Podcasts about highland brewing

This week it's a look under the hood of Highland Brewing in Asheville. The venerable institution has been going strong for more than 30 years and has grown and adapted over two generations of ownership. From the Craft Brewers Conference in Indianapolis, this episode was recorded before the death of Highland Brewing founder Oscar Wong. Guests are: Nikki Mitchell the VP of Brand Development and Brock Ashburn, the VP of Operations. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer.SponsorsBrewery Branding Co.Since 2009, Brewery Branding has been crafting merch that helps breweries thrive.They're born and raised in Portland, Oregon, giving them front row seats to the craft beer revolution and inspiring them to serve as your industry ally for everything branded: apparel, headwear, drinkware, and all the “wouldn't it be cool if…” ideas you can dream up.  Brewery Branding has been there, done that, and made the t-shirts to prove it.​ Brewery Branding didn't rise to the top by being just another supplier; they're your merch mercenaries ready to get in the trenches with you. Their expert design team, online stores, warehousing, and fulfillment services are here to make your life easier—and your custom goods more profitable than painful.​​Whether you're refreshing your retail space, gearing up for festival season, or launching a new product in retail, Brewery Branding delivers custom goods that are on-trend, on-brand, and ready to succeed. From the smallest batch to the biggest order, nothing gets them more excited than raising a glass to your success.Stomp StickersStomp Stickers is a proud member of the Brewers Association that produces a wide variety of printed brewery products such as beerlabels, keg collars, coasters, beer boxes and much more. Stomp's website features an easy-to-use design tool, low quantity orders, fast turn times, and free domestic shipping. Visit StompStickers.com and use code THINKBEER for 15% off your first order.The 5th IngredientIf you're running a brewery owner or operator, Beer30 by The 5th Ingredient is the ultimate command center. The most powerful brewery management software on the market, Beer30 handles the entire brewing workflow, from recipe development to production. Once your beer is brewed and ready, it seamlessly manages your inventory and streamlines your brewery's sales and distribution--all in the same easy-to-use platform. Beer30 lets you get back to the beer and the people that made you fall in love with this industry in the first place. And no other brewery management software gives you the ability to truly master your business and get the insights that you need to thrive in an increasingly competitive industry. Visit the5thingredient.com/AllAboutBeer today to learn more and receive 3 free months of Beer30.Host: John HollGuests:  Nikki Mitchell and Brock AshburnSponsors: Brewery Branding, All About Beer, Stomp Stickers, The 5th Ingredient, Tags: Asheville, History, Brewing, Volleyball, evolutionPhoto: John Holl

Our friends at Highland Brewing talk about the network of people, tools, forecasts, and workflows that build their production schedule. Special Guests: Abbey Temoshchuk Reynolds and Matt McComish.

The Brewers Association has tapped Bart Watson to lead the trade group for small and independent brewers, following the planned retirement of Bob Pease. The Brewbound team breaks down the choice and the challenges ahead for Watson in his new role, as well as the larger industry after last week's release of the “Year in Beer” report.    Plus, Jess, Zoe and Justin share highlights of the Brewbound LIve business conference and the underlying theme of “focus,” the primer on intoxicating hemp and a new long-time partnership between Dogfish Head and the Grateful Dead. They also discuss the winner of the 2024 Brewbound Pitch Slam competition, Hurray's Girl Beer.    The show wraps up with an interview with Brewbound's 2024 Person of the Year, Highland Brewing president Leah Wong Ashburn, who shares details of a new beer release that will help North Carolina hospitality workers in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

Highland Brewing owner and CEO Leah Wong Ashburn provides an update on how Asheville, one of the country's great craft beer cities, is recovering in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.    Last weekend, Highland brewed its first beer since the hurricane cut a path of destruction through Western North Carolina. Ashburn shares the steps the brewery took to return to operations, starting with ensuring that all of its team members were accounted for and had their basic needs covered, and then stabilizing the business. She also explains the importance of people visiting Asheville now, after the biggest month of business was wiped off the calendar.   Ashburn also discusses Highland's first post-hurricane milestone, the release of Cold Mountain winter ale November 7-11.    Plus, Jess and Justin touch on several headlines, including a craft brewery deal in Iowa, the vibes at the Massachusetts Craft Brewers Guild's annual meeting, a leadership change at the American Cider Association and the pending closure of Revolution Brewing's Logan Square brewpub after 15 years.

We're coming to you today to bring you up to speed on some things we've doing since our hiatus.  One of the ways we've refocused our efforts is on our Sightlines.news brand. If you're not already aware - Sightlines.news is our industry leading insights platform for the beverage alcohol and functional beverage industry. It's a subscription-only newsletter and consultancy run by myself, and two voices I know you're familiar with - Bryan Roth and Kate Bernot.  You can subscribe to Sightlines at Sightlines.news, or now you can follow our weekly brief in audio form by subscribing to The Gist by Sightlines, our new podcast weekly summary, available wherever you listen to podcasts. It has its own dedicated feed - it won't be published here. So you should probably pause and go search for that and subscribe now before you forget. It's called The Gist, by Sightlines. Here's the link to Spotify and Apple Podcasts We've been building Sightlines in the background for a couple years now, getting our product-market-fit tuned in just right. What I mean by that is - we've know there's a desperate need for new perspective on the business side of alcohol and functional beverage - everything from the future of IPA to energy drinks to hydration to cannabis - it's a wild wild world out there and not everyone is a billion dollar company with an insights and marketing department who can discern what's happening and why.  Well, that's where the ingenious data analysis and insights development if Sightlines comes in - making sense of a seemingly senseless world of beverage that's usually inundated with anecdote and narrative that doesn't really hold up under scrutiny - and costing small companies a fortune, not to mention the opportunity costs of missing the mark time and time again.  But how do companies sift thought all the data to make decisions about what's next? Well, at Sightlines, we've found a way to level-set with our audience to provide the most critical information - often counter to the prevailing narratives - about what's driving certain trends, categories, and value chain decisions. Some things are inherently consumer-driven, as they always have been. The pursuit of flavor, function, and feeling in peoples lives through beverage is timeliness even as it's constantly changing. But in regulated industries, consumers don't always get what they want - and producers have to navigate a world of legal grey areas, retailer priorities, and wholesaler consolidation that both stifles competition and creates unexpected white space.  Sightlines is exceptionally good at helping companies navigate all that, with what we call actionable insights. It's not research for research sake - it's insights that help you make decisions about what's next for you and your most important audiences.  So, first of all, you should subscribe - there's a monthly and yearly subscription package that gets you multiple reports a week in your inbox. And if you're wondering if it's for you - let me tell you, everyone from Boston Beer to Beat Box, to Martinelli's Apple Juice, to Reyes rely on Sightlines to stay ahead of the competition. But small producers like Highland Brewing in Asehville, Allagash Brewing in Portland Maine, and 503 distilling in Portland Oregon rely on Sightlines to accelerate their growth. Wineries, distilleries, THC companies, and RTD and FMB producers all look to Sightlines for the uniquely cross-category insights we can deliver.  Some have even brought us into their innovation process to partner on their portfolio optimization and pipeline development.  And this week, for those of you who voraciously consumer podcasts as part of your knowledge gathering process, we've launch The Gist by Sightlines, a new podcast series you can find wherever you listen to podcasts (Here's the link to Spotify and Apple Podcasts) where Kate and Bryan and myself break down our recent reporting to give you a sense of what we're working on and why.  If you want to get the insights, you'll need to subscribe to the newsletter on Sightlines, but if you need another way to keep up, this podcast called The Gist by Sightlines will be a great weekly listen and keep you up to speed.  Here's the link to Spotify and Apple Podcasts

