Brewers do not view winemakers as the opposition; rather they see often wine as an area for experimentation. Some breweries mix grape juice into their beer, producing a hybrid offering that boasts qualities of both. Others rely on the flavors wine leaves behind, storing beer in leftover barrels for added flavor and textural development. North Carolina-based brewery Wicked Weed (known best for its barrel-aged sours) …
“In Asheville, you can throw a rock in any direction and hit a potter,” says Connie Matisse, Creative Director of East Fork—ceramics producers unlike any other. Nestled into North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, the city itself harbors crafts and craftspeople alike. East Fork has tapped into this craft, the various firing techniques, as well as the region’s various clays. But their mission isn’t just appealing …
You know you’ve reached the South when there is a Chick-fil-A or Cook Out off nearly every highway exit. You won’t find any fast-food chains in downtown Asheville, North Carolina, though (save for a Jimmy John’s). During our recent trip to Moogfest, we had the chance to visit the heart of the city, which is nestled between the spectacular Blue Ridge and Great Smoky mountains. …
