The North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild has partnered with Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. to invite more than 50 breweries to join us at Sierra Nevada’s new brewery in Mills River, NC, for the inaugural Burly Beers and Barleywines Festival. All participating breweries will bring their heartiest brews for you to enjoy. Many of the breweries will be offering their beer for the first time in North Carolina, making this a unique opportunity to taste their brews. We’ll have a bountiful spread of food from our newly opened taproom alongside them.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild. The North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild (NCCBG) is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to advance the interests of craft breweries of North Carolina and to promote North Carolina craft beer. North Carolina boasts the largest number of craft breweries in the American South with more than 100 breweries and brewpubs.
Come raise your goblet to the burly winter ales that warm the soul when the weather chills the bones. We’re toasting the spiced and the barrel-aged, the stouts and the barleywines, and the big-hearted men and women who love them! Cheers!
WHEN: March 28, 2015, 12:00- 4:00 pm
WHAT: Rare beer, local food, live music, good cause, great times for all
WHERE: Front Yard of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. at 100 Sierra Nevada Way Mills River, NC
TICKETS AVAILABLE STARTING FEBRUARY 9, 2015 AT 10:00 AM
TICKETS ARE LIMITED AND WILL SELL OUT – PLAN AHEAD AND PURCHASE EARLY!
Ticket Options and Pricing:
$65.00 Burly Beers & Barleywines Ticket – includes admission, a commemorative tasting glass, unlimited tasting pours from more than 50 breweries, and samplings of local fare from the newly opened Sierra Nevada Taproom and Restaurant
$30.00 Designated Driver Ticket – includes admission, a commemorative tasting glass, and samplings of local fare from the newly opened Sierra Nevada Taproom and Restaurant. Your wristband will indicate that no beer is to be served to you.
What is there to do?
1. Beer from around the country! This is a beer festival after all. More than 50 breweries from around the country will feature their burliest, biggest, and rarest offerings for you to sample in your commemorative tasting glass. We’ll announce the full participating brewery line up on February 23, but, so far, these fine folks have confirmed participation:
21st Amendment Brewery-San Francisco, CA • Abita Brewing-Abita Springs, LA • Adroit-Theory Brewing Company-Purcellville, VA • Allagash Brewing Company-Portland, ME • Anderson Valley Brewing Company-Booneville, CA • Asheville Brewing Co.-Asheville, NC •Bear Republic Brewing Company-Cloverdale, CA • Bell's Brewing-Kalamazoo, MI • Big Boss Brewing- Raleigh, NC • Blackhorse Brewery- Knoxville, TN • Boulevard Brewing Company-Kansas City, MO • Calfkiller Brewing Company-Sparta, TN • Cigar City Brewing- Tampa, FL • D9 Brewing Company-Cornelius, NC • Deep River Brewing Company-Clayton, NC • Dogfish Head Craft Brewing-Milton, DE • Epic Brewing Company-Denver, CO • Florida Beer Company-Cape Canaveral, FL • Flying Dog Brewing-Frederick, MD • Foothills Brewing Company- Winston-Salem, NC • Fortnight Brewing-Cary, NC • Founders Brewing Co.-Grand Rapids, MI • Fullsteam Brewery-Durham, NC • Great Divide Brewing Company-Denver, CO • Green Man Brewing-Asheville, NC • Hardywood Park Craft Brewery-Richmond, VA • Heist Brewing Company- Charlotte, NC •Highland Brewing Company-Asheville, NC • Mystery Brewing Company-Hillsborough, NC • Nebraska Brewing Company-La Vista, NE • New Belgium Brewing Company-Fort Collins, CO/Asheville, NC • North Coast Brewing Company- Fort Bragg, CA • Olde Hickory Brewing-Hickory, NC • Oskar Blues Brewing Company-Longmont, CO/Brevard, NC • Raleigh Brewing Company-Raleigh, NC • Red Brick Brewing Co.-Atlanta, GA • River Rat Brewery-Atlanta, GA • Sierra Nevada Brewing Company-Chico, CA/Mills River, NC • Ska Brewing Co-Durango, CO •Stone Brewing-Escondido, CA • Sweetwater Brewing Company-Atlanta, GA • Terrapin Beer Company-Athens, GA • The Duck-Rabbit Brewery-Farmville, NC • Thomas Creek Brewery- Greenville, SC • Trophy Brewing Company- Raleigh, NC •The Unknown Brewing Company-Charlotte, NC • Upland Brewing Company-Bloomington, IN • Weyerbacher Brewery-Easton, PA • Wicked Weed Brewing-Asheville, NC • Wild Heaven Craft Beers-Decatur GA • Wrecking Bar Brewpub-Atlanta, GA
*Participating breweries subject to change
2. Music: People's Blues of Richmond
3. Beer-inspired local fare from the newly opened Sierra Nevada Taproom and Restaurant: The professionals of our Taproom and Restaurant are bringing their best beer-inspired and Southern dishes including smoked hog sliders, beer pimento cheese with pretzels, pork belly, buttermilk biscuits, and much more! Festivalgoers can sample local fare from 12:00 to 4:00 pm. Please bring a reusable bottle or canteen for water and other non-alcoholic beverages.
