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(828) 278-8006 www.booneshine.beer/

Hours: Tuesday – Thursday and

Sunday – 11:30 a.m. until 10 p.m.,

Friday and Saturday – 11:30 a.m. until 11 p.m.

Booneshine Brewing was founded in 2015 and has expanded to a tasting room and beer garden in the area affectionately referred to as “East Boone.” Some of the favorite brews at Booneshine include the East Boone Pils, Palate Painter IPA, Tropicale Ale, Space Pegasus IPA and High Country Honey.

KETTELL BEERWORKS

567 Main St.

Banner Elk, NC 28604 (828) 898-8677 kettellbeerworks.com/

Hours: Wednesday – Saturday, noon until 8 p.m.

Kettell Beerworks first opened in 2013 and sold to current owners Mark and Yumiko Ralston in 2017. They currently offer eight year-round beers and two seasonal beers, including an Oktoberfest and wintertime favorite Alpine Rush. A few of the year-round choices include Rollcast, a German Kolsch beer, Vonderbier (Munich style lager), Copper Elk (American Amber) and the Velvet Panda (Oatmeal Stout).

LOST PROVINCE BREWING COMPANY

130 North Depot St.

Boone, NC 28607 (828) 265-3506 www.lostprovince.com/

Downtown Boone hours: Sunday –

Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. until 9 p.m.,

Thursday – Saturday, 11:30 a.m. until 10 p.m.

Hardin Creek Taproom hours: Friday – 3 p.m. until 10 p.m., Saturday – noon until 10 p.m., Sunday – noon until 9 p.m.

Lost Province Brewing Company has come a long way over the years, first starting as a pub in downtown Boone to

The East Boone Pils is one of the most popular brews at Booneshine Brewing. PHOTO COURTESY BOONESHINE BREWING

expanding to canning their beers and opening the Hardin Creek Taproom off of Highway 421 leaving Boone. A handful of their most popular brews include the Hipster Juice Hazy IPA, Project X IPA, Pink Velvet Fruit Beer and the Bless Your Heart Blonde Ale.

MOLLY CHOMPER

165 Piney Creek Rd. Lansing, NC 28643 (336) 488-0809 www.molleychomper.com/ Hours: Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday – noon until 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday – noon until 9 p.m.

Molly Chomper offers a wide variety of hard ciders including the Old Orchard Creek Blueberry, Altapass Blend, School House, Bent Apple, Mountain Maelstrom and The Dregs.

NEW RIVER BREWING

Restaurant location: 108 3rd Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694 Taproom and brewery location: 833 US Highway 221, West Jefferson, NC 28694 Restaurant: (336) 846-2739 Restaurant hours: Tuesday – Thursday, 11 a.m. until 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. and Sunday, noon until 8 p.m.

Taproom: (336) 846-6492

Taproom hours: Wednesday and

Thursday, 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday, 2 p.m. until 10 p.m., Saturday 1 p.m. until 10 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. newriverbrewing.beer

New River Brewing offers their locally made beers on tap and tasty food options at their restaurant and the same great selection of beers available at the taproom. Come by and try one of the popular Skeeter Pee hard lemonades, the Take Me to the River lager or the Ashe SMaSH Pale Ale.

Refresh your senses at these High Country Wineries

BY CHANDA RICHARDSON

When visiting the High Country, many find themselves wanting to lay back, relax and take a sip of some of the most refreshing, elegant wines the area has to offer.

Over the years, many different wineries have been established and made their mark in the High Country. While Watauga and Avery have been the hub for these establishments, Ashe County has also introduced a brand new winery that will fulfill all of your desires.

OLD BARN WINERY

Opening up in the summer of 2022, Old Barn Winery has made its mark on Ashe County. The Sexton Family, owners of Frosty’s choose and cut, opened the winery on the Christmas tree grounds and have since been providing some of the High Country’s tastiest wine to both locals and tourists.

With choices ranging from Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, sweet Rosé to the classic reds and whites, the winery can satisfy any of your needs.

In addition to the wine, the Old Barn Winery also offers live music every weekend.

Old Barn Winery is located at 2152 Beaver Creek School Road, West Jefferson, North Carolina 28694. For more information, visit their website at www.oldbarnwinery.com or call (336) 246-8494.

BANNER ELK WINERY AND VILLA

The first winery to open in Avery County was Banner Elk Winery and Villa. They opened in 2005 and have made their mark as one of the most popular wineries in the High Country. It’s won awards including a gold, silver and two bronze medals for its products at the 2016 North Carolina State Fair.

Known as “the jewel of the High Country,” Banner Elk Winery and Villa offers an array of wines such as reds, whites, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Blueberry Wine and more.

Aside from the wine, Banner Elk Winery and Villa features numerous suites

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Old Barn Winery is the High Country’s newest winery, offering beautiful scenery, tasty wine and live music.

for guests to stay in, and is a destination wedding location.

Banner Elk Winery and Villa is located at 135 Deer Run Ln., Banner Elk, NC 28604. For more information and to shop wines, visit www.bannerelkwinery.com.

GRANDFATHER VINEYARD AND WINERY

Grandfather Vineyard and Winery in Banner Elk opened its doors in 2011, but was long planned before then. The Tatum Family bought land in 2000 and knew they would one day open up the winery. With a Christmas Tree business in mind, the family’s love for wine took the bait and they began planting grape vines instead.

The vineyard offers shipping of its products to approximately 34 states. Products range from $9.95 for the 22

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