Wilmington NC Beer

Introducing the Port City’s newest hot craft beer spot–Stalk + Vine! Zac (not in a band) Brown, formerly of Waterman’s Brewing, has opened up a restaurant on the Riverwalk in the old Le Catalan. The menu is eclectic, featuring dishes inspired by Zac’s travels, and the lists of libations overfloweth. Notable dishes are the Marinated Flank Steak sandwich and the Yellowfin Tuna pinchos (or skewers, for those not in-the-know). The menu is fully fleshed out

A weekly roundup of local and craft beer that can be found around the area on tap, in bottles, or in cans. These are not beer reviews and should be used for entertainment purposes only.  Skytown Beer Company Morty’s Mind Blower: 7.4% Brewed and dry-hopped with a ton of Mandarina and Simcoe hops, this NE IPA presents a uicy, fruity aroma with a silky smooth body from oat and wheat additions. Spiritual cousin of Get

Each year the North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild puts on the NC Brewers Cup inviting North Carolina Commercial Breweries to enter their beer in to a BJCP sanctioned competition. This year 10 different local Wilmington-area breweries won 14 medals including 5 gold medals. See all the results from the  NC Brewer’s Guild.   NC Brewers Cup Results Wilmington Brewing Company Best of Show HM Gold Gold Flying Machine Brewing Company Bronze Makai Brewing Company Silver Gold

Waterman’s Brewing U-352: 4.5% A very quaffable version of the iconic German Wheat style. A smooth body from the heavy use of wheat lays a foundation for the banana and clove esters and an very clean finish. Great for a session on the deck! Named after a sunken German Submarine off the NC coast. Front Street Brewery Napoleon Rye-namite: 6.7% When Russia sent Napoleon packing in 1812, they baked the world’s best-tasting bread to celebrate:

Photo Courtesy Mike Donohoe Behind Bars is BACK and this time we’re chatting with Mike Donohoe from Session Beer Market, on the south side of town. Session just celebrate their two year anniversary. They’re a bottle shop with an extensive selection in bottles and cans, and a humble but impressive draft list. Go say hi to Mike! AT: What is your favorite thing about bartending? MD: The metal bottle opener thing has a loop at