It's a classic question asked first in a novel, then in music, and often as a half-joke pop culture reference: Can you go home again? People change over time, but of course, places do, too. What we've previously experienced in our hometowns and where we grew up can feel distant for a very good reason. Time and experience changes us all, whether we like it or not. But in this episode, we're going to explore what it means to lean into this question and ask instead, “what does it feel like to be home, again?” Working through this with me is Trace and Eeva Redmond, a couple who in recent years took years of experience working in beer and returned to Eeva's home town of Petoskey, Michigan where they've opened Elder Piper, a brewery and cidery located along the shores of Little Traverse Bay on the upper portion of the state's mitten shape. As brewer, Trace brings brewing experience that includes stops at Michigan's Founders and Roak Brewing, as well as North Carolina's Highland Brewing. Eeva has worked in a collection of hospitality and communication roles in beer as well, including positions at Roak Brewing, Sierra Nevada, and Highland. Why open a brewery now, at a time when we hear about so many closing? That's where we start our conversation, but it leads us to many other ideas and reflections about what it means to start a business in a city of 6,000, especially when it's the place where you grew up. As you'll hear, community connection has been pivotal to Eeva and Trace, and their story offers something of a roadmap of what it takes to launch a new, neighborhood-focused brewery in today's market.  

In today's episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Mike Shield, a dedicated brewer with a wealth of experience at various breweries. We explored his journey in the brewing industry, discussed the finer points of beer production, and shared his insights on maintaining product consistency while navigating the complexities of the supply chain. Mike also illuminated the challenges and rewards of working in both small and large brewery settings, offering valuable advice to aspiring brewers.Mike Shield graduated in May 2020 from a brewing program he started in 2018. He began his career with an internship at Highwire, landed a job at Wedge, and has since spent two years at Highland Brewing Company, where he transitioned from the cellar to the brewing deck. Mike is passionate about beer, particularly lagers and IPAs, and emphasizes the importance of sensory analysis and finding peace with repetitive tasks in brewing."Yeast management is both an art and a science, requiring genius and rigorous algorithms."Today on Consuming the Craft:·     Sensory sessions can be challenging but are essential in refining a brewer's palate and maintaining quality control.·     Larger breweries must adapt to changing growing seasons and ingredient variations to maintain consistency.·     Working in a small brewery allows for greater involvement in the end product, while larger breweries focus on repetitive tasks and team culture.·     Yeast management is complex and crucial, demanding high precision and advanced tools like cellometers and PCR kits.·     Avoiding production downtime and ensuring product quality involve comprehensive cross-training and a robust production schedule.·     Expanding distribution without proper marketing and sales support can negatively impact customer experience due to product shelf life.·     The craft beer scene in Argentina and Chile is growing, offering potential collaboration opportunities.·     Continuous learning is vital in the ever-evolving brewing industry, challenging the concept of 'Master Brewer.'Resources Mentioned:• Michter's Small Batch Bourbon• Contact Mike: Highland Brewing Company This episode is brought to you by… McConnell Farms - Taste the Way You Remember. Enjoy homemade ciders and ice cream made from only the best produce on the market. Visit the McConnell Farms website to learn more about our seasonal inventory and the delicious creations you can make with our homegrown produce. Consuming the Craft Thanks for tuning into this week's Consuming the Craft Podcast episode, brought to you by AB Tech's Craft Beverage Institute of the Southeast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | GooglePlay  Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more craft beverage enthusiasts. To learn more about AB Tech and the Craft Beer Institute of the Southeast, visit our website. 

We are the United Digital Nomads. Meet Cory Gillen, a member of the AVL (Asheville, NC) Digital Nomads. Cory and host Lp have a conversation about the inception of AVLDN, along with a success story you won't want to miss. The AVL Digital Nomads began in June of 2021 as a Meetup group. Membership of the group has grown to over 2500! With this explosive growth, the founders have formed United Digital Nomads to take the model to markets beyond Asheville, NC. This week's locally produced beverage: Highland Brewing's Gaelic Ale. Do try. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/united-digital-nomads/message

Rick Speed is our beer Santa Claus and he's bringing his bag of goodies for a second year in a row. Matt joins us again, as we step away from swill for this special episode and try some of the absolute best seasonal beer you can get. Multiple flavors of Highland Brewing's Cold Mountain, Burial Skillet Cakes, and Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Stout. Rick shares why he likes to age beer and explains the more important reason for why he hangs on to special release beers. 

It's December and what a festive time to be a beer drinker as winter beers are on the shelves. But what is a winter ale and how do breweries celebrate yuletide cheer? There are two breweries that have been doing winter beers well for years: Highland Brewing in Asheville, NC and Deschutes in Bend Oregon. We'll talk with CEO Leah Wong Ashburn about what goes into making Cold Mountain Winter Ale and talk about their now famous weeknd long festival. We'll also chat with Ben Kehs, the Innovation Brewing Manager at Deschutes about brewing Jubelale Festive Winter Warmer and some fun legends and superstitions around the beer as well. Happy Holidays from the All About Beer podcast! This Episode is Sponsored by:Malteurop Malting CompanyMalteurop Malting Company (MMC) is based in North America—specializing in growing and producing quality malts for the craft beer and distilling industries. With local farms and Malthouses spread across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, MMC's commitment to excellence is fully ingrained into every batch it produces, ensuring breweries and distilleries of any size can create the finest beverages on the planet. Visit www.malteuropmaltingco.com to learn how MMC can support your malting needs. Contact MMC at customersuccess@malteurop.com or (844) 546-MALT (6258) for questions or to place your order.Estrella GaliciaEstrella Galicia is an independent, family-owned brewery  in northwest Spain, founded in 1906.Estrella Galicia Cerveza Especial is a world class lager, brewed using the finest Spanish malts, locally  cultivated Galician hops and the best brewing practices, in a state-of-the-art facility in A Coruna. Recognized around the world for quality and exceptional character. Estrella Galicia is “A beer like no other.” Hosts:  Don Tse and Em Sauter Guests: Leah Wong Ashburn, Ben Kehs Sponsors: Malteurop Malting Company, Estrella Galicia, All About Beer Tags: Brewing, Winter Warmer, Recipe Development, Art The following music was used for this media project:Music: Awesome Call by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3399-awesome-callLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://incompetech.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Oscar Wong was born to Chinese immigrants in Jamaica. After an engineering career, including a stint in Charlotte, he retired to Asheville and started the city's first brewery since Prohibition. Today, Highland Brewing is North Carolina's largest brewer, and Wong has become known as the state's "godfather of craft beer."He turned over operation of Highland Brewing to his daughter in 2015 and is now mostly retired. In May 2023, he was awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, North Carolina's highest civilian honor.In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Wong discusses his remarkable background, from Jamaica to the U.S. to Asheville, as well as the history of craft beer in North Carolina, his role in shaping the beer industry in the Southeast, and where he sees the craft beer industry going in the future.For more information about The Charlotte Ledger, or to sign up for our newsletters, visit TheCharlotteLedger.com.This episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast is hosted by Ledger editor Tony Mecia. It is produced by Lindsey Banks. Get full access to The Charlotte Ledger at charlotteledger.substack.com/subscribe

