North Carolina’s Hi-Wire Brewing continues to expand despite the turmoil of the global COVID-19 pandemic with the announcement of a fifth taproom set to open in Wilmington, North Carolina in fall of 2020. Chris Frosaker, co-owner of the Asheville-based brewery, states, “Steady retail, as well as geographic growth, is central to our business plan, even […]
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Asheville, North Carolina isn’t about beer alone – it’s about a community that provides a platform for one of the widest and most fun drinking cultures that I have ever experienced. With that being said… the best way to take a peek behind the curtain of that drinking culture is to sit down and have
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One of the things about being a beer geek – people tend to ask you where they should go to grab a drink. Usually, I’ll just tell people that you really can’t go wrong, and that your favorite might not really be my favorite. I say usually, because when someone asks about Asheville, North Carolina
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When I planned a show during the weekend that I knew I would be out of town, in what’s been called ‘Beer City USA’ over and over – I had a brilliant plan to just pretend we were still in Cincinnati, drink a few Cincy beers and talk about what’s been going on in our
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Asheville has made a name for itself as a city that is packed full of great breweries, and if you’re asking me about my favorites, I’ll certainly put Hi-Wire up there near the top of the list. It’s fun, then, that this year the brewery is releasing their annual collaborative six pack with one of
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Hi-Wire’s aim is to connect the dots between some of their favorite breweries and their fans while creating beers that blend the different styles and philosophies of each brewery. The project is mirrored by a vintage ‘spray paint’ can inspired design (right) which represents the kaleidoscope of ideas and recipes created within the collaborations. The
The expansion continues – and isn’t expected to stop – with Pizza Hut adding more restaurants to its category-first beer delivery program. Today, the company announced the second expansion of the program to nearly 300 restaurants across Florida, Iowa, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, and additional locations across California and Arizona by mid-January. The rollout is
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Hi-Wire Brewing has announced the details of its seasonal & specialty releases for August, including Hazy & Juicy & Hoppy & Fresh Batch #3, a barrel-aged Blueberry Sour, and an Apricot Blonde for charity. Hazy & Juicy & HOppy & Fresh Batch #3 The haze-train continues at Hi-Wire Brewing this August, with the third release
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Hi-Wire Brewing is pleased to announce details of its seasonal and specialty releases for May, including returning favorites Uprisin’ Hefeweizen, Man Eater Double IPA, and a new release from their Sour & Wild Ale program, a Sour Blonde with Lemon & Rosemary. Uprinsin’ Hefeweizen HI-Wire Brewing focuses on brewing beer that is approachable and balanced,
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There has been a couple big stories lately that have gotten the discussion of beer tourism, and what Cincinnati is doing right (or wrong) about it kicking into a different gear lately. From the announcement that Rhinegeist is now one of the biggest breweries in the country to the big news that Sam Adams is
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There’s another few releases coming out of Asheville, NC’s Hi-Wire Brewing that I can’t help but think you’re going to be pretty excited about. These three releases highlight their fantastic Sour and Wild Ale program along with their High Gravity 4-pack series and a one-off can release for the Asheville city Soccer Club too. Hi-Wire
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Hi-Wire Brewing recently announced their January 2018 beer releases including Death Defying India Pale Ale, a Cherry Flanders Red ale, and 12-pack cans of two year-round flagships. Cherry Flanders Red 6.2% ABV $18 a bottle With a total fermentation time just under 22 months, Cherry Flanders Red is packed with cherries at eighteen pounds per barrel,
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Asheville, NC- Less than 5 years old, Asheville, North Carolina’s Hi-Wire Brewing plans to spend over $500,000 in a brewery expansion at their Big Top Production Facility beginning in January 2018 to meet an overall goal of increasing distribution sales by 56% in the upcoming calendar year. Co-Owner, Chris Frosaker notes, “the equipment addition which
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It’s going to be a good month for Hi-Wire fans! The brewery announced today three beers that are scheduled to hit shelves during the month of October, some old stand-by favorites as well as a new one from their Sour and Wild Ale program that I think sounds pretty delicious! Strongman 5.3% ABV Milk Stout
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If you’re a fan of Asheville, NC’s Hi-Wire Brewing you’ll be happy to hear the latest news that dropped into my inbox today. The brewery has released some information about their next three seasonal specialty releases, and they sound like they’re gonna be pretty tasty. Two of the beers are from their Sour & Wild
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Wicked Weed – Montmaretto – Montmarretto begins as a light amber sour. Aged in 325 liter cabernet barrels it then undergoes secondary fermentation on a pound per gallon of cherries. A portion of the beer was aged in barrels with almonds to impart an amaretto character to the final beer. The barrels were then blended until the perfect balance was struck.
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