Beers and Cheers with a Cherry on Top
The Wedge Microbrewery in Asheville reminds me of an ice cream parlor. At the soda fountain-like bar people sit and sample flavors before deciding on a favorite, before bartenders pour glass tumblers of amber gold and cocoa brown with frothy cream-like tops.
Light and dark beers, like vanilla and chocolate, have names like Iron Rail, Oatmeal Stout, Belgium Abbey, and Golem. Malt and hops, porter and ale. There's even a raspberry and chocolate flavored stout on tap.
Inside there's music, peanuts, and neighborly conversation. Outside you can get a table under a tree in the metal sculpture garden and watch the trains go by.
Post note: Our trip to Asheville for the Carolina Kiln Build on my son Josh's property in Madison County began with a visit to The Wedge, a tasting brew pub where Josh (pictured above) tends bar on weekends. It's in the River Arts District, in the same building as Clayspace, the Pottery Coop and Gallery District that Josh founded. More pictures from my last trip to the Wedge when I actually got drunk because I was caught off guard by the high alcohol content of some of the beers is HERE.
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When we're not in a hurry, we always take the scenic route into town, by the French Broad and I always think of you when I pass the Arts District. One of these days, I really ought to stop there!
I'm looking forward to hearing about the rest of your adventure.
Posted by: Beth | August 25, 2009 7:33 AM
I love a good stout!!! xox
PS Josh looks good, how is his leg?
Posted by: Sherry | August 25, 2009 8:03 AM
He's fine and not even limping. More to come...
Posted by: colleen | August 25, 2009 9:34 AM
Looks like fun, Colleen. Make mine anything that tastes like Guinness!
Kat
Posted by: Poetikat | August 25, 2009 2:43 PM
I've only been to Asheville once, and now I want to go back!!
Posted by: kenju | August 25, 2009 3:28 PM
mighty special place I would say ..Shout out to all my friends in that area!!Sandy particulary Ginny in Fletcher !!
Posted by: sandy kessler | August 25, 2009 4:39 PM
I have heard of any of these flavors connected to Beer or Ale, but then...I am not a drinker of Beer....It sounds like great fun though, Colleen. Josh is truly amazing!
Posted by: OldOldLady Of The Hills | August 25, 2009 8:13 PM
Oh - we're definitely checking this place out when we head down in September! Tell Josh to keep the beers brewing for us.
Posted by: Bumbles | August 25, 2009 11:03 PM
That looks like a lovely place. Your son has picked himself a nice place to live in.
Posted by: SandyCarlson | August 27, 2009 5:08 AM