Western North Carolina vs. The Triangle: What Region Has The Best Craft Beer?

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Don’t forget to vote in our Top 32 Western North Carolina Brewery Brawl and our Top 16 North Carolina Triangle Beer Brawl!
The Brackets start Wednesday, April 1st at 12:00pm

Meet The Brewmasters

WNC: John Stuart; Green Man Brewery

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27 Buxton Ave, Asheville, North Carolina
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John Stuart has been brewing since the early 80’s. He gained a deep appreciation for British style ales while traveling abroad in The UK. He also loves sailing and hiking.

The Triangle: Will Isley; Steel String

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106-A S Greensboro St, Carrboro, North Carolina
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Will Isley’s official title is “Brew Czar.” He is passionate about using only the best ingredients in his beers.

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Beer Spotlight

WNC: Oatmeal Porter; Highland Brewing Company

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12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite H Asheville, NC 28803
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The Oatmeal Porter is a malty brew with hints of roasted chocolate. The oatmeal flakes give this porter a smooth and rich texture.

The Triangle: Double D’s Watermelon Lager; Deep River Brewing Company

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700 W Main St Suite 102, Clayton, North Carolina 27520
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This refreshing summer seasonal beer is a gold and silver medal winning lager with infused watermelon flavor.

Location Spotlight

WNC: Granite Falls Brewing Company

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47 Duke St, Granite Falls, North Carolina
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Granite Falls Brewing Company is located in the historic Granite Bottling Works plant, dating back to 1903. Many features of the original plant still stand.

The Triangle: Aviator Brewing Company

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209 Technology Park Ln Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
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Aviator Brewing Company started out in a small airplane hangar. When they moved to a larger facility, they added a hanger and turned it into a bar!

The Food

WNC: Loe’s Brewing Company

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1048 Harper Ave, Lenoir, North Carolina
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Loe’s Brewing Company has an exciting Cajun-inspired menu with items like jambalaya egg rolls and battered boudin sausage and dirty rice.

The Triangle: Carolina Brewery

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460 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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Carolina Brewery’s modern Southern cuisine includes pulled pork egg rolls and chicken mac and cheese.

The Music Scene

WNC: One World Brewing

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10 Patton Ave, Asheville, North Carolina
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One World Brewing has “Beats + Brews” every Wednesday night.

The Triangle: Draft Line Brewing

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341 Broad St Suite 151, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina 27526
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Draft Line Brewing has live music and DJs several days a week.

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Biggest Facebook Followings

WNC: Highland Brewing Company

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12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite H Asheville, NC 28803
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Highland Brewing Company has 27,457 Facebook likes.

The Triangle: Aviator Brewing Company

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209 Technology Park Ln Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
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Aviator Brewing Company has 24,977 Facebook likes.

Don’t forget to vote in our Top 32 Western North Carolina Brewery Brawl and our Top 16 North Carolina Triangle Beer Brawl!

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