Craft Beer
Once a well kept secret, the craft beer industry in North Carolina has taken off dramatically over the past few years. According to the N.C. Brewers Guild, North Carolina boasts the most craft breweries of any state in the South, with around 20 brewpubs and 20 packaging breweries.
N.C. Brewers Guild - This includes a map and list of N.C. breweries, a calendar of events, and N.C. beer news.
Beer Me! - This has an up-to-date list of breweries and brewpubs in N.C. and worldwide.
Brewgrass Festival - This is an annual festival held in the Western North Carolina mountains in September. It features over 40 American Brewers (many from N.C.), showcasing over 120 beers. There is also bluegrass music and area food vendors.
N.C. Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association - This is a membership organization for beer and wine wholesalers.
N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission - This is the North Carolina government agency that overseas wine and beer.