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Leah Wong Ashburn

Leah Wong Ashburn > Leading with Grace
What does it take to captain one of the oldest craft breweries in Western North Carolina?

The 2015 #MayorOfBrwegrass Has Been Chosen!
Many entered their photos, 5 were chosen as finalists, and the people got to vote and pick a winner. Congratulations to Emily Young Hopson for being 2015's Mayor Of Brewgrass! Brewgrass goes down this Saturday, September 19th.

From Beer Belly to Six Pack
Have you seen that meme floating around the web? The one that says “Abs are cool, but have you tried craft beer?” Let it be known that you don’t always have to choose between maintaining your girlish figure and indulging at your favorite brewery!

Vote for the #MayorOfBrewgrass!
Dozens of people tagged their Instagram photos all in an attempt to become #MayorOfBrewgrass 2015. We picked the 5 finalists, and now you get to vote and decide who takes the coveted title. Brewgrass will be here before you know it!

5 Things to Know About the New Belgium Clips Beer + Film Tour
New Belgium Brewing’s annual Clips Beer & Film Tour is making the 12th stop of its 2015 circuit in Asheville this Friday, September 4. The free and family-friendly event will let you sit under the stars, take in films, and sample brews – all for charity.

Educating the Next Generation of Brewers
Get to know Brewmaster and Professor at AB Tech’s Craft Beverage Institute of the Southeast, Jeff "Puff" Irvin, whose goals include developing mind control, becoming a Bond villain, and placing students all over the country so he can always have free beer.

Brewing Up A Storm with Katie Smith
At 23, she became one of Asheville's youngest brewers, inspired by a family love of beer and the local scene paved by Highland Brewing. Learn about Katie Smith of Twin Leaf Brewing in Asheville's South Slope.

You Know You Have Been to Beer City Festival When…
It is no secret that Asheville is most definitely a beer town. Beer City Festival is just one big party to remind us that just when we thought we knew the beer scene in and out, these breweries will throw something new at you to keep you on your toes.

5 Reasons Why You Should go to Beer City Festival
If you are a beer drinker, there's probably not much holding you back from enjoying Asheville Beer Week and getting pumped for its finale – Beer City Festival on Saturday, May 30.

Tix Still Available for Beer City Festival on May 30
Asheville's Beer City Festival returns on Saturday, May 30th featuring beer tastings from members of the Asheville Brewers Alliance plus music from regional bands.

Asheville Brewery Tours Owner Drives into a New Venture
Get to know Josh Bailey, owner of Asheville Brewery Tours and partner in one of Asheville's newest brewing site, Bhramari, opening this summer on South Lexington Avenue.

Meet Hollie Stephenson > New Head Brewer at Highland Brewing
Asheville Ale Trail sits down with Hollie Stephenson, new head brewer at Highlands, who you can also meet at their very first Scouting Party on Thursday, January 29th.

Tasty New Brew From Oskar Blues: The Pinner Throwback IPA
The Asheville Ale Trail talks with Anne-Fitten Glenn of Oskar Blues Brewing in Brevard, North Carolina about their new release – the Pinner Throwback IPA.

Wild South Collaborates With Breweries to Release New India Brown Ale
Raise a glass for the wild as we unveil Wild South IBA (India Brown Ale) – a special collaboration brew with Asheville Brewing Company and French Broad Brewing Company!

Wicked Weed Unveils New Dark Porter Divergence on December 6 > VIDEO
Walt Dickinson, owner and Funkmaster at Wicked Weed Brewing in Asheville North Carolina, tells us about one of the Royal Cache series beers: Divergence.

5 Questions with Oscar Wong
Oscar Wong, owner of Highland Brewing Company, gave us some insight to how he started, how he has maintained success, and what his hopes are for the future.

A Gose By Any Other Name: The Perfect Summer Beer
This beer originated in Central Germany hundreds of years ago where this light beer was brewed with slightly salty water. This style is perfect for the hot summer months...

Bend Your Way Around Asheville’s Breweries with the Travelling Yogini
The Bend and Brew yoga series from the Travelling Yogini offers weekly beginner-level classes at some of the city’s best breweries.

Local Influences for Asheville Beer Week
It’s the third annual Asheville Beer Week, a weeklong celebration of all things beer, and the Fonta Flora guys have brought 10 of their brews to town for the first time.