Heinzelmännchen Brewery Celebrates 10 year Anniversary

April 24, 5 PM - 9 PM   Celebrate 10 years of Heinzelmännchen Beers   Beer, Soda, Food, Door Prizes and lots of celebration. Held at the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Depot in historic downtown Dillsboro.

Activities include:
• Free tastings of Heinzelmännchen Beer, Sodas & Chocolate Stout Cake
• Anniversary Beer - Full Stein Ahead Cherry Bock
• WCU OcTUBAfest, a traditional German Brass Band 5 - 6:45 pm
• Fieldtrip! an eclectic, electric, dance-inviting Band 7 - 9 pm
• Pizza by Pizza Love
• Soft Pretzels by Backwoods Bakery & CakeWorks
• Photo Booth by Terri Clark Photography
• View Architectural Drawings of our Expansion Plans
• Join the Gnome Gnation Founders Club!

Heinzelmännchen Brewery was founded by Dieter Kuhn, Certified Brewmeister, and born and raised in Heidelsheim near the Black Forest of Germany. As a little boy he was sent to the local brauhouse to pick up the week’s worth of beer for his family. His uncle malted grain for beer, so the desire for wholesome, fresh ales was instilled in Dieter very early.

Dieter and his wife Sheryl Rudd opened Heinzelmännchen Brewery in 2004 in the tiny Sylva North Carolina, an old-fashioned mountain town an hour west of Asheville. The Brewery is located at 545 Mill Street in the historic downtown area.

The Brewery creates light, refreshing German beer made with fresh hops, wholesome grains and no preservatives. All beers are keg-conditioned and non-filtered, making them smooth and lighter in body.

You can enjoy their beer in take-home growlers, kegs, or by the pint in the Tap Room. The Brewery doesn't sell food, but you may bring your own from one of the local eateries and enjoy it in the Tap Room or visit a nearby restaurant that carries Heinzelmännchen on tap. 

The brewery is open Monday through Saturday. Take home a growler, or just drop by for a tasting.

Classic Car Cruise-In at Old Fort this Weekend

April 19   3rd Saturday Classic Car Cruise-Ins Held in downtown, historic Old Fort (at the Hardees on Catawba). Sponsored by the Route 70 Cruisers, all makes and models of cars, trucks and motorcycles are invited to join the fun, no entrance or admission fees! There will be food, crafts and a "swap meet" area for treasure hunters. 

Mountain Spirits: Easter Ham and Lamb Wine Tasting at Maggie B's

April 18, 5:30 - 8:00 PM at Maggie B's Wine and Specialty Store, 113 N Main Street in historic downtown Waynesville NC:  FREE Easter Ham and Lamb Wine Tasting.  Come meet your "Peeps" this Friday when Maggie B's will be pouring wines that pair with traditional Easter fare.  There will be tastings of crisp Rose to pair with salads and ham.  There will be refreshing whites to enjoy with the deviled eggs, and rich, earthy reds to satisfy the leg of lamb.

Maggie B's Deal of the Week:  Wooden Cheese Boards 10 X 7 inch, handcrafted, locally made WAS: $10.99 - THIS WEEK: $7.99.

Find links for other local information on the Waynesville NC Visitor Guide.  

Stories of Mountain Folk for 4-12-14

Stories of Mountain Folk is a weekly podcast produced by Catch the Spirit of Appalachia and archived at Western Carolina University.

April 12, 2014:
 

Storytelling: Amy slips back in time to when she was a teenager with her story “Going to the Movies,” when her family went to the Sylva Drive-in Theater and the Ritz Theatre.  Music: “The Offering”.

 

Creative Corner:  Doreyl's guest is Rob Bell with the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area. They discuss the new Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina Guide Book and some of the local musicians.    Music: “Blue Ridge Harvest Moon” by Appalachian Fire.

 

Stories of Mountain Folk: Amy welcomes Lara Saunders Chew, a storyteller from Otto, NC. They talk about the early days of Macon County, Lara’s grandfather tragic problem with the “fence laws,”  and other family stories.  Music: “Take Me in Chains” by Compost Mountain Boys.

 

Stories of the Cherokee: Shawn shares stories about “Who are the Cherokee.” He welcomes Beloved Woman Myrtle Driver Johnson, an elder of the tribe, who tells a story about from where the name “Cherokee” comes.  Flute music is provided by Matthew Toon.

 

Going Down Another Road: Judy and Susan Moore continue comparing their childhood memories of growing up in Black Mountain and Hot Springs—bare feet, scraps, playing outside, climbing trees, pocket knives, whittling, making whistles, snakes and more.  Music: “Black Mountain Rag” by Vance Trull.

 

Closing Song: “Hometown Blues” by Blue Ridge Rounders

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