Craft beer is always on fire for April Fools.  I have to admit, not a fan.  But Brian is, so he made a Twitter thread with as many as he could find.  Ham beer, dried beer, exxxtra long cans.  But then you have the ones that are supposed to be jokes, but actually exist.  Pickle beer and cucumber Kolsch?  Come on, Y'all gotta give it more than that.It was a spicy week for Bud Light after their partnership with a trans rights activist.  Kid Rock broke out the guns and a lot of folks dumped their Bud for Coors Light, which probably didn't work out as well as they thought.We reminisce about last weekend and our first trip to a biergarten Kolsch service at Halfway Crooks.  If you've never been to a good Kolsch service, you should change that.Guinness is making big moves.  Baltimore brewery is closing, and Chicago brewery is coming soon.  Sounds expensive.  But NA is doing OK.  Our friends at Athletic Brewing continue to grow and are on track to be a Top 15 brewery.Is it beer healthy?  That's one of those questions that will always be debated.  We talk about a couple articles with conflicting opinions.  And I'm sure we'll have more opportunity to do the same in the future.All this beer drinking and so little recycling.  Turns out many beer labels make cans un-recyclable.  How do we fix this one?We'll be back in the studio next week for our final radio broadcast then it's off to Little Beer Fest for a remote broadcast before we go podcast only.  It's gonna be a busy few weeks over here.Thanks for listening to Beer Guys Radio! Your hosts are Tim Dennis and Brian Hewitt with producer Nate "No Mic Nate" Ellingson.Subscribe to Beer Guys Radio on your favorite app: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSSFollow Beer Guys Radio: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube If you enjoy the show we'd appreciate your support on Patreon. Patrons get cool perks like early, commercial-free episodes, swag, access to our exclusive Discord server, and more!

Rick Speed is back as our own Good Swill Santa, but he's not bringing swill. We're splurging with a special collection of beer he's bringing to the studio from Burial/Other Half, Newgrass Brewing, Highland Brewing, and Westbrooke.

In this episode Neil and Will touch (and taste) on the heritage of 'spirits' in Appalachia, as well as the craft brew industry that has taken hold in the region.  The guys had the pleasure of sitting down with Oscar Wong, the "Godfather" of Beer in Appalachia and founder of Highland Brewing, the first craft beer brewery in the "Craft Beer Capital of America."  Aside from the beer, they discuss the economic impact it has had on the region.  Oscar explains how it all started, what the future holds for the local brewery and how he will forever be Appalachian.  Take a listen, you might even hear the guys thoughts (and tastes) on White Lightning, what it was like growing up "dry" and one (or two) references to 'Ol Uncle Popcorn.  Also, don't forget about the #AppBiz(s) of the week: Tim Smith's Climax Moonshine; Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine; Junior Johnson's Midnight Moon; Troy and Sons Platinum; Stillhouse Clear Corn Whiskey; Bill Elliott's Moonshine; George Dickel White Corn Whisky; and Popcorn Sutton's Tennessee White Whiskey!    Highland Brewing: www.highlandbrewing.com  Tim Smith's Climax moonshine: www.timsmithspirits.com  Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine: www.olesmoky.com  Junior Johnson's Midnight Moon: www.juniorsmidnightmoon.com   Troy & Sons Platinum: www.ashevilledistilling.com  Stillhouse Clear Corn Whiskey: www.stillhouse.com  Bill Elliott's Moonshine: www.dawsonvillemoonshinedistillery.com  George Dickel White Corn Whisky: www.georgedickel.com  Popcorn Sutton's Tennessee White Whiskey: www.popcornsutton.com 

Show notes from host John Holl"In a sign that the world is adapting to the pandemic, beer weeks are back and last week Asheville, North Carolina one of the great beer cities in America celebrated all of its breweries and producers. I was fortunate to spend a day in the city capped off by a visit to Highland Brewing, which was founded in 1994 by Oscar Wong. Today the brewery is led by his daughter Leah Wong Ashburn. Highland put in the hard work and laid the groundwork for the scene to come and today continues to make flavorful beers and welcome visitors to their expansive taproom and grounds that now feature a volleyball court.  This discussion was held in the brewery's barrel room, which opened during the pandemic and hasn't seen much use. But on this night where pints of Gaelic ale flowed and a crowd gathered to snack on bites from a local food truck, we could forget about the worries of the world for a few minutes and just enjoy some camaraderie. I'm joined in hosting duties by Jon Page, he's my long-time friend, the former managing editor of All About Beer and the photographer for The Craft Brewery Cookbook – which is on sale now – where books are sold.  This event was billed as a book signing, but I was more eager to hear from Leah and Oscar about the brewery, it's legacy and future, and the family dynamics.  We were using hand held mics and as happens sometimes people moved them back and forth, bear with us." This Episode is sponsored by:Cigar City Brewing Co.Have you met Florida Man? It's a modern Double IPA with a tropical expression from its blend of American hops, including Citra, Azacca, El Dorado, and Mandarina Bavarian, and is balanced by delicate peach esters from a unique Double IPA yeast and a dash of Canadian honey malt. Learn more about the hero of the sunshine by visiting CigarCityBrewing.com  Stomp StickersStomp is a proud member of the brewers association that produces a wide variety of printed brewery products such as beer labels, keg collars, coasters, beer boxes and much more. Stomp's website features an easy-to-use design tool, low quantity orders, fast turn times, and free domestic shipping. Visit StompStickers.com and use code BEEREDGE15 for 15% off your first order. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer or to check out Beer Edge follow us on Twitter @thebeeredge and visit All About Beer. Host: John Holl Guests: Oscar Wong, Leah Wong Ashburn, Jon Page Sponsors: Cigar City Brewing, Stomp Stickers, The Craft Brewery Cookbook,  All About Beer and The Beer Edge Tags: Beer, Ownership, Family, Volleyball, Amber Ale, Watering holes, North Carolina

