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June 8, 2013 · 9:01 am

A Quick Visit to Beer Study in Chapel Hill

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Beer Study – Chapel Hill

Back in April I ran in the Tar-Heel 10 Miler in Chapel Hill and did a little exploring after the race. I met up with some running friends from the Big Boss Brewery Run club who were meeting at a new bottle shop called Beer Study for a little post race celebration. I was pretty beat after running 10 miles and was looking forward to enjoying a cold beer and sharing stories about the race.

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Enjoying Post Race Beers

Beer Study is tucked away in the little brick store front on Graham Street just off Franklin Street. It is Chapel Hill’s very first bottle shop with in-store drafts. They have a great rotating draft selection that features both local brews and quality beers from across the country.

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Bottle Selection

The shop also has an extensive selection of bottled beer that offers something for just about every type of beer drinker. I tend to favor local beers (which they had represented well) but it is nice to have the opportunity to explore other quality craft brews from other regions too.

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The Bar

I loved that beer study has seating and a small bar to hangout at while sampling different beers. It makes for a great hangout and provides a lot of interaction between customers and the staff. I understand that customers can even order food and have it delivered to the shop so they can have a bite to eat while enjoying their beer.

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Shuffleboard

Beer Study is a great place to chill with friends, try new beers, and simply enjoy hanging out. They even have a foosball and shuffleboard table located in the seating area in the front of the shop. I had a fun time there on my first visit and look forward to stopping by again the next time I am in Chapel Hill.

Beer Study
106A N  Graham St
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
phone: (919) 240-5423
Website: http://www.beerstudy.com
Facebook: Beer Study on Facebook
Twitter: @BeerStudy

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April 25, 2013 · 12:03 pm

2nd Annual Brewgaloo Local Beer Fest Saturday April 27th in Raleigh

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Shop Local Raleigh  presents their second annual Brewgaloo local beer festival on Saturday April 27th (3-9pm) in downtown Raleigh’s City Plaza. Brewgaloo 2013 will feature 25 craft breweries from North Carolina including several favorites from right here in the Triangle.  There will also be 14 local food trucks on hand to feed the hungry crowd and live music  provided on two stage from 8 different local bands.

General admission is free and includes a pint glass (special unbreakable acrylic souvenir glasses will be available while supplies last). Beer is sold by the pint or by the taste. 1 token= 1 pint; 1 token= a taster card with 5 samples available.

This event supports Shop Local Raleigh and its mission to sustain programs that strengthen our local businesses.

Event Details
Brewgaloo 2013 Saturday, April 27-  rain or shine
Raleigh City Plaza (Map)
3:00 – 9:00PM

Website: http://www.shoplocalraleigh.org/brewgaloo/
Twitter: @Brewgaloo
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Brewgaloo

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January 9, 2013 · 12:05 pm

Crank Arm Brewery Announces Downtown Raleigh Location!

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Crank Arm Brewing Company will open in Spring 2013, offering artisan microbrews on-site, and in downtown Raleigh restaurants and bars.

I love the Triangle’s local craft beer scene and it just keeps getting better and better. Today I received word that another great brewery is opening in Raleigh in the Spring of 2013.  Crank Arm Brewery is in the process of setting up their brewery in the Warehouse District of downtown Raleigh. You can read all the details about the guys behind Crank Arm and their vision in the official press release below. You can also follow them on facebook to stay updated on their progress in the coming months. Of course, check back here later this Spring as I plan to visit the brewery once it opens to sample their beers and of course take lot of pictures!

Press Release – January 9, 2013

Business partners, Adam Eckhardt, Michael Morris, and Dylan Selinger announce the much-anticipated location of the new Raleigh brewery, Crank Arm Brewing Company. The brewery is an expansion of the thriving rickshaw company, Crank Arm Rickshaw. The brewery will utilize a 7-barrel system and will be opening Spring 2013 in the Warehouse District at 319 West Davie Street, Raleigh, NC. “We chose the Warehouse District because of it’s central location, and because it is the fastest growing district in downtown. Our brewery is going to be a destination hub, amidst restaurants, galleries, and shops, for people to come together over fresh and different brews,” said Adam Eckhardt, Co-Founder/ Head of Sales and Distribution.

The brewery’s mission is to provide fresh artisan beer while incorporating green transportation methods.  Crank Arm will house a bar, for beer enthusiasts who want to sit down and enjoy their beer on-site. The brewery will also have a rolling street team of rickshaws to take people on tours of the City, as well as deliver beer to individuals, restaurants, and bars in downtown Raleigh. “We’re dedicated to cycling as a lifestyle and will have bike racks, pumps, and tools on-hand.  Local deliveries will be made with rickshaws and a “greasel” F-350, which runs off waste vegetable oil,” said Co-Founder Dylan Selinger.

There will be two flagship beers on tap at all times, Rickshaw Rye, a Rye India Pale Ale; and White Wall Wit, an American Wit. The Wit is a wheat beer made from Belgian yeast with aromatic citrusy American hops. They will have 4 seasonal brews rotating at all times in order to provide a new and delicious experience for beer enthusiasts. “We brew what tastes good, we’re not held down by specific beer styles,” said Michael Morris, Co-Founder/Chief Brewmaster.