4. North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild: Proceeds support a wonderful cause - BEER! The NC Craft Brewers Guild’s mission is to advance the interests of craft breweries of North Carolina and to promote North Carolina craft beer.
Burly Beers & Barleywines Festival tickets will be available online ONLY starting February 9, 2015, at 10:00 am.
Remember, you must be 21 or older to attend!
How to get to the Burly Beers & Barleywines Festival?
PLEASE DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE – Really, we can't stress this enough... if you overindulge, leave your car and come back for it the next day. Take the free shuttle to downtown; you'll make some new friends while keeping yourself and everyone else safe.
**THERE IS NO FESTIVAL PARKING IN THE UPPER LOT AT SIERRA NEVADA**
COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLES AVAILABLE FROM DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE: Leave your car downtown and let us shuttle you to the event. We’ll be set up downtown at North Pack Square ready to shuttle you to our neck of the woods. If you’re unfamiliar with downtown Asheville, look for the walking farm animal statues and tall Vance Memorial on Biltmore Ave near College St.There will also be free bike valet available at the shuttle stop.
PARKING AT WNC AG CENTER: Complimentary parking available at the WNC AG Center located 2 miles from the brewery. Shuttles will be on hand to take you up to the festival entrance starting at 10:30am and will run until after the festival finishes. If you need to, please leave your car overnight in the parking lot and pick it up the next day.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE WNC AG CENTER
• To the WNC Ag Center from the North: Take I-26 East to exit 40 for Asheville Regional Airport. Exit right onto Airport Rd and continue for 1 mile. The WNC Ag Center will be on your left, just past the airport.
• To the WNC Ag Center from the South: Take I-26 West to exit 40 for Asheville Regional Airport. Exit left onto Airport Rd and continue for 1 mile. The WNC Ag Center will be on your left, just past the airport.
TAXIS: Given this will be our first significant publicly accessed event at the Brewery we are unsure if Taxis will venture up. We will be reaching out to local companies multiple times in the lead up to the event to notify them of the event and request coverage for the event egress.
Checker Cab Service (828) 254-1155
Asheville Taxi Co. (828) 333-1976
Asheville Premier Transportation (828) 407-0221
New Blue Bird Taxi (828) 258-8331
Yellow Cab (828) 253-3311
Night & Day Taxi & Transportation (828) 693-8099
Apple Cab (828) 696-1583
**THERE IS NO FESTIVAL PARKING IN THE UPPER LOT AT SIERRA NEVADA** **PLEASE FEST RESPONSIBLY**
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. When will you announce the final list of breweries attending?
A. We’ll announce the final lineup of brewers February 23, 2015. Stay tuned!
Q. What is the deal with the designated driver tickets?
A. The designated driver ticket costs $30 and comes with all the perks of the regular ticket, but no alcohol will be served to you. You will still receive a commemorative tasting glass upon exiting the event. Non-alcoholic beverages will be available and your wristband will identify you as a non-drinker. We highly encourage all patrons to bring a reusable bottle or canteen for non-alcoholic beverages.
