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This document provides an overview of Asheville, North Carolina's beer scene, focusing on its breweries and beer culture. It lists several notable breweries in Asheville, including Burial Beer Co., Zillicoah Brewing Co., Cellarest Beer Project, DSSOLVR, Cursus Keme, and Wicked Weed Brewing, and provides information about their ratings, notable beers, addresses, and websites. The document also emphasizes Asheville's reputation as a top beer city in the U.S., known for its vibrant arts scene and exceptional culinary landscape. It is a valuable resource for library patrons researching craft beer in Asheville. [Extracted from the article]

144 Cox Ave., twinleafbrewery.com, 828-774-5000 Sierra Nevada Taproom + Restaurant Featuring one of the most beautiful outdoor spaces any brewery has to offer, this Southern outpost for one of the biggest craft breweries in the world is perhaps the biggest "destination" brewery on this list. Located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains Asheville, North Carolina is a great destination for outdoor adventures and hiking in Pisgah National Forest, but, while there, one can also take in the vibrant culture and art scene while enjoying the terrific culinary options as well as epic selection of craft beer. Three Asheville locations include a 27,000-square-foot production brewery and taproom with a permanent food truck, a 2,700-square-foot South Slope taproom and a 5,000-sqaure-foot outdoor beer garden with 24 beers on tap. [Extracted from the article]

SUMMERTIME IS ALL about cooking on the grill, and if you're meat-free you can still barbecue with the best of them. We've rounded up some of our favorite veggie grillers, [...]

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70% dark chocolate Theo Salted Almond [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Not for the faint of heart, this super-intense chocolate had a strong salt taste that paired nicely with the almonds. $4/3 oz.; [...]

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CAMBRIDGE, MASS. veggiegalaxy.com WHAT IT IS A classic 50s-style vegetarian diner. Veg heads and omnivores alike come to sit in booths or on stools at the counter to enjoy spicy [...]

Christmas sweaters are no exception, as this one features Baby Yoda clutching a mug of beer in hand and telling someone (probably Mando) to hold his beer before he uses the Force to save the day again. This bright ugly holiday beer sweater shows a standard Christmas scene - Santa by the roaring fireplace holding a stocking, with a view from the window of snowy fields and evergreen trees. Reindeer with Beer While this list is meant for ugly beer Christmas sweaters, this one actually looks pretty good. [Extracted from the article]

Gluten-free beers have become increasingly popular and more readily available in recent years. There are various reasons why people choose gluten-free beers, including celiac disease, gluten sensitivities, and personal preference. There are three categories of gluten-free beer: dedicated gluten-free beer made with gluten-free ingredients in a gluten-free facility, gluten-free beer made with gluten-free ingredients but with a risk of cross-contamination, and gluten-reduced beer made with gluten-containing ingredients and an enzyme to break down the gluten. It is important for those needing to go gluten-free to confirm that their beer is completely gluten-free and safe to drink. The article also provides a list of 16 gluten-free beer options from different breweries around the world. [Extracted from the article]

For optimal liver health, avoid fatty foods, excessive salt, added sugar (soft drinks, cookies, etc.), red meat and fried foods. #health benefits #liver health #foods There are many reasons to love beer. [Extracted from the article]

The article explores the connection between craft beer and beards, highlighting the Großen Bart Brewery in Longmont, Colorado, which is dedicated to facial hair. Many brewers choose not to shave because brewing is a physically demanding job and they prefer to spend their time sleeping or working rather than shaving. The article includes interviews with several brewers who explain their personal reasons for sporting beards and discuss the link between brewing and beards, which they see as a form of self-expression and a rejection of societal norms. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents vegan chocolates including the Theo Salted Almond, the Alter Eco Dark Quinoa Organic Chocolate, and the Endangered Species Natural Dark Chocolate with Blueberries.

The Brewers Association recently reported thatChicago is the nation's brewing capital, with 167 breweries acrossthe city (as well as its suburbs), outnumbering the beer meccas ofDenver and San Diego. With a solid line-up of breweries, beer bars, restaurants withstrong beer lists, and even beer events, it's hard to navigate whatare the essential places to drink a beer when visiting this amazingcity. Half Acre's WYLD series features brews from the mixed fermentationcellar while their small-batch beers are constantly changing. [Extracted from the article]

Though any of the 365 days in a year are a great time for a finelycrafted brew, there are specific beer holidays that are pepperedthroughout the calendar that highlight specific styles or otherancillary factors related to beer. For beer lovers, this day celebrating America's national spirit isall about the wonderful world of bourbon barrel-aged beers, afavorite of beer geeks the world over. There are days celebrating beer in the U.S. and other countries, butInternational Beer Day celebrates beer across the globe and spanning80 countries that recognize this holiday. Beer is the number one alcoholic drink consumed on Halloween, andwith the growing rise in popularity of pumpkin beers, it givesdrinkers an opportunity to be festive with their beer choice. [Extracted from the article]

At Deer ValleyResort, the Brass Tag restaurant offers local beers fromSaltFire Brewing Co., Red Rock Brewery, 2 Row Brewing,Epic Brewing and more. The Amber Ale Foot Soak uses localCrazy Mountain Brewing beers for the service, and theBrew and Renew massage incorporates heated beer cans andfinished with a delectable local beer to drink. As has already been stated, combining craft beer beforeskiing is a recipe for disaster, but if you manage totake a trip to one of these craft beer-imbued skiingdestinations, you'll be sure to have a grand time on theslopes followed by a relaxing and enjoyable time at acraft beer bar or restaurant in town. [Extracted from the article]

As thenumber of breweries, beer styles, and beer optionsincreased and drinkers' interests grew over the last fewdecades, the practice of trading beer skyrocketed. The beers that see action on tradingforums are usually limited releases from really smallbreweries, beers that are restricted to a minusculegeographic area or vintage, barrel-aged beers that havebeen aged for a while. One of the most popular and widely sought after beers viaonline beer trading is the Bourbon County line of beersfrom Goose Island. [Extracted from the article]