Imbibe Asheville Podcast
Anne-Fitten Glenn
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Sharing stories of the past, present, and future of our beverage industry. Based out of Asheville, North Carolina.
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Apr 12, 2021
Dennis Thies of Green Man Brewery
In this episode I chat with Dennis Thies, co-owner with Wendy Thies, of Asheville's Green Man Brewery. Green Man is Asheville's second oldest post-prohibition brewery and will be celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2022. Support the show
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Feb 19, 2021
GUEST: Shanti Volpe of Shanti Elixirs
In this episode, I talk to Shanti Volpe of Asheville's Shanti Elixirs about Jun. Listen and learn about this mystical beverage. Support the show
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Nov 20, 2020
HISTORY: Prohibition in Asheville
I talk about how Prohibition was voted for in 1907 in Asheville, and soon after, throughout the state of North Carolina. Strangely enough, Beer City USA suffered under one of the longest prohibition periods in the nation. Photo is of the "Women's and Children's Parade" supporting the "drys," which made it's way through downtown Asheville the night before the vote took place. Support the show
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Oct 22, 2020
GUESTS: Savor Shrub Bitters
Savor Shrub Bitters is an Asheville-based producer of non-alcoholic aperitifs that can be used as mixers or on their own. I talk to business partners Karen Savage and Elliot Patterson about this new beverage endeavor. Support the show
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Oct 16, 2020
HISTORY: Murderous Rampage led to Asheville Prohibition
This is the second of my early history of Asheville beer podcasts. Here I talk about the Will Harris murders of 1906--how one bloody night led to the city voting in Prohibition several months later. Support the show
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Oct 9, 2020
GUESTS: Riverbend Malt House & ASR Grain: from farm to glass
In this show, I talk to both Brent Manning of Asheville's Riverbend Malt House and to Andrew White, a seventh generation North Carolina farmer who is diversifying into growing specialty barley and oats to supply the craft malt house. Support the show
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Sep 24, 2020
GUEST: Doug Reiser of Burial Beer Co.
In this episode, I chat with Doug Reiser, co-founder of Asheville's Burial Beer. We talk about their new(wish) Forestry Camp project, how they're dealing with COVID, and do some deep diving into the past. Photo of the three founders/owners: L to R: Tim Gormley, Jess Reiser, Doug Reiser. Support the show
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Sep 18, 2020
GUESTS: Rye Knot Brewery/Distillery
Rye Knot is a new hybrid kitchen, brewery, and distillery in the north Asheville area (as of August 2020). In this podcast, I chat with brewer/distiller Bob Byron, and his business partner, Jimi Rentz, long-time Asheville restauranteur. What's it like to open this type of business during COVID-19? Listen and find out! Support the show
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Sep 4, 2020
HISTORY: Early Western North Carolina Beer with Anne Fitten Glenn
In this episode, I discuss some early Asheville and Western North Carolina beer history from settler times to the late 1800s. Learn about Asheville's first known breweries and saloon row. More history to come if y'all want it! Support the show
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Aug 31, 2020
GUEST: Richard Greene, executive director of the North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild
GUEST: Rich Greene and I chat about what guilds do and what the North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild has been doing to support its members throughout the pandemic. Listen to learn more about "The State of Southern Beer"!Support the show
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Jul 24, 2020
GUEST: Josh Brewer, experienced, yes, brewer
In this episode, I chat with long-time brewer, Josh Brewer, who recently moved from the flatlands of North Carolina to the mountains. Support the show
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Jul 17, 2020
GUEST: Jeff Coyle of Silver Bluff Brewing Company
This episode features a co-owner and co-founder of Silver Bluff Brewing Company in historic Brunswick, Georgia. Listen to Jeff Coyle chat about opening a new production brewery and taproom during the pandemic. Support the show
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Jun 23, 2020
GUEST: Aaron Wilson of French Broad River Brewery
Aaron Wilson, head brewer at Asheville's French Broad River Brewery, chats with me about one of Asheville's oldest breweries, new(ish) ownership, expansion, and COVID-19 changes and precautions. Support the show
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Jun 12, 2020
GUEST: Jason Kohrt of Hyphen Hops
GUEST: Jason Kohrt of Hyphen Hops in Winston-Salem and I talk about growing hydroponic hops for North Carolina breweries. Support the show
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Jun 5, 2020
GUEST: Mike Rangel, Asheville Pizza and Brewing
GUEST: Mike Rangel, president and co-founder of Asheville Brewing Company chats with me about how his pizzeria and brewery has responded to COVID-19 and lays out hopeful plans for the future. Support the show
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May 30, 2020
Roundtable Chat about Asheville Beer Week
This week I talked to three women in beer, who also serve on the Asheville Beer Week committee, about the week in its first virtual form, as well as past boozy celebrations. Listen in for all the details from Leah Rainis of the Asheville Brewers Alliance, Joanna Postlewaite of Thirsty Monk Brewery, and Katie Smith of Highland Brewing Company. Support the show
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May 22, 2020
GUESTS: Hosts of The Great Reset Podcast
GUESTS: Shawndra Russell and Tommy Calloway are the hosts of The Great Reset Podcast. We chat about North Carolina's Phase 2 re-opening and other pandemic options for public drinking.Support the show
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May 15, 2020
GUEST: Rett Murphy, co-owner/distiller, Eda Rhyne Distilling Company
GUEST: Rett Murphy is a co-owner, founder, and distiller at Asheville's Eda Rhyne Distilling Company. We chat about hand sanitizer, Amaro, and Appalachian-inspired beverages. Support the show
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May 8, 2020
GUEST: Hayley Wells, Alcoholic Beverage Law Group, Ward and Smith, PA
GUEST: Hayley Wells heads the Alcoholic Beverage Law Group of North Carolina's Ward and Smith, PA. We talk about how the world changed in March for alcoholic beverage makers, how Hayley has counseled some of them throughout the pandemic. And we feel sad about recent North Carolina legislation on mixed drinks take-out and delivery. Support the show
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May 1, 2020
GUEST: Abby Dickinson, owner, Rowella Creative and founder, Asheville Craft Beverage Collective
Today I talk to @abby_drinks_everything about her passion project, helping get local beverages to consumers during the pandemic. Support the show
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Apr 24, 2020
GUEST: Brandi Hillman, Co-Owner of Hillman Beer
GUEST: Brandi Hillman, co-owner and co-founder of Hillman Beer, discusses the sudden and dramatic changes in the brewery world in the days of COVID-19. Brandi is a return guest. For the background story for Hillman Beer, find her earlier Imbibe Asheville interview. Support the show
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Apr 17, 2020
GUEST: Leah Rainis, Asheville Brewers Alliance
My first "Imbibe Asheville" show since the Stay Home order--from my dining room table. Enjoy my chat with Leah Rainis, executive director of the Asheville Brewers Alliance. We talk about what's been happening in the WNC brewing world over the past month. Reach out if you want to tell your COVID-19 brewery story. Love to all in this crazy time. Support the show
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Mar 20, 2020
GUEST: Chris Frosaker of Hi-Wire Brewing
Chris Frosaker is co-owner and co-founder of Hi-Wire Brewing in Asheville.Support the show
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Mar 13, 2020
GUEST: Gaines Myer of Green Man Brewery
Gaines Myer is the operations manager at Asheville's Green Man Brewery.Support the show
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Mar 6, 2020
GUEST: David Ackley and Cristina Hall Ackley, Founders of Ginger's Revenge
David Ackley and Cristina Hall Ackley own and founded Ginger's Revenge, Asheville first and only ginger beer brewery.Support the show
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Feb 28, 2020
GUEST: Tim Weber, Founder of Twin Leaf Brewery
Tim Weber is the founder and head brewer at Asheville's Twin Leaf Brewery.Support the show
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Feb 21, 2020
GUEST: John Silver of Homeplace Beer Company
John is the owner and founder of Homeplace Beer in Burnsville, NC.Support the show
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Feb 14, 2020
GUEST: Beau Evers of Crosby Hop Farms
Beau Evers is the Southeast representative for Crosby Hop Farms of Oregon.Support the show
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Feb 7, 2020
GUEST: Ray Dobens of Ray's Brewery Solutions
Experienced brewer Ray Dobens consults to start-up breweries across the USA.Support the show
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Jan 29, 2020
GUEST: DSSOLVR Founders
Vince Tursi and Mike Semenec founded DSSOLVR, a beverage company in downtown Asheville, in late 2019. We chat about their surreal marketing, delicious craft beverages, and cool location in an historic building. Support the show
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Jan 17, 2020
GUEST: Kimberly Floyd, NC Craft Beverage Museum
Kimberly Floyd is the Executive Director of the North Carolina Craft Beverage Museum, which will be located in Asheville, NC.Support the show
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Dec 24, 2019
GUEST: Leah Rainis, Asheville Brewers Alliance
Leah Rainis recently became the Executive Director of the Asheville Brewers Alliance, a trade guild representing the craft breweries of Western North Carolina. She studied at the Craft Beer Institute of the Southeast and worked for two regional breweries before taking the reins at the ABA.
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Dec 18, 2019
GUEST: Zac Harris, Eurisko Beer Company
Zac is an owner, founder and brewer at Eurisko Beer Company in downtown Asheville. We talk about the brewery's location, just off the South Slope beaten path, it's fun and unusual name, how much the owners love Asheville, and more. Support the show
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Dec 11, 2019
GUEST: Lyndon Smith of Botanist & Barrel
In this episode, I talk to Lyndon Smith of Botanist & Barrel, a family-owned and run cidery and winery supported by farms just north of Hillsborough and in Leicester, North Carolina. He founded the business with his sister, Kether Smith, in 2017. They craft a variety of natural ciders and fruit wines, and source ingredients as much as possible from within 200 miles of the farmhouse winery.Support the show
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Nov 22, 2019
MONOLOGUE: The New Belgium Brewing Buyout
MONOLOGUE: In this special episode, I expound on the big beer news that New Belgium Brewing is selling the brewery to Little Lion World Beverages, which is, in turn owned by Japanese corporation, Kirin. I try to put into context why both other breweries and beer drinkers care about craft brewery sales to larger, non-craft beer conglomerates. New Belgium opened an expansion brewery in Asheville's River Arts District in 2016, and I've written quite a bit about that process and the history of this formerly employee-owned brewery. Photo by Marc Hunt of Asheville on Bikes event at Asheville New Belgium from "Western North Carolina Beer." Support the show
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Nov 22, 2019
GUEST: Joey Cagle of Riverside Rhapsody Beer Co.
