Upstate Ale Trail

01/01/2025

Happy New Year from the Upstate Ale Trail! 🍻

We hope you have a fantastic year filled with delicious craft beers and unforgettable experiences.
Cheers to the Upstate! 🥂

12/31/2024

Did you know that President Jimmy Carter signed legislation that made homebrewing legal? The bill opened the door for craft brewers.

Former President Jimmy Carter played an important role in the creation of today's booming craft beer industry. Craft beer’s roots trace back to underground h...

12/23/2024

HOLIDAY PAIRING BOX
Now available in the The Southern Growl taproom. This box is filled with sweet and savory items expertly paired with six beers. Makes for a perfect fun gift for any craft beer lover (yourself included 😉).

HOLIDAY PAIRING BOX
Now available in the taproom. This box is filled with sweet and savory items expertly paired with six The Southern Growl beers. Makes for a perfect fun gift for any craft beer lover (yourself included 😉).

12/10/2024

BEER, WRAPPING PAPER, AND HIP HOP HOLIDAY BEATS!

Join The Southern Growl for their wRapping Party happening this Wednesday night.

BEER, WRAPPING PAPER, AND HIP HOP HOLIDAY BEATS
Join us for our wRapping Party, an adult-only gift-wrapping party in The Fermentory, this Wednesday night.
Bring your holiday gifts (or grab that TSG gear your partner has been eyeing) and wrap them here while you drink beer! The perfect way to actually enjoy wrapping gifts away from spying eyes and without needing to stock up and store supplies. All wrapping supplies will be provided. Tickets available at link in bio!

11/28/2024

We're thankful for our amazing breweries and our incredible beer-loving community. Happy Thanksgiving from the Upstate Ale Trail!

11/25/2024

Check out what's happening at Kite Hill Brewing Co this week!

Thanksgiving week. We're here for you!

Mon: Family Night, where kids eat for half price with the purchase of a regular meal.

Tues: Trivia with Olivia at 6:30!

Wed: Join the Flyers at 6 for a run around the neighborhood. Maybe you'll feel better about stuffing your face Thursday.

Thurs: Closed for Thanksgiving.

Fri: Ooooo boy. Black Friday will be a busy one for us! We'll have Santa and Christmas carols from 3-5, Scott Low from 7-9pm, the Ingles Tiger Tailgate show from 3-6pm, hot chocolate available all day long, merch and bottle deals, and the release of Barrel Aged Adjunct Professor S'mores!

Sat: Opening early for the Clemson/South Carolina game.

11/18/2024

Fireforge Crafted Beer is excited to re-introduce their very own Gnome's Delight Sour Ale: effervescent, fruited holiday punch-inspired ale with cranberry, pineapple, tangerine and fresh ginger!

It is said that all roads lead to Gnome... Gnome's Delight that is! We're excited to re-introduce our very own Gnome's Delight Sour Ale: effervescent, fruited holiday punch-inspired ale with cranberry, pineapple, tangerine and fresh ginger. Our take on the holiday punch bowl at your grandma's house - spiked! 🤭 Bask in the delight and enjoy our newest beer release! 📸 | 🎨

11/15/2024

Making weekend plans? Kick off your Friday with Kite Hill Brewing Co!

11/11/2024

Happy Veterans Day to all who have served our country. We raise a glass in your honor!

10/28/2024

Join The Southern Growl for trivia this Tuesday, October 29th! Doors open at 6pm, with bar and kitchen open. Trivia starts promptly at 7pm.
No reservations needed, first come, first seated.

Join us for trivia this Tuesday, October 29th!
Hosted by trivia master and The Southern Growl founder/owner Matt Bowes for an evening of healthy competition. Doors open at 6pm, with bar and kitchen open. Trivia starts promptly at 7pm!
No reservations needed, first come, first seated.

10/22/2024

See below for an update from the Tryon Beer Fest. They are in urgent need for volunteers. We are a proud sponsor of the event and encourage you to buy a ticket or volunteer to be a part of something special!
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We recognize the devastation and challenges that Hurricane Helene has presented us with. Our hearts are with everyone impacted by this storm. We are strong. We will recover, rebuild, and rise up. We are North Carolinians, and we are stronger together. As a committee representing the Tryon Downtown Development Association we have voted to continue with the 13th Annual Tryon Beer Fest as an opportunity to connect, support one another, and to be who we are-A COMMUNITY!