Season 3, Episode 12 - This season, Eric and Joel bring one (fairly) current topic each and wonder together what our response to these issues might be from our perspectives of faith. Joel's issue - A top executive at a brewery in NC discussed three key character traits needed in all who come together at the brewery... quality, integrity, and respect. Can a congregation abide by these three? What would it look like for our religious communities to have expectations of our people when they enter a religious community to show these three in order to have full access to the benefits of the community? Article with Oscar at Highland Brewing on the Cultural Priorities Eric's issue - The Jewish Congregation in Athens, GA is celebrating 150 years! Looking back, there are so many changes and innovations behind them. Does that mean change and innovation are inevitable? What reasons cause change? When does a congregation make the next big step? How do we as leaders inspire the movement from who we were through we are toward who we are being called to become? Book mentioned in Eric's Intro "All Things Shining" Congregation Children of Israel, Athens __________ Send feedback, show ideas, comments, and suggestions to: REALigionPodcast@gmail.com __________ How to follow Rabbi Eric Twitter @geekyrabbi Blog Geeky Rabbi | Theology, Technology and a bit of Music Home - Congregation Children of Israel, Athens Georgia (ccisrael.org) __________ How to follow Rev. Joel Twitter @treblotj Blog Cross Purposes | Blog of Rev. Joel Tolbert Presbyterian Church of Chestertown – Planted Deep. Growing Strong. Reaching Wide. (presbyterianchestertown.org) __________ Music "Modulation in the Spirit" by Little Glass Men, Composer Ryan Claus (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Chris finds out that Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg Tennessee are like if Disneyland and Las Vegas had a baby.  Nick is super psyched as he prepares to volunteer again at the Old Settler's bluegrass festival for the rest of the week but received some horrible news about one of his dogs. John finally got his home gym in and is awaiting a possible sponsorship (come on, Tonal). We discuss interesting beverages we've had recently including a tasty pilsner from Highland Brewing, the classic Pliny the Elder from Russian River, and a delicious IPA from Black Star Co-op in collaboration with the Pink Boots Society.  We weigh in on what makes a food item qualify as a sandwich.  John walks down a very recent trip down memory lane and reflects on how parenthood changes us. Then hits us with a dad joke. Finally, he presents a situation he found himself in with his daughter and competitive cheer. The featured beer style this week is the Belgian style of kriek beer and we taste an American version in the Celis Kriek.As always, thank you for listening.

Welcome to Brew World Order with Mike Kurtin. This is an informative podcast that gets inside the minds of brewery owners. In this episode, I sit down with Oscar Wong, owner of Highland Brewing Co in Asheville, NC. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Podbean, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon Music, Audible, Overcast, Stitcher, Google Podcast, SoundCloud and Youtube, so you never miss an episode.

In Episode 63 of the "Boys Are From Märzen" podcast, Kindsey Bernhard is joined by Leah Wong Ashburn President and CEO of Highland Brewing in Asheville, N.C. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kindsey-bernhard/support

You can earn this badge by checking-in five (5) different beers from Trappist Breweries. Only breweries with the Authentic Trappist Product (ATP) designation will count! We also highlight Beersauce Shop as our Verified Venue of the Week and shout to Highland Brewing and Casita Brewing Company for bringing us the best beers we had this week. 

On today's show, we interview the incredible Leah Wong Ashburn of Highland Brewing who shares with us her wisdom on growth, passion, and entrepreneurship.  Back in 1994, when there were barely any breweries in Asheville, Leah's dad started making craft beer from a cramped space in the basement. Fast forward to today, Highland Brewing is headquartered in a beautiful 40-acre space amidst the hills.  How did Highland Brewing achieve this dramatic transformation that enabled them to grow manifold since inception? One of the main themes for today's show is passion and leadership.  A few years after graduating from college, Leah asked her father if she could work for him. And oddly enough, he refused because he thought that Leah needed to get more experience under her belt. Finally, in 2011, Leah officially became a part of the Highland family. She started off in a marketing position and slowly learned the different moving parts of the family business. On today's show, we have a particularly interesting discussion on how to train your employees the right way so that you can help them develop their technical skills as well as soft skills.  You will also learn about the working relationship that Leah has with her father. While Leah is more of a marketing person, her father is the “engineer” in the family. Learn how their smooth working dynamic has been the driving force that has taken Highland to new heights over the past decade. If you are a family-owned business, today's show will interest you greatly. Enjoy!  What You Will Learn In This Show My thoughts on growth and why you should aspire to be great rather than big How to manage a family-owned business Why you need passion and connectedness to take your business to greater heights Giving ownership to your employees  And so much more… Resources Highland Brewing Coach Approach – Five Principles to Build an E.P.I.C. Business Small Giants

Oscar Wong is the founder of Highland Brewing Company in Asheville, North Carolina. Known as the Godfather, Oscar is a recipient of the Recognition Award by the Brewers Association. We spoke about his career in the industry, what makes Asheville special, how Highland has been able to be successful, and much more. Check out Oscar and Highland Brewing: https://highlandbrewing.com/ https://www.instagram.com/highlandbrewing https://www.facebook.com/HighlandBrewingCompany Support TVTV on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

While Q followers maintain an image of constant success and winning in their public visage, the reality is a little different when you sneak into the backroom forums where they open up and speak frankly. Hold on tight because it's a sad, sad thing. But first, the beer!John has gone back to Asheville to try Highland Brewing's very popular Rising Haze IPA. Meanwhile, Jake is dipping into a quite tasty Darwin's Forehead from Fonta Flora in Nebo, NC. If you want to skip the beer, jump to 16:20 and get an inside look at just how all those Q followers on your facebook feed are really feeling.Listen to Our First Episode Here:Ep1: The True Social Dilemma: A Mental Health Crisis - Part Onehttps://youtu.be/8A1czE3BdXAFollow Us Wherever You Get Your Podcasts:https://redcircle.com/shows/brewluminatipodcastChat With Us on Discord! For Real, We're Always There Planning Episodes and Want to Chat About What You Think:https://discord.gg/3u7gXVuvvDStare at us on Instagram - It's Worth It, We Do Short Beer Reviews Over There:https://www.instagram.com/brewluminatipodcast/Check Us Out on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/brewluminatiFollow Us on Untappd! We don't know how to link you, but if you find us, it's awesome!Want a free sticker? Send us your address!

Welcome back to the 512 Brewed Craft Beer Podcast! In this episode, your favorite drinking buddies Caitlin and Mel are exploring the wonderfully hoppy world of hops! Join us as we drink and review a 9% Imperial IPA from Asheville’s Highland Brewing! So grab a drink, sit back, and let’s talk about some beer! >> To hang out after the show, make you’re connected with us on social! We’re on Instagram at @512brewed, @bigwrldsmallgrl, @greatgoldenweenie. >> If you enjoyed the show, consider tipping your hosts! http://bit.ly/512-brewed-tips As always, thank you for listening!

Our friends at Highland Brewing talk about the network of people, tools, forecasts, and workflows that build their production schedule. Special Guests: Abbey Temoshchuk Reynolds and Matt McComish.

Welcome back to the 512 Brewed Craft Beer Podcast. In this episode we’re diving into the Asheville, North Carolina beer scene! Join us as we drink four classic brews from Asheville’s first brewery: Highland Brewing. We’re also going to give you all the deets on this amazing craft beer mecca. So grab a drink, sit back, and let’s talk about some beer! >> To hang out after the show, make you’re connected with us on social! We’re on Instagram at @512brewed, @bigwrldsmallgrl, @greatgoldenweenie. >> If you enjoyed the show, consider tipping your hosts! http://bit.ly/512-brewed-tips As always, thank you for listening!

