Wilmington NC Beer

This week we welcome Sarah Ashmore from Makai Brewing! Check out Makai Brewing during the on or off season down in Ocean Isle Beach. AT: What’s your favorite thing about bartending? SA: Well there’s the obvious perk of being the first to taste the beer when it goes on tap, but it would definitely have to be the people I get to meet while I’m working behind the bar! You get to hear some crazy

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 Waterman’s Brewing Golvenbreker Ambier: 6.4% This Amber is a rich, Belgian classic with notes of bread and dark fruits. The combination of roasted malts and a flavorful Belgian yeast strain gives this beer a medium body and a delightful bouquet.

As the weather warms, I find myself seeking brighter flavors. Citrus. Crisp. Sour. Check out what sour sippers our local breweries are rolling out to celebrate the coming of summer! Courtesy Flytrap Brewing Flytrap Brewing Blood Orange Gose: Our North 4th friends always kill it with their Belgian styles and fruited sours, and this gose is no exception. The guys added blood orange puree and zest to the tank during fermentation to create a zippy,

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. Waterline Brewing XPA: 5.2% Light in body and low in bitterness, but packed with heaps of new world flavors from New Zealand hops. Flytrap Brewing West Coast IPA: 7.8% IPA with solid bitterness, citrus-forward with a bit of a piney,

Check out this week’s Behind Bars bartender, Mandy Fichera. Mandy works out at our Bradley Creek brewery, Mad Mole Brewing. Mad Mole has a Belgian-focused beer program and are extremely eco-friendly with their use of solar panels to power their brew house! See what Mandy has to say about being a craft beer bartender. AT: What is your favorite thing about bartending? MF: My favorite thing is the customers. Making memorable connections and building relationships.