GUEST: Joey Cagle is co-owner, co-founder, and co-brewer at Riverside Rhapsody Beer Company in Woodfin, NC. He and partner, Mike Vanhoose, started their first brewery at Blue Mountain Pizza in Weaverville. Their new spot on Riverside Drive just north of Zillicoah Beer offers great beer, live music, and fun events. Support the show
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Nov 20, 2019
GUEST: Derek Allen of Allen, Stahl, & Kilbourne
In this episode, I talk to beverage attorney Derek Allen, who works with breweries throughout Western North Carolina and beyond. Support the show
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Nov 13, 2019
GUEST: Puff Irvin of the Craft Beverage Institute of the Southeast
Beer education, yo. Puff Irvin helped start and directs the first two-year brewing, distilling, and fermentation degree in the nation just down the road from Asheville. Support the show
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Nov 13, 2019
GUEST: Bill Zimmer of Ecusta Brewing
In this episode, I talk to Bill Zimmer, co-found of Brevard's Ecusta Brewing. Hear about booming Pisgah Forest, sour beers, and specialty yeast. Support the show
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Oct 25, 2019
GUEST: Josie Mielke, Urban Orchard Cider Company
Hard cider! In this episode, I chat with a co-founder of Asheville's first modern-day cider company, Josie Mielke of Urban Orchard Cider. Support the show
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Oct 18, 2019
GUEST: Brad Casanova, of Archetype Brewing
In this episode, I chat with co-founder of Asheville's Archetype Brewing, Brad Casanova. The West Asheville brewery recently opened a second location near Five Points. Support the show
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Oct 15, 2019
GUEST: Ben Colvin of Devil's Foot Beverage Company
Ben Colvin is a founder of Asheville-based Devil's Foot Beverage Company. Support the show
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Oct 8, 2019
GUEST: John Garcia of Lookout Brewing
John Garcia is the founder, owner, and head brewer at Lookout Brewing Company in Black Mountain, N.C. Support the show
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Oct 1, 2019
GUEST: Leah Howard of Cultivated Cocktails
Leah Howard is a founder of Asheville's Cultivated Cocktails Distillery.Support the show
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Sep 24, 2019
GUEST: Evan Crutchfield, accomplished brewery sales rep
Even Crutchfield is a long-time brewery sales representative, formerly with Foothills and Wicked Weed Breweries.Support the show
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Sep 18, 2019
GUEST: John Cochran of UpCountry Brewing Company
John Cochran, co-founder of Terrapin Brewing in Athens, Georgia, now owns UpCountry Brewing Company in West Asheville, NC. We chat about his long, storied experience in the craft brewery business. Support the show
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Sep 6, 2019
GUEST: Brandi Hillman of Hillman Beer
Brandi Hillman is a co-founder of Asheville's Hillman Beer.Support the show
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Aug 30, 2019
GUEST: Lisa McDonald of Sanctuary Brewing Company
Today on Imbibe Asheville, I talk with the effervescent Lisa Marie McDonald of Sanctuary Brewing Company. We discuss baby chicks, vegetarian pub food and, of course, beer!Support the show
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Aug 24, 2019
GUEST: William Goldberg of Oak and Grist Distilling Company
Today on Imbibe Asheville, we learn about the business of whiskey and gin distilling from William Goldberg of Oak and Grist Distilling Company. The small distillery is located in Black Mountain, North Carolina.Support the show
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Aug 16, 2019
GUEST: Lauren Turpin of Pleb Urban Winery
On this episode of Imbibe Asheville, I talk to Lauren Turpin, co-founder of Asheville's Pleb Urban Winery. Hear how the winery sources regional grapes to make North Carolina wines which they sell from a brewery-inspired taproom. Support the show
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Aug 9, 2019
GUEST: Brent Manning of Riverbend Malt House
On this episode of Imbibe Asheville, I chat with Brent Manning of Riverbend Malt House about magical malt and malt production. Tune in weekly to hear stories of the past, present, and future of our beverage industry! Thanks, Brent, for posing with a copy of my most recent book, "Western North Carolina Beer".Support the show
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Aug 2, 2019
GUEST: Mike Rangel of Asheville Brewing Company
In this show, I talk to Mike Rangel, co-founder and president of Asheville Brewing Company, Asheville's third oldest brewery. Hear how a pizza guy came to oversee one of Beer City's favorite small breweries and how his business has grown since its slightly rocky start in 1998.
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