This week on Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy welcomes guests from Asheville, North Carolina. He talks to Leah Wong Ashburn, the second generation family owner of Highland Brewing, which in 1994 was the first brewery to open in Asheville since prohibition. Mike Rangel from Asheville Brewing joins the conversation to share his memories of brewing in Asheville in the ‘90s and Vincent Tursi of DSSOLVR provides an alternative perspective as one of the newest breweries in the city. Leah talks about Highland’s flagship Gaelic Ale and discusses the importance of branding, while Vincent shares DSSOLVR’s strategy of ditching flagships altogether and brewing beers inspired by pop culture trends like Tiger King and WAP. Together, the group talks about the agriculture, community, and deep consumer knowledge that give Asheville its nickname as Beer City. Beer ListAsheville Brewing Company Ninja PorterDSSOLVR, Thank You For Existing Kolsch Highland Brewing, Gaelic Ale  Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Beer Sessions Radio by becoming a member!Beer Sessions Radio is Powered by Simplecast. 

Leah Wong Ashburn, the CEO and President of Highland Brewing, chats with Womanhood about what being a woman means to her, the gender gap in craft beer, race, inclusivity, getting outdoors, sustainability, and more! Highland Brewing is located in Asheville, NC and is the 5th largest female-led craft brewery in the US! Take a listen today wherever you find your podcasts.

On this week's episode, Mike made it back to the studio!!! We picked random beers for the next few episodes and had another one of our happy accidents... we go 2 Highland Brewing Co (Asheville, NC) brews. So what did we do? We made another brewery specific episode. This week on tap is Highland's Pilsner and Daycation IPA. Check out how we review these brews! Don't forget to Subscribe and leave us a 5 star review! Facebook: facebook.com/beerandshenanigans Twitter: @ShenanigansBeer Home Page: tinyurl.com/beerandshenanigans email: beerandshenaniganspodcast@gmail.com Online Store: teepublic.com/user/beerandshenanigans YouTube Channel: tinyurl.com/beerandshenanigansvideo --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beerandshenanigans/message

Welcome to Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. This week, we sat down with Leah Wong Ashburn, president and CEO of Asheville's Highland Brewing. Ashburn chats about the company's history, what it's like to be a part of a family business, how the brewery is functioning in the wake of the pandemic and her dad's latest award from the Brewers Association.

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 (https://tunein.com/radio/Biz-Radio-1350-s23339/)

We speak with Leah Wong Ashburn, President, CEO and Family Owner of Highland Brewing.  She shares a lot about what their company has had to do to adjust to Covid-19 protocal and conditions as well as the ups and downs of owning a business right now.  She hits on some of the many things their company is doing to prepare to open again.  Providing more safety measures and improvements to the Brewery, The Tasting Room and how to make feel people comfortable to return to their wonderful facility.  How long will we all have to continue having these safety measures in place?  Is it part of the new normal?

There's so much to do in Asheville and there's a lot of opportunities to travel there on a budget because there are a ton of free things to do, like hiking/parks/walk around downtownBest times to go to Asheville: Recommended times to go— spring and fall for different reasonsThings to do:Festivals during the seasons - Sourwood/Apple Festival http://www.sourwoodfestival.comDrum Circle https://www.romanticasheville.com/drumming_circle.htmSmokey Mountain Folk Festival https://www.lakejunaluska.com/specials_packages/family_vacations/sm_folk_festival/Local Farmers MarketsDowntown Asheville - Pack Square Park https://www.romanticasheville.com/packsquare.htm Fall time recommendations:Go to the Mountainshiking BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY https://www.blueridgeparkway.orgCraggy Gardens https://www.blueridgeparkway.org/poi/craggy-gardens/Devil’s Courthouse Trail https://ashevilletrails.com/blue-ridge-parkway/devils-courthouse-trail/Mount Mitchell Trails https://ashevilletrails.com/category/mount-mitchell-state-park/A little farther away in Black Mountain/Old Fort/Montreat - Ridgecrest, Catawba Falls, and Lookout Mountain (lake tamaha) https://ashevilletrails.comMountain Biking - Max Patch, Bent Creek, Triple Falls, Graveyard Fields MONTREAT/OLD FORT https://www.romanticasheville.com/max-patchWinter Recommendations:Skiing at Beech and Sugar Mountain https://www.beechmountainresort.com ARTSY + Cultural Activities To Attend:River Arts District https://www.riverartsdistrict.comBiltmore House (late 1800’s) https://www.biltmore.comGrove Park Inn (1913) https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park Best Places to EatBreakfast -Sunny Point Cafe https://sunnypointcafe.comLouise’s (Black Mountain) https://louisesblackmtn.comOver Easy Cafe http://www.overeasyasheville.com Lunch/Dinner -WHITE DUCK TACO http://whiteducktacoshop.comChestnut https://www.chestnutasheville.comChai Pani http://www.chaipaniasheville.com/Nine Mile https://ninemileasheville.comFarm Burger https://farmburger.com/asheville-nc/Easy Girl Eatery https://earlygirleatery.comTupelo Honey Cafe https://tupelohoneycafe.com/location/downtown-asheville/My Father’s Pizza (BM) http://www.myfatherspizza.comFresh (BM) https://freshwoodfiredpizza.net Where are the best places to stay?  Air bnb! Or you can rent houses/cabins. Or stay at one of the nicer/fancier places connected to Biltmore/Grove Parkhttps://www.airbnb.com/s/Asheville--NC Best Places to Explore/“hidden” gems:Visit Black Mountain: https://www.exploreblackmountain.comThe town of Black MountainSliding Rock a little farther away in Brevard and LAKE LURE: http://www.townoflakelure.com Top Things You Have To Do/ Try There-Beer (Brewing companies)*Sierra Nevada  https://sierranevada.com/visit/north-carolina/*Wicked Weed https://www.wickedweedbrewing.com/*New Belgium https://www.newbelgium.com/brewery/asheville/*Highland Brewing https://highlandbrewing.com/*Green Man http://www.greenmanbrewery.com/*Catawba https://catawbabrewing.com/-favorite beers - Octoberfest (SN), White Zombie (Catawba), Pernicious IPA (WW) Safety Component - Asheville is a very safe townWhen Hiking, make sure you dress appropriately for the season. Bug spray, water, snacks. Bears (black bears) you will likely not see. They are nocturnal animals and are more scared of you then you are of them. With a snake, if it’s a black snake you are fine. You will likely not see them either, but perhaps look up what to do if you see a copperhead, rattlesnake, or water moccasin. Make sure to lock your car! In general, just be aware of your surroundings. Our hikes are VERY user friendly!

Leah Wong Ashburn (President and CEO of Highland Brewing) runs the largest 5th largest female-led craft brewery in the US and the largest NC native brewery. Although she's not a stranger to the podcast world, host Rob Gray steers clear about the usual talk around business operations and brewing craft beer to focus on all the experiences and memories that led her to her to stepping into her dad's position as the boss of Highland. Leah tells heart warming stories of early home life, being raised by a 1st generation father who was born in Jamaica and how she was a true defender for her sister. 

