BEER2-D2 + NC beer news
BEER2-D2
The Kirby Derby is a race around Kirby bend in Raleigh NC… local creative types are welcome to enter a vehicle for the race or another entry into the Robot themed parade. One of the most popular parade features was BEER2-D2, the beer dispensing astromech resembling R2-D2 of Star Wars fame. This BEER2-D2 completed it’s mission by dispensing Summer Wheat from Carolina brewing.
To give you an idea of the actual Derby, take a look at this Youtube Video:
Roth brings Nanobrewing to Raleigh
Thomas from Geistbear brewing blog went out to Raleigh’s newest brewery, Roth Brewing:
“One of the big trends in the brewing industry currently is small. Nanobreweries are loosely defined as any commercial system larger than a homebrew system, but not as big as a 7 barrel system often favored by brewpubs and small craft breweries. The Brewing Network recently had a show on them, it was discussed at the last Craft Brewers Conference, and Topfermented took a good look at the idea not long ago.
Raleigh is now host to it’s first such nanobrewery in Roth Brewing Company. The brewery is small, the footprint of the system could probably fit in my patio. It is 2 barrel system with 4 4 barrel fermenters. There is plenty of floor space for expansion, though fitting anything more than a 7 barrel fermenter would be a tight fit height-wise. If the system is upgraded in the future I wonder if the floor drain system would be adequate, but perhaps I have visited too many breweries.”
Craft Beer in Winston Salem
WXII, channel 12 in Winston Salem profiles the craft beer movement in their area with a stop at Foothills Brewing.
Beer Delivery at the Beach meets controversy
Wilmington Star reported that the local Brew Thru will set up a beer delivery system for the beaches at Freeman Park! FULL STORY
This follow up article warns of the dangers of alcohol in the heat and finds resistance to the delivery service.
LIPS OF FAITH BEER DINNER in SC
Carolina’s in Charleston, South Carolina presents a 5 course beer dinner this Wednesday, June 30, at 7 pm. for Reservations call: (843) 724-3800 More info here
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Comments
Hey all…this is Tom, one of Beer2-D2′s parents. Doug, Truett and I had a great time making Beer2 and the CBC guys were great in sponsoring him! Thanks for the positive words!
Hey Tom, Beer2 is a great idea and was well executed! The force is strong with you
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