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Alexis Dickie
Exploring the world one beer at time--documenting it via my website and Instagram Adventures & AlesThe Ultimate Guide to The Best Beer Festivals in 2022
February 7, 2022 | Alexis Dickie
Beer fests are back (knock on wood)! After two years of cancellations, postponements, limited capacity events, and worse… the dreaded virtual fest, we are entering 2022 cautiously optimistic about the year ahead. With hopes of herd immunity coming sooner rather than later, we’ve got our fingers crossed that beer festivals are all returning to normal soon.
While most beer festivals are still taking extra precautions for this year’s events, several of them have already begun announcing dates. To help you keep track of the best and brightest beer festivals to mark on your calendars, we’ll be continuously updating our list of the best can’t miss beer festivals for 2022. Be sure to bookmark this page as we’ll be adding and updating this list throughout the year.
Schlafly Beer | Salted Caramel Stout
December 20, 2021 | Alexis Dickie
Winter is here, so it is time of the year for beers that warm you up – and Schlafly Beer Salted Caramel Stout is the perfect fit. This soft and delicious Stout is part of Schlafly’s Stout Bout Hall of Fame winter sampler pack.
Event Recap | Barrel Culture Invitational
October 19, 2021 | Alexis Dickie
Barrel Culture Brewing and Blending hosted their annual Invitational this weekend on Saturday, October 16, at their Durham, NC taproom. The fest included 35 breweries and more than 80 beers including special bottle and magnum pours.
Barrel Culture Invitational 2021 Preview
October 8, 2021 | Alexis Dickie
Barrel Culture Brewing and Blending is hosting their Barrel Culture Invitational October 16 in Durham, North Carolina. After a forced hiatus in 2020 due to COVID-19 they are excited for the return of their annual festival. They will also be hosting a Preparty and a Hangover Party to make the weekend even more exciting! Read More
Carolina Brewery | Sky Blue Kölsch
September 23, 2021 | Alexis Dickie
Sky Blue Kölsch is a crisp, clean traditional German Kölsch from Carolina Brewery in North Carolina. Their new slogan, “Who’s In?” is the perfect enticement to crack open a cold one.
Ultimate 6er | Six Beers for Hot Backyard Hangs
June 23, 2021 | Alexis Dickie
Summer is here with all of its heat and humidity, so we’ve crafted the perfect Ultimate 6er of light, refreshing and delicious beers for your hot backyard hangs. From Lagers to Saisons to Goses, this list doesn’t skimp on flavor. Warm weather shouldn’t just mean a flavorless watery beer. Relax and refresh with these six brews:
Charlotte’s Newest Brewery ‘Vaulted Oak’ Opening Tuesday
June 4, 2021 | Alexis Dickie
Charlotte’s newest brewery Vaulted Oak Brewing is set to open Tuesday, June 8. Housed in an old BB&T bank, Vaulted Oak will be the first brewery in the Oakhurst/Echo Hills neighborhood of Charlotte.
Suffolk Punch Brewing | New Sours
May 10, 2021 | Alexis Dickie
Suffolk Punch Brewing opened in 2017 and just released their first-ever “true” Sours. Woolverstone, Riverwilde and Lord Fogh were aged for three years in French wine barrels and released in April.
Charlotte Breweries Unite | Court Shoes Only
February 1, 2021 | Alexis Dickie
Queen City Brewer’s Festival is a Charlotte beer-lover’s dream every February, but the global pandemic has forced them to get creative this year. For the 10th Anniversary of the fest this year, they’re celebrating in the format of a collective beer release: Court Shoes Only.
Sycamore Brewing | F*CK 2020 BUBS Hard Seltzer
December 17, 2020 | Alexis Dickie
We’re all sick of 2020, but Sycamore Brewing is shouting it loud and proud with their newest release. F*CK 2020 BUBS is a 9.2% ABV Hard Seltzer coming in hot to finish 2020 off right.