Rick and Patrick each review their own beer this week. Rick rates the 205 from Trimtab Brewery and Patrick rates the Daycation IPA from Highland Brewing. From Packer's Concise Theology they continue talking through the person and work of Jesus in his Obedience, Vocation, and Transfiguration. Trimtab is found here: https://www.trimtabbrewing.com/ Highland Brewing is here: https://highlandbrewing.com/

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In this episode of Making It in Asheville, we interview Leah Wong Ashburn, President of Highland Brewing. Founded in 1994, Highland Brewing was the first legal brewery in Asheville since Prohibition. Today it is the largest native North Carolina brewhouse, distributing throughout the state and the Southeast region. In 2011, Leah became President of the company her father, Oscar Wong, had founded years before. Since then, many things have stayed the same (like their famous Gaelic Ale), but Leah has also infused quite a bit of her own spirit and entrepreneurial knowledge into the company. Here's What You'll Learn: The history and evolution of Highland Brewing Highland's Rebranding process Challenges specific to the microbrewery business Sneak 'listen' about Highland's new location in the S&W building, slated to open in Spring 2020 Leah's advice for those trying to "make it" in Asheville For complete show notes, including some supplementary information from this episode visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/033To recommend an interviewee, visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/podcastCurious to learn more about what we do? Making It Creative is a boutique marketing agency in Asheville. We are dedicated to working with small business owners that are deeply passionate about what they do by helping them build and improve their sales and communication strategies. Learn more here.Music by Commonwealth ChoirIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, like, review, and/or share! It helps to spread the word and get more eyes on Asheville's makers. Check out Making It in Asheville on other platforms! https://www.instagram.com/makingitinasheville/ https://www.makingitinasheville.com/youtube/ https://makingitinasheville.com/subscribe/

In this episode of Making It in Asheville, we interview Leah Wong Ashburn, President of Highland Brewing. Founded in 1994, Highland Brewing was the first legal brewery in Asheville since Prohibition. Today it is the largest native North Carolina brewhouse, distributing throughout the state and the Southeast region. In 2011, Leah became President of the company her father, Oscar Wong, had founded years before. Since then, many things have stayed the same (like their famous Gaelic Ale), but Leah has also infused quite a bit of her own spirit and entrepreneurial knowledge into the company. Here's What You'll Learn: The history and evolution of Highland Brewing Highland's Rebranding process Challenges specific to the microbrewery business Sneak 'listen' about Highland's new location in the S&W building, slated to open in Spring 2020 Leah's advice for those trying to "make it" in Asheville For complete show notes, including some supplementary information from this episode visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/033To recommend an interviewee, visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/podcastCurious to learn more about what we do? Making It Creative is a boutique marketing agency in Asheville. We are dedicated to working with small business owners that are deeply passionate about what they do by helping them build and improve their sales and communication strategies. Learn more here.Music by Commonwealth ChoirIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, like, review, and/or share! It helps to spread the word and get more eyes on Asheville's makers. Check out Making It in Asheville on other platforms! https://www.instagram.com/makingitinasheville/ https://www.makingitinasheville.com/youtube/ https://makingitinasheville.com/subscribe/

In this episode of Making It in Asheville, we interview Leah Wong Ashburn, President of Highland Brewing. Founded in 1994, Highland Brewing was the first legal brewery in Asheville since Prohibition. Today it is the largest native North Carolina brewhouse, distributing throughout the state and the Southeast region. In 2011, Leah became President of the company her father, Oscar Wong, had founded years before. Since then, many things have stayed the same (like their famous Gaelic Ale), but Leah has also infused quite a bit of her own spirit and entrepreneurial knowledge into the company. Here's What You'll Learn: The history and evolution of Highland Brewing Highland's Rebranding process Challenges specific to the microbrewery business Sneak 'listen' about Highland's new location in the S&W building, slated to open in Spring 2020 Leah's advice for those trying to "make it" in Asheville For complete show notes, including some supplementary information from this episode visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/033 To recommend an interviewee, visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/podcast Curious to learn more about what we do? Making It Creative is a boutique marketing agency in Asheville. We are dedicated to working with small business owners that are deeply passionate about what they do by helping them build and improve their sales and communication strategies. Learn more here. Music by Commonwealth Choir If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, like, review, and/or share! It helps to spread the word and get more eyes on Asheville's makers. Check out Making It in Asheville on other platforms! https://www.instagram.com/makingitinasheville/ https://www.makingitinasheville.com/youtube/ https://makingitinasheville.com/subscribe/

In the third and final installment of the Columbine story, we discuss the aftermath of this horrible incident, the effect it's had on the country and how the victims and families began their best attempt to heal.  We review and enjoy brews from Catawba and Highland Brewing companies. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Asheville's Highland Brewing Co. just celebrated 25 years.  In American craft beer, that's a long time.  They've got a new look and some new beers, while balancing consistency of their classics for their long-time fans R&D Brewer Trace Redmond and Communications Specialist Eeva Redmond made the trek from Asheville to Atlanta to join us in the studio.  We talk about the new brews from Highland, get nerdy with some yeast talk, get some info on the brewery's relatively new barrel program, and find out the unique tool Trace uses to process one of the additions for their Slow Crush Tart Spritz Ale. Plus, we discuss the results of our very first Twitter poll on coffee beers and Brian gives us some craft beer news. Subscribe to Beer Guys Radio: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher  | RSS Visit our website: https://beerguysradio.com Follow Beer Guys Radio: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Support the show: Patreon | Swag Shop | Our Sponsors

The life of an American brewery feels like it exists on a scale like one of our pets. In the same way cat and dog years move at a factor faster than humans, the quick pace of the U.S. industry can make these businesses age rapidly in a variety of ways. If you’re not new, or at least keeping up with the latest styles and trends, life can come at you fast. So when a brewery starts hitting milestones — not just its first few anniversaries, but long-tenured ones — it’s kind of a big deal. That’s what brought me to Asheville, North Carolina recently, where one of the state’s largest and most important breweries hit its silver anniversary, marking 25 years in business. There’s a bunch of special history for Highland Brewing Company. It was the first brewery to open in Asheville’s city limits since Prohibition and third in the state. And if you want to get a good idea of how Highland came to be, check out my 2017 story on Good Beer Hunting. You’ll hear several references to it in this interview with founder Oscar Wong and family owner and president Leah Wong Ashburn. It’s not required reading to enjoy this conversation by any means, but you will get some fun, additional context. But let’s get back to this talk. When I sat down with Oscar and Leah, the goal was to look across Highland’s history. Past, present and future. There may be almost 7,500 breweries scattered across the country, but there aren’t a lot with the kind of longevity and point of view of business like this one. After building its success in Old World styles like an English-inspired Pale Ale and Porter, the last few years have been about rapid evolution. This is an old company in beer years, but that doesn’t mean the Highland team hasn’t learned some new tricks. So let’s hear it: how does a brewery last and change over a quarter-century? This is Oscar Wong and Leah Wong Ashburn of Highland Brewing. Listen in.

