Archetype Brewing to close two locations, future of West Asheville site uncertain
A popular Asheville brewery closing two of its locations because of financial struggles.
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A popular Asheville brewery closing two of its locations because of financial struggles.
Though you'll find a few unintentional stinkers in the craft beer world, few breweries actually set out to brew a pretty bad beer. That's exactly what New Belgium did with Torched Earth Ale, a smoky bitter brew released in limited quantities. Why would a brewery do that? To illustrate the unpalatable effects of climate change on the food and drink we consume. "Tinged by smoke and made with drought resistant grains, this beer is warning that continued climate action will have devastating consequences," New Belgium CEO Steve Fechheimer wrote in an op-ed calling on businesses to take action on c...