Brewer-ism
M akin g a scene with s u ds
Green Man Brewery beers can be found all over town, most notably at Jack of the Wood pub downtown and Green Man’s tasting room, aka Dirty Jack’s, where the beer is made. By Anne Fitten Glenn and Mackensy Lunsford In WNC, we’ve got mountains, an agreeable climate, good food and a thriving beer scene, complete with brew-centric festivals. What more could you ask for? Someone to drive you around from brewery to brewery while you liberally sample? Well, we’ve got that too. Brews Cruise, started by Asheville local Mark Lyons, provides an insider’s take on the best of local beer. With a designated driver included in the package, it’s a win-win situation. Jump on board one of the Brews Cruise vans or strap on your sneakers for a guided walking tour of downtown Asheville’s craft-beer scene. It’s tipsy — but safe, good fun. And with 10 breweries in the area (and at least two more on the way) there’s plenty of local flavor to sample, whether you’re a seasoned beer connoisseur or a curious newbie. brewscruise.com/asheville It’s not necessary to take a formal tour to witness all this area has to offer in the way of breweries. Should self-guided brewer-ism be more your speed, here’s a list of sudsy area attractions to visit at your leisure. Asheville Brewing Co.’s beers are brewed in two locations, one on the north side and one downtown. The downtown production facility is expanding to facilitate canning some of the ABC’s brews. The original location (675 Merrimon Ave. 254-1281 ashevillebrewing.com) offers a family-friendly atmosphere and $3 second-run movies, while the second locale (77 Coxe Ave. 255-4077) sports an awesome patio. The award-winning Ninja Porter is a local fave.
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