Q. What will there be to eat?
A. Tastings of local fare will be provided by the newly opened Sierra Nevada Taproom and Restaurant. Food will be available from 12:00 – 4:00 pm and is included with your ticket price. The menu will include smoked whole hog sliders, beer pimento cheese with pretzels, pork belly, buttermilk biscuits, and much more!
Q. I'm over 21, but my baby isn't... I'll be carrying her the whole time; is it okay to bring her?
A. Sorry, no one under 21 will be admitted, regardless of how far under 21 they are. But congrats on the new addition to the family!
Q. Can I bring my pet dog or pet cat if they’re on a leash?
A. Really, a leash for your cat!? Sorry, please leave all of your furry friends at home. However, service animals are permitted per North Carolina state law.
Q. I'm having trouble with purchasing a ticket online, who can help?
A. Email us at [email protected]. Or please call the brewery at 530-893-3520 and ask for the Burly Beers & Barleywines team. Someone will be available to assist you from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PST Monday - Friday. We're here to help!
Q. Something came up... I can't make it, can you refund my tickets?
A. We are happy to refund your purchase before March 20, 2015; send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call at 530-893-3520 and the Burly Beers & Barleywines team can handle it. After March 20, please find a friend to go in your place. You've got lots of friends; someone will want your tickets!
Q. Oops! I've lost my license; will you let me in without it?
A. We'd like to, but we can't. Legally we have to make sure everyone inside the event is over 21. Bring your passport or any other government issued photo ID and you'll be good to go!
Q. How do I get to the Burly Beers & Barleywines Festival?
A. PLEASE DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE – Really, we can't stress this enough... if you overindulge, leave your car and come back for it the next day. Take the free downtown shuttle; you'll make some new friends while keeping yourself and everyone else safe.
**THERE IS NO FESTIVAL PARKING IN THE UPPER LOT AT SIERRA NEVADA**
COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLES AVAILABLE FROM DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE Leave your car downtown and let us shuttle you to the event. We’ll be set up downtown at North Pack Square ready to shuttle you to our neck of the woods. If you’re unfamiliar with downtown Asheville, look for the walking farm animal statues and tall Vance Memorial on Biltmore Ave near College St. There will also be free bike valet available at the shuttle stop.
PARKING AT WNC AG CENTER: Complimentary parking available at the WNC AG Center located 2 miles from the brewery. Shuttles will be on hand to take you up to the festival entrance starting at 10:30am and will run until after the festival finishes. If you need to, please leave your car overnight in the parking lot and pick it up the next day.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE WNC AG CENTER
• To the WNC Ag Center from the North: Take I-26 East to exit 40 for Asheville Regional Airport. Exit right onto Airport Rd and continue for 1 mile. The WNC Ag Center will be on your left, just past the airport.
• To the WNC Ag Center from the South: Take I-26 West to exit 40 for Asheville Regional Airport. Exit left onto Airport Rd and continue for 1 mile. The WNC Ag Center will be on your left, just past the airport.
TAXIS: Given this will be our first significant publicly accessed event at the Brewery we are unsure if Taxis will venture up. We will be reaching out to local companies multiple times in the lead up to the event to notify them of the event and request coverage for the event egress.
Checker Cab Service (828) 254-1155
Asheville Taxi Co. (828) 333-1976
Asheville Premier Transportation (828) 407-0221
New Blue Bird Taxi (828) 258-8331
Yellow Cab (828) 253-3311
Night & Day Taxi & Transportation (828) 693-8099
Apple Cab (828) 696-1583
Q. I’m in need of ADA compliant parking or transportation. How do I get to the festival?
A. Please get in touch with us! We’ll make sure you have all the accommodations necessary to enjoy the event whether you ride a downtown shuttle, park on Old Fanning Bridge Road, or an on-site reserved handicapped spot.
Q. Can I bring outside food or drink?
A. No, we won’t be allowing any outside food or drink, but we highly encourage patrons bring their own reusable bottle or canteen.
Q. I don't like beer, is there anything else to drink?
A. Wait a minute… WHAT?! YOU DON’T LIKE BEER?! Okay, okay, we'll have water, iced tea and lemonade. No other alcoholic beverages will be served. Please bring your reusable bottle or canteen.