In this episode Ryan makes his not so triumphant return (he was doing the recording and he is also why this is a day late) as the guys head to Asheville and Highland Brewing for the third annual Biere de Femme Festival. Bierre de Femme benefits the Pink Boots Society and features beers brewed and spearheaded by women. In this episode you will hear from Carol Waggeer from Bold Missy Brewery, Melissa Bruno from Mother Earth Brewing, our podcasting brethern Cheers Charlotte, and Richard Cox of Well Crafted. What you will not hear is the awesome intro the guys did that passionately made the case for more inclusion in craft beer and referenced King Arthur and Justice League. You may also get a little bit of baby Declan. Besides our guests Between the Pints would like to thank the program director of one of the best public radio stations in the country, Joe Kendrick of WNCW, for the assist with the equipment. Until next week, Slainte. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/between-the-pints/support

***We are pumped to start releasing an additional episode every week that we’re calling our money pro episode, or $Pro for short! Every Monday we’ll hear from a $Pro as they discuss a topic that they’re passionate and knowledgeable about, and then we unpack it even further and discuss the impact that topic has on our financial lives.*** Too often in life it’s like we’re sleepwalking- as if we’re drifting through life without any clear guiding principles. Due to that, our day-to-day is filled with different people, companies/advertising, and events having more sway over our lives and money than we do. Scott Rieckens is here to change that with his approach to creating a personal mission statement and to remind us to proactively take control and start directing our own future! This is a topic that is near and dear to his heart. After realizing that his growing family was in a state of overconsumption, he and his wife re-assessed their family’s priorities which then led them to cancel their boat club membership, sell their BMW, and move away from pricey Coronado, CA. They didn’t have to do any of this, but they chose to do all of this after creating a personal mission statement! Listen as we break it down and go through how you can create your own mission statement- plus we share our personal mission statements as well. During this episode we enjoyed a Cold Mountain by Highland Brewing which you can find and learn all about on Untappd. A big thanks to our friends Clark and Nanci in Asheville for donating this delicious beer! And if you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe and give us a quick review in Apple Podcasts, Castbox, or wherever you get your podcasts- we’d love to hear from you. Best friends out! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe Ovies, Adam Eshbaugh, and Wayne Holt host this week's program, and welcome beer guest, Jess Petrosky, Field Sales Representative for Eastern NC, for Highland Brewing in Asheville. They sample and talk about Highland Brewing's Gaelic Ale; Starchaser White; Midnight Summit; AVL IPA; and Cold Mountain. Jess also talks about "Cold Mountain" weekend, which Highland hosts each year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It only took us 5+ years, but we finally got Mr. Draft himself, Jess Petrosky, back in the bar! Jess joined us way back in Episode 22 (!), and he is now working with the venerable NC brewing pioneer Highland Brewing! He shares all the latest from Asheville and brings terrific taste treats to try with us: AVL IPA, Cold Mountain Spiced Ale, and Barrel-Aged Black Watch Stout! There is already so much craftbeer news we had to cull a lot for this week! We begin with The New York Times reporting that craft beer is looking beyond ‘Young White Dudes With Beards’, followed by The Wall Street Journal’s scary piece revealing that Walgreens is testing digital cooler doors with cameras to target you with ads! Next up The Daily Mail reiterates that beer should be chilled and consumed as soon as possible because it loses its unique aroma when stored for too long, and then The Motley Fool ventures their opinion on whether or not craft beer is still worth investing in. We wind down the week with KNSD 7 (San Diego) showing us pot-infused craft beer hitting San Diego shelves and Forbes (thanks @skeeordie11!) with the cool new hashtag #FlagshipFebruary, which aims to save core craft beer brands before they disappear! Last week we wondered  “what are your big beer predictions for 2019?” This week we are asking “what do you think of #FlagshipFebruary? Will you join in? What brewery/flagships will you be supporting?” We so love hearing from you! Please send in feedback and beer suggestions by calling us at (919) 502-0280, Tweeting us, following our Instagram or friending us on Untappd, posting on and liking our Facebook page, or emailing us! And please rate & review us in iTunes or Stitcher if you haven’t done so!

On Tuesday October 23rd, incumbent Republican Patrick McHenry and Democrat David Wilson Brown held their lone debate ahead of the election in North Carolina's 10th Congressional district. It took place at Highland Brewing in Asheville and was sponsored by the Council of Independent Business Owners (CIBO). The 10th was heavily redrawn earlier this decade during the last round of redistricting. It stretches west from the Charlotte suburbs to Polk County - with a narrow portion that juts north in Buncombe County that includes most of Asheville and Black Mountain. McHenry is seeking an 8th term in office. Early voting in North Carolina runs until November 3rd. You can find a polling place near you here . Election Day is November 6th. Those who did not register to vote by the October 12th deadline can still vote but only during the early voting period. They will not be able to vote on Election Day. 0:00 - Introduction 0:53 - Opening statements 5:33 - If elected, would you support retaining

On Tuesday October 23rd, incumbent Republican Patrick McHenry and Democrat David Wilson Brown held their lone debate ahead of the election in North Carolina's 10th Congressional district. It took place at Highland Brewing in Asheville and was sponsored by the Council of Independent Business Owners (CIBO). The 10th was heavily redrawn earlier this decade during the last round of redistricting. It stretches west from the Charlotte suburbs to Polk County - with a narrow portion that juts north in Buncombe County that includes most of Asheville and Black Mountain. McHenry is seeking an 8th term in office. Early voting in North Carolina runs until November 3rd. You can find a polling place near you here . Election Day is November 6th. Those who did not register to vote by the October 12th deadline can still vote but only during the early voting period. They will not be able to vote on Election Day. 0:00 - Introduction 0:53 - Opening statements 5:33 - If elected, would you support retaining

Post-Prohibition, Asheville had zero legal breweries until Highland Brewing opened in 1994. We interviewed Leah Wong Ashburn, the second-generation family owner, about how the brewery has changed -- and how beer changed the city for the better. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

In honor of our upcoming forum on civic engagement, ReCONNECT to Community, being held Sept. 17 in beautiful, scenic Asheville, we’re doing something special. This week, we have FIVE new First in Future podcasts lined up, all featuring a different western North Carolina leaders. We are at the end of the week with today’s guest Oscar Wong, Founder of Highland Brewing. Today the craft brewing industry is a phenomenon in North Carolina, but when it started for Oscar, it took eight years for Highland Brewing Company to get where it is today.

Welcome to the Brew News Podcast. A chance to go a little bit deeper behind the brewery’s of your favorite beers and learn about new brewery’s from around the world. We will be exploring the history and beers of craft brewers, and hope to showcase the amazing talent and variety found within the craft beer community both in the US and abroad. Join co-hosts Travis and Andrew as they explore the history and beer of Highland Brewing in Asheville, NC. For their tasting notes please visit www.brewnewspod.com , send suggestions for future brewies to brewnewspod@gmail.com, and follow them on twitter @brew_news, Instagram @brewnewspod, and Untapped Mathernuts (Travis) Tubasteve (Andrew). Music brought to you by http://www.purple-planet.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brewnewspod/support

This episode Tanner and Jared are joined by local comedian and host of Chatt Talk Tonight, Donnie Marsh. They drink some of Highland Brewing's newer beers, and discuss the insane sport of Buzkashi. They discuss some of their favorite late night talk show hosts and Donnie talks about his upcoming late night show, Chatt Talk Tonight.