About Crank Arm Brewing Company

The brewery’s mission is to provide fresh artisan beer in a laid-back place for people to meet, enjoy life, and taste one-of-a-kind brews.  Crank Arm delivers locally using green transportation. Beer is delivered via rickshaw or waste veggie-oil powered truck in order to minimize the company’s impact on the planet.

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Crank Arm Brewery Partners (left to right) Adam Eckhardt, Michael Morris, Dylan Selinger
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Founders

Adam Eckhardt, a veteran salesman, has 6 years home brewing experience, and is the Founder of Crank Arm Rickshaw Company. Michael Morris, 4-time GABF winner and veteran brewmaster, has been brewing scrumptious beer for 14 years at several well-known breweries in the Raleigh area, including Capitol Brewing Company, Big Boss Brewing Company, and Natty Greene’s. Dylan Selinger is Manager/Rickshaw Driver for Crank Arm Rickshaw, and has been driving rickshaws in downtown Raleigh for over 5 years.

For more information, please visit http://www.facebook.com/CrankArmBrewingCompany or twitter.com/CrankArmBrew.

Contact:

Adam Eckhardt
Head of Sales and Distribution, Crank Arm Brewing Company
919-291-0643
adam@crankarmbrewing.com

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September 14, 2012 · 4:31 am

White Street Brewing Co. Taproom in Wake Forest Opens Sept. 15th

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Beer lovers take note. A new North Carolina Brewery is opening up in downtown Wake Forest this weekend! I plan to visit the brewery soon and will share my pics with you here on my blog in a future post.  In the meantime check out the official press release below for all the details about this latest addition to the local beer scene.

White Street Brewing Co., Wake Forest’s first brewery and North Carolina’s 70th, welcomes the public to the opening of its taproom on Saturday, September 15, noon – midnight. The 4,000-square-foot beer manufacturing facility, located at 218 South White Street, will produce 1,200 barrels (Bbl) of craft beer annually with capacity for up to 4,000 Bbl/year.

Initial offerings will be White Street Brewing Co. Pale Ale, Scottish Ale, Black IPA and Kolsch served in flights, pints and growlers. Ales and lagers will be added by season and at the discretion and creativity of the head brewer. The craft beer will be self-distributed by the brewery and sold in bars, restaurants and other establishments in addition to what’s served in the on-site taproom.

“White Street Brewing Co. is thrilled to be part of the vibrancy of our historic downtown and the craft beer renaissance,” says Dino Radosta, owner of the new brewery with his wife, Tina. “The unique setting of the beer factory combined with the taproom is a first for Wake Forest. We invite beer enthusiasts and others to visit us as well as request White Street Brewing Co. beer at their favorite establishments,” he adds.

The microbrewery is in a building that was originally a 1930’s automobile dealership. Throughout the years, it was many things, including a furniture store, repair shop and vintage car sales showroom. Radosta, who owns three buildings in downtown Wake Forest, began renovations for the brewery in January 2012 and received the certificate of occupancy in July. Brewing commenced and was perfected in preparation for the Sept. 15 opening.

The beer manufacturing equipment is in full view of the taproom for an overall open space that features original brick walls and an exposed ceiling. The 36-foot-long, wrap-around bar is made of hand-stained red oak. Dart boards occupy a nearby wall for one of the many activities and events that will take place at the brewery. Sodas and snacks will be available and food can be brought in or ordered from nearby restaurants. The brewery does not have a full kitchen for food service.

White Street Brewing Co.’s Head Brewer Chris Bivins recently moved to Wake Forest from Atlanta, where he worked as a brewer at a local pub and homebrewed while he earned a finance degree from Auburn University.

To learn more, visit www.FaceBook.com/WhiteStreetBrewing or WhiteStreetBrewing.com.

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August 14, 2012 · 8:47 am

Tickets for 2012 World Beer Festival in Durham Go On Sale Today!

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Beer Samples from Bull City Burger & Brewery – Durham, NC

Tickets to World Beer Festival- Durham are currently on sale! The festival will be held October 6, 2012 at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Festival goers can also receive a special rate at Millennium Hotel Durham for Friday October 5th and Saturday October 6th. Rooms can be reserved online with the group code WRDBER or by calling 1-800-633-5379.

The World Beer Festival has two sessions, ticketed separately. Each session is four hours, 12-4 PM and 6-10 PM. With a general admission ticket, you receive a tasting glass for unlimited 2-ounce tastings from of different beers from all over the word, including all of local breweries right here in the Triangle.  The festival also features live music by local bands and educational sessions by industry experts. General admission tickets are $45 per session (day of event, prices will be announced at a later date, per session, if not sold out).

Tickets can be purchased online here and at select retail outlets in the Triangle area.

If you plan to go this event I strongly recommend you plan on getting your tickets as soon. This event has been known to sell out quickly in the past.  If you wait too long you will find your only option is surfing craig’s list for tickets at inflated prices.

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