Court Shoes Only | A Double IPA Benefiting ACEing Autism
December 7, 2020 | Alexis Dickie
Residents of Charlotte, North Carolina look forward to Queen City Brewers Festival every February. But given all that 2020 has brought us, the 2021 Queen City Brewers Festival will be in the format of a collective beer initiative: Court Shoes Only.
2021 would have been a milestone 10th year of Queen City Brewers Festival (QCBF). Each February the city gathers to sample beers from breweries across the city and region while benefiting a good cause. The proceeds of the festival and raffle historically have always gone to ACEing Autism. This is a nonprofit whose mission it is to serve children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through unique tennis programs.
Sycamore Brewing | Christmas Cookie Winter Ale
November 20, 2020 | Alexis Dickie
Sycamore Brewing releases their highly anticipated Christmas Cookie Winter Ale today, Friday November 20. Last year their cans sparked controversy and even prompted a visit from North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission.
Halloween Beer Treat | Resident Culture & The Eighth State ‘Instant Destiny’
October 15, 2020 | Alexis Dickie
Resident Culture Brewing Company and The Eighth State Brewing Company teamed up to create Instant Destiny. This Imperial Stout is packed with roasted peanuts, toasted cocoa nibs, vanilla, cassia bark, toasted coconut, and jaggery (a cane sugar traditionally consumed in Asia).
Sycamore Brewing | Rising Hope IPA
October 1, 2020 | Alexis Dickie
Sycamore Brewing out of Charlotte, North Carolina, is partnering with Brewing Funds the Cure to release Rising Hope IPA on Friday, October 2. One hundred percent of proceeds from the sale of this beer will be donated to the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation.
Oktoberfest Beer Showcase | Town Brewing Rathaus Festbier Lager
September 25, 2020 | Alexis Dickie
Oktoberfest season is upon us and the PorchDrinking team is working their way through various Marzens, Oktoberfests, Pumpkin Beers, and anything fall themed you can imagine! Today we’re highlighting Rathaus Festbier Lager, a unique spin on the traditional malt-forward beers of the season.
Read: PorchDrinking Oktoberfest Guide & Beer Showcase Series Read More
Ultimate 6er | Lagers for the Lake
July 22, 2020 | Alexis Dickie
We’re in the thick of summer and the humidity and heat across the country and there is no better way to cool off than light beers on the water! We’ve put together and Ultimate 6er of Lagers for the lake! These are crushable beers to enjoy on the water all day long.
Divine Barrel Brewing and Vitamin Sea Brewing | Perception is Spoonfed
June 10, 2020 | Alexis Dickie
What happens when you have a beer collaboration planned and then COVID-19 hits? Divine Barrel Brewing and Vitamin Sea Brewing decided to do a virtual collaboration and created Perception is Spoonfed Berliner Weisse.
Summer Beer Release Roundup
May 25, 2020 | Alexis Dickie
Summer beer season is finally upon us! We may not be able to enjoy our summertime brews as we normally would, but breweries across the country are continuing to put out new brews.
We’ve rounded up new releases from breweries distributing across the country or large regions of the country so you will have access to most of them! These beers range from light refreshing Ales to heavy Imperial Stouts. Just because it’s warm outside doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice the quality of your beer!
Edge City Brewery | #squadgoals Berliner Weisse
May 12, 2020 | Alexis Dickie
Opening a new brewery in Charlotte, North Carolina, is already a risky business move. In a city with more than 30 breweries, it’s hard to stand out and generate the revenue and clientele necessary to survive. But opening a new brewery during a global pandemic in any city is an even riskier business move. Edge City Brewery tossed both of those fears to the wind and opened in Charlotte on April 16, 2020. Read More
Newgrass Brewing | Balloonhead Berliner Weisse
April 7, 2020 | Alexis Dickie
Newgrass Brewing opened its doors in July 2015 in the quaint town of Shelby, NC. They are located between Charlotte and Asheville, just off of Highway 74, making it a convenient stop when traveling between the two cities.
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