Nano-Brewery. Attendees will have the opportunity to try new menu offerings alongside their new beers. The event will feature live music from the fantastic Mint Julep Jazz Band. For more information about G2B and their upcoming events visit their facebook page here.

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G2B Bar Area
(Photo courtesy G2B)

About G2B
G2B is an upscale, modern American restaurant helmed by Executive Chef Travis Robinson and Head Brewer Andrew Christenbury. Open since May 2011, the restaurant pairs creative New American cuisine with the world’s best craft beers to create a unique dining experience. Chef Robinson brings an extensive fine dining resume to the kitchen, where he focuses on local, pure and natural ingredients. He has created a menu of familiar upscale dishes that are unusual in their depth of flavor.

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Mint Julep Jazz Band
(Photo by Ashley Warren)

About Mint Julep Jazz Band
The Mint Julep Jazz Band is based out of Durham, NC and is led by trombonist Lucian Cobb and vocalist/swing DJ Laura Windley, who have put their collective knowledge and love of swing music together to create an ideal dance band for swing dancers.

G2B Gastro Pub
3211 Shannon Road
Suite 106
Durham, NC (map)

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January 9, 2015 · 9:59 am

Drink Local: Fullsteam’s Cackalacky Ginger Pale Ale

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Fullsteam’s Cack-A-Lacky

One of my goals for 2015 is to try more local beers. I have long been a fan of Fullsteam Brewery in Durham, but never got around to trying their Cack-A-Lacky Ginger Pale Ale until just recently. I wish I had tried it sooner. This is Fullsteam’s first ever canned beer and as the can says, this beer is in fact “Hoppy” and “Zippy” with a flavor that is crisp and clean. I was afraid the ginger would be overpowering but found I really enjoyed the hoppy pale ale notes balanced by the subtle ginger finish. I will definitely be adding this beer into my regular rotation. I picked it up at The Hop Yard bottle shop in North Raleigh, but you can find it and just about any shop throughout the Triangle and of course can sample it at the Cackalacky Tasting & Tap Room in Pittsboro. What are you drinking these days?

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