Beer Buzz: Hi-Wire Brewing Opens Durham Taproom And UpCountry Brewing Looks Westward And More!

American Craft Beer|November 28th, 2018|

Yikes, it’s almost December…but the craft beer biz isn’t slowing down any time soon. But no worries, the Beer Buzz is always on the case, keeping you up on all the beer news and lifestyle that matters. Plus we’ve an all-important update on what we’ve been drinking lately and you don’t want to miss that!

Hi-Wire Brewing Opens New Taproom (Durham, NC) – Hi-Wire Brewing, which already has two locations in Asheville, has extended its reach east and opened its long anticipated new taproom in Durham North Carolina.

Hi-Wire Brewing’s new venue is located in Golden Belt, an historic 320,000 square foot mill that once housed textile and tobacco facilities back in the 1900’s that’s been smartly redeveloped.

Hi-Wire’s new taproom consists of 8,844 square feet of interior space that’s adjoined by an outdoor covered patio and beer garden. The bar’s 24 taps feature our full line-up offerings, including Hi-Wire seasonals, sours, and one-offs and guest taps from neighboring Durham breweries. Game and activity friendly, Hi-Wire’s new Golden Belt space also features full-sized shuffleboard courts, soccer pool tables, and table tennis…so there’s that as well.

Words To Drink By (Atlanta, GA) – ““We think the drinker and the cannabis consumer are the same person.” SweetWater Brewing co-founder Freddy Bensch to the NY Times

UpCountry Brewing Opens New Forest Location (Brevard, NC) Asheville-based UpCountry Brewing, keeps heading further into the mountains with a second brewery and taproom space nestled into the foothills of the entrance to the Pisgah Forest in Brevard, NC.

UpCountry Brewing’s new woodland location will allow the company expand its wood-aged and sour programs as well as the opportunity to explore more experimental directions and special releases.

What We’ve Been Drinking Lately (Boston, MA) – We celebrated the onset of the winter holidays this week with something seasonal from Boston Beer. An American take on a proud German tradition, Samuel Adams Winter Lager is a 5.6% ABV Wheat Bock spiced with fresh ground cinnamon, ginger and orange peel.