The ginormous company that owns Corona, who also bought one time craft brewer Ballast Point for a billion dollars, recently purchased a stake in a humongous Canadian marijuana company for nearly $200 million. Corona has always branded themselves as a beach beer. It makes sense that they would be interested in another popular summer beach product: weed. What this means for our community is discussed by our local panel of experts in our 56th recording of Drink Local Now. Todd Stimson, Patty Peace Macomb, Meredith Bennett, and Tommy Green are high with laughter and such. This episode is brought you by the catnip dispensary Meowntain High.

We did it. A dozen. We are a complete set of eggs. Thanks for continuing to listen. Jacoby is back for a second appearance. So is his leather hat. Tonight we reviewed a Mandarina IPA from Highland Brewing Company. Asheville, North Carolina based, Highland Brewing is the first legal brewery in Asheville since prohibition ended. (founded in 1994) https://highlandbrewing.com/craft-brews/style/mandarina-ipa Topics discussed -We go right into the picks segment -Cory has an Asheville story -We have a call in guest -Cory hates The Vikings -Cory gets his leg waxed -We discuss our hated of Pop Country music -We somehow get political for the 2nd week in a row -Tim has never seen the movie Drumline and everyone is mad at him Follow us: http://www.twitter.com/andrewjacoby http://www.twitter.com/pilsnerpodcast http://www.twitter.com/oifnpod http://www.twitter.com/coryjensen http://www.twitter.com/thillesheim https://twitter.com/wynonna We are now on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/pilsnerpodcast We have a website! http://www.pilsnerpodcast.com Email us: oifnpod@gmail.com Subscribe and rate/review us! It helps us get seen in the podcast store. And as always, be nice to each other.

I’ve got something a little new for you this time around. This is an episode devoted to the GBH Collective, thats the writers and photographers we have around the world who bring you the amazing stories and interviews you see on Good Beer Hunting.  As our network has grown, it’s occurred to me that like you, so much of what I experience in beer world comes through the eyes and ears of these fantastic people, and in addition to their compelling stories on the site, there’s so much more to talk about behind the scenes. So periodically, I’m going to be Skyping them in to the studio here in Chicago, and having a chat with them to learn more about a recent story they filed, or a trip they just got back from, and paint an even broader picture of what’s happening with the GBH team out in the world. With well over a dozen storytellers, there’s a lot of action.  So today, you’re going to hear from Bryan Roth who just got back from Iceland, Kyle Kastranec on his recent travels to Berlin and Copenhagen, Blake Tyers, who’s actually a brewer at Creature Comforts in addition to writing and shooting for GBH, and Mark Spence who’s local to Chicago, who’s been pretty active in our b-Roll section of the site after filing his first GBH story of a trip through Vietnam. 

Tate MacQueen and Tommy Green are at Highland Brewing and have a chat with the guy who started it all, yes him! Oscar Wong! Mark Conti, one of Highland’s top guys with a fancy title, tells us all about the beer. The theme of the day is Jamaica, where both Oscar Wong and Ric Williams are from. Yes! We also talked to Ric Williams of Itals fame, and now Mystic Vibrations. Oscar hails from Kingston and Ric from Westmoreland. Lots of laughing and good times were had at the Winter Edition of Island to Highland at Highland Brewing.

QUICK SHOT Do I smell like a nut@cancermatt2 @HighlandBrews Co hosts : Good ol Boy Matt SUDS Episode – An interview with Hollie Stephenson, Master Brewer, from Highland Brewing out of Asheville, NC. They cover Hollie’s fingerprint on Highland Brewing and being able make many of the core beers like Gaelic Ale plus 3 new beers from Hollie. Highland IPA – West Coast IPA Mandarina IPA- IPA with lots of fruit German Pilsner Cold Mountain Winter Ale– 20th anniversary release Warrior Series – Imperium – Russian Imperial Stout – think of a coffee almond joy Warrior Series – Black Watch – Double Chocolate Milk Stout info@sipssudsandsmokes.com @sipssudssmoke Sips, Suds, & Smokes is produced by One Tan Hand Productions using the power of beer, whiskey, and golf. Hosted online at Spreaker and available on iTunes, Google Play, PRX, TuneIn, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and YouTube. All things Nashville and beer are on Matt’s blog Nashville Beer Blog www.nashvillebeerblog.com You can now download our Android app to enjoy the show anytime on your Android device.

Doug Fine is an American author, journalist, humorist, and goat herder. He has been a freelance journalist for such organizations as the Washington Post, Salon, U.S. News and World Report, Sierra, Wired, Outside, National Public Radio, and many other venues. His investigative reporting has taken him to five continents, often to remote locations like Burma, Rwanda, Laos, Guatemala and Tajikistan. One of his dispatches, on Burmese democracy efforts, was read into the Congressional Record. Fine won numerous awards for his radio reporting from rural Alaska before he moved to New Mexico. He joins us at Highland Brewing for HempX Asheville where good vibes and times were pervasive. David Newsom from Palmetto Harmony, Asheville Busker Matt Ryans, Tennessee Tebow, and Brewpon Tommy Green chat it up together.

Blake Butler with Adapt Public Relations is hosting HempX Asheville 2016 on August 19th and 20th, that's a Friday and Saturday at Highland Brewing Company in Asheville, North Carolina. Now in its second year, HempX Asheville has quickly established itself as the most important hemp-friendly festival in the South. The majority of the weekend's programming and events are FREE and there is always plenty of parking at Highland Brewing. Website: HempxAsheville.com Email: info@HempxAsheville.com

Joe Ovies checks in with Highland Brewing in Asheville shortly after their release of a new IPA and additional seasonal beers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys lose yet another battle to the evils of technology. "Can You Dig It?" features winter release beers from Double Barley's, Highland Brewing, RJ Rockers and Prairie Artisan Ales. Featured music - "Acid Earlier/Love Thy Neighbor" by ET Anderson (etanderson.bandcamp.com/releases)

The story goes that fall foliage was such a vibrant red that someone likened it to the devil’s britches. The name stuck to the Devil’s Britches hiking trail and now Devil’s Britches IPA is the name of the latest beer in Highland Brewing Company’s seasonal line-up. Highland Brewing has established a strong tradition of naming their seasonal beers after area mountain features, which segued nicely into a partnership with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, a local land trust which has done much to protect high-elevation land in the area.

Cattail Peak sits in the Black Mountains, just north of the highest mountain in the Eastern United States – Mount Mitchell. The mountains of the Southern Appalachians are the highest in the east and are home to rare natural communities, like grassy balds and spruce-fir forests, that are in turn home to rare species like the rock-gnome lichen, one of two lichens on the federal endangered species list, and the endangered Carolina northern flying squirrel. Highland Brewing has developed a reputation for naming seasonal beers after prominent area mountain peaks, and now this local company is going to deepen its commitment to those mountains.