Our festival has been one of strength; we hosted a virtual drive through experience during COVID. Our festival has been one of resilience; we had our most exuberant and well attended crowd during a rainstorm! And our festivals are born of passion; each year our festival grows and reaches new crowds introducing them to the Tryon Beer Fest!

Although we will still have plenty of beers at our festival, due to the impact of , some of our Asheville beer vendors are challenged to represent themselves at our festival. Therefore, we'd like to announce that a portion of our proceeds will benefit the Asheville Brewers Alliance.

If you have signed up to volunteer for our festival, we need you to check in and let us know if you are still able to volunteer. Please call 828-817-5523 to confirm your abilty to volunteer. If you have not volunteered in the past, PLEASE CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING NOW! We need your help now more than ever. Some have called this more of a "Love Fest" than a Beer Fest, so please participate and show some !

Fellow , fellow community members, fellow supporters, fellow residents, we need you! Either buy a ticket to support this event that benefits Tryon Downtown Development Association, or volunteer to be a part of something special! Either way, WE NEED YOU!!!!

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10/17/2024

❤️‍🔥 Meet Ashlyn, Fireforge Bartender!

❓What do you like best about being a part of the Fireforge team?
🧡 I love the light-hearted, inclusive community! Everyone here is incredibly genuine, hardworking, and kind. It’s an amazing group of people to be around.

❓What’s your favorite Fireforge beer and why?
🍻 It’s a tough call between Day on the Lake and Perlin’s Ghost Pepper.
Day on the Lake is perfectly crisp and refreshing—it’s the ideal beer for kicking back.
Perlin’s Ghost Pepper brings that same crispness but adds just the right amount of heat. It’s the perfect balance. Chef’s kiss.

❓If you could have a beer with anyone (living or dead), who would it be?
🗣️ I’d choose the cast of the SmartLess podcast—Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes. It would be a hilarious conversation, full of sarcasm and witty banter, with a little insight into life along the way.

❓You have an unexpected free afternoon. How are you spending it?
🚵‍♀️ I’d ride up to Pisgah for a quick mountain bike loop, then stop by The Hub before heading back to the Upstate. 

❓Want to share a little about your professional background?
🩻 I started my career in worksite wellness, primarily working with manufacturing companies to improve employee health outcomes. Now, I’ve transitioned into healthcare, working as a project manager for an EMR startup in a non-clinical role.

10/17/2024

Good move for the community and we look forward to being part of the Greenville Craft Beer Festival next spring. Cheers!

Friends,
The impact of Hurricane Helene will be felt throughout the region for a long time.

We know some of you and several of our neighboring breweries were significantly impacted. The upcoming Greenville Craft Beer Festival will donate 100% of net profits to recovery efforts for impacted breweries in the Carolinas.

Because of the storm, Fall for Greenville has been rescheduled for November 9th. We're glad they can move forward, but the event will greatly affect our volunteer and parking capacity. To support the best for the community, the Greenville Craft Beer Festival will be rescheduled.

We have yet to set a new date, but we are looking at weekends in March or April 2025. We'll let you know as soon as we have a firm date- please stay tuned and follow along with our social accounts for updates.

Until then, take care of yourself and those important to you. We'll see you all in the spring!

Thanks,
The Greenville Craft Beer Festival Team

10/13/2024

It has been a busy few weeks around my Rocky Broad Hwy9 neighborhood. Just got phone service and seeing all the recovery happening around county too. Thank you Brett with for setting up fundraiser and all the thoughtful contributions. Prayers for everyone pulling together during these times. Shout out to my neighbor Brandon who has showed up ready to help with shovel in hand repeatedly, and found out he brews for which I hear has been organizing supplies and volunteers (and brought me some canned cocktails) also thanks for having hot food for weary folks.

10/11/2024

Remember the Greenville Craft Beer Festival is happening November 9th at Fluor Field! Unlimited craft beer, great company, and the best fall vibes. Grab your tickets now and join the ultimate beer party!

Get yours here: https://pulse.ly/wuuqdeynro

So grateful to come together in just one month for a time of festivities and fun. We’re looking forward to sipping with you soon.

🍻 November 9th at Fluor Field

Unlimited craft beer, great company, and the best fall vibes. ✨ This is one you definitely don’t want to miss!

Grab your tickets now and join the ultimate beer party! 📲
Get yours here: https://pulse.ly/wuuqdeynro