New Beers and New Buddies: Find Your Pint expands to 30 breweries and one cidery for its second year
Beer series in August and September will benefit the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
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(North Carolina & Virginia) – Find Your Pint is back and even bigger! This year, 30 breweries and one cidery are teaming up to raise funds for the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation with special beer releases and events in August and September. In its second year, the beer series is sweeping up the Blue Ridge Parkway from Asheville to breweries in the High Country of North Carolina, Virginia, and even Winston-Salem.
“We’re honored that the brewing community has rallied around the Blue Ridge Parkway for the second year of the Find Your Pint series,” said Jason Urroz with the Foundation. “It’s representative of how meaningful the Parkway is to the communities it reaches, and demonstrates that great things can happen when partners come together to help raise awareness, money, and a pint (or two) to support one of the most-visited units of the National Park Service.”
Each brewery is celebrating the connection between beer and the outdoors. Some are creating special beers in honor of the 469-mile scenic route, while others are highlighting flagship brews in their lineup. For instance, Sweeten Creek Brewing will feature its Busbee Black IPA, named after the peak along the Parkway. Catawba Brewing Company will create a small batch of Wild Berry Saison with berries picked on the Parkway. Oyster House Brewing is creating a Blue Ridge Parkway Oyster Stout, bringing the mountains and the sea together. Every brewery is generously donating a portion of sales to support the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation as the nonprofit celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.
In 2016, more than 15 million people traveled the Parkway, surpassing the visitation at Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Grand Canyon national parks combined. Unlike many large parks, the Parkway does not charge an admission fee, and with stagnant government funding, the Parkway requires extra support to keep it an amazing place. The Foundation’s current projects include repairing Craggy Flats Bald Trail, construction of showers at Price Park Campground, and rehabbing Sharp Top Shelter.
“Living near the Blue Ridge Parkway and New River Trail for most of our lives has fostered a great appreciation for the outdoors,” said Tonya Reavis, co-owner of Creek Bottom Brewing based in Galax, Virginia. “We hope that our involvement in this event will raise awareness among our customers that it is our obligation to maintain the beauty and serenity of the parks. Combining our passion, brewing craft beer, with this effort seems only natural.”
The 2017 participants are: Archetype Brewing Company, Asheville Brewing Company, BearWaters Brewing Company, Bhramari Brewing Company, Blue Ghost Brewing Company, Boojum Brewing Company, Boondocks Brewing, Booneshine Brewing Company, Catawba Brewing Co., Creek Bottom Brewing Company, Flying Mouse Brewery, Frog Level Brewing Company, Ginger’s Revenge Craft Brewery and Tasting Room, Green Man Brewery, Highland Brewing Company, Hi-Wire Brewing, Innovation Brewing, Loose Shoe Brewing Company, Lost Province Brewing Company, Mills River Brewery, New Belgium Brewing, Noble Cider, One World Brewing, Oyster House Brewing Company, Pisgah Brewing Company, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Sweeten Creek Brewing, Thirsty Monk Brewery and Pub, Twin Creeks Brewing Company, Twin Leaf Brewery, and Wise Man Brewing.
The series of events includes a passport program encouraging beer fans to visit each brewery to collect Parkway Beer Passport stickers. The passport booklets will be available at participating breweries and can be downloaded online at brpfoundation.com/findyourpint. Beer fans are encouraged to use #FindYourPint and #brpfoundation and tag the breweries in social media posts to spread the word. A representative from the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation will be around from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on the 08/22/2017 with stickers for you to put in your passport marking that you came by!
Schedule of Events
Boondocks Brewing
108 S. Jefferson Ave., West Jefferson, N.C.
Event: August 1
The Beer: Blue Ridge Brutal American Brown Ale
The Giving: During August, 50 cents for every pint of the designated beer sold will be donated to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Oyster House Brewing
625 Haywood Road, Asheville, N.C.
Event: August 1
The Beer: Blue Ridge Parkway Oyster Stout
The Giving: During August and September, $1 per pint of the designated beer sold will be donated to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Bhramari Brewing Company
101 S. Lexington Ave., Asheville, N.C.
Event: August 2
The Beer: Lorelai IPA
The Giving: During August, $1 from every pint of the designated beer will be donated to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Hi-Wire Brewing
197 Hilliard Ave., Asheville, N.C.
Event: August 3
The Beer: The whole lineup.
The Giving: 15 percent of the evening’s proceeds will be donated to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Sweeten Creek Brewing
1127 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, N.C.
Event: August 12
The Beer: Busbee Black IPA, named for the south Asheville mountain which cradles both the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Mountains-to-Sea Trail and harbors the headwaters of Sweeten Creek
The Giving: $1 per pint of the designated beer will be donated to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Wise Man Brewing
826 Angelo Bros Ave., Winston-Salem, N.C.
Event: August 16
The Beer: Mountain Calling IPA
The Giving: $1 from each pint of the designated beer will be donated to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Archetype Brewing
265 Haywood Road, Asheville, N.C.
Event: August 19
The Beer: Belgian Blond
The Giving: $1 per pint of the designated beer be donated to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Flying Mouse Brewery
221 Precast Way, Troutville, Virginia
Event: August 19
The Beer: A new Honey Ale
The Giving: From August 17-20, $1 from every pint of the designate beer will be donated to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Mills River Brewery
330 Rockwood Road #103, Arden, N.C.
Event: August 20
The Beer: Middle Fork IPA
The Giving: On Sundays in August and September, $1 per pint of the designated beer will be donated to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Creek Bottom Brewing Company
307 N. Meadow St., Galax, Virginia
Event: August 22
The Beer: Creek Bottom beers
The Giving: $1 from every Creek Bottom brew sold on August 22 will be donated to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Boojum Brewing Company
50 N. Main St., Waynesville, N.C.
Event: August 25
The Beers: Graveyard Fields Blueberry Coffee Porter, Blueberry Saison, Blueberry Hefeweizen
The Giving: $1 from each pint of the designated beers will be donated to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Green Man Brewing
27 Buxton Ave., Asheville, N.C.
Event: August 25
The Beer: Only the Green Man himself knows what special beer is brewing
The Giving: $1 from every special pint sold on August 25 and 26 will be donated to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Innovation Brewing
414 W. Main St., Sylva, N.C.
Event: August 27
The Beer: Black Balsam Porter, named for the popular hiking spot on the Parkway
The Giving: All the proceeds from each Black Balsam Porter sold, plus 10 percent of sales for the day, be donated to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Catawba Brewing Company
32 Banks Ave., Asheville, N.C.
Event: August 31 (live music and a food truck)
The Beer: Small batch Wild Berry Saison brewed with fresh blueberries picked on the Parkway
The Giving: $1 per pint until the batch is gone will be donated to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Lost Province Brewing Company
130 N. Depot St., Boone, N.C.
Event: September 1
The Beer: Lost Trail Pale Ale
The Giving: During September, 5 percent of the proceeds from the designated beer will be donated to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
One World Brewing
10 Patton Ave. #002, Asheville, N.C.
Event: September 1
The Beer: A special batch crafted in honor of the Blue Ridge Parkway
The Giving: During September, $1 for every pint of the designated beer will be donated to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Blue Ghost Brewing Company
125 Underwood Road, Fletcher, N.C.
Event: September 2
The Beer: Small batch of Blueberry Fields Wheat Ale, made with Riverbend Malt House’s Appalachian Wheat and fresh blueberries harvested from Graveyard Fields
The Giving: $1 from every pint until the batch is gone will be donated to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Frog Level Brewing Company
56 Commerce St., Waynesville, N.C.
Event: September 2
The Beer: A yet-to-be-designated flagship brew
The Giving: $1 from each special pint sold on the event date will be donated to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Ginger’s Revenge Craft Brewery
829 Riverside Drive, Suite 100, Asheville, N.C.
Event: September 3
The Beer: Honey Chamomile Ginger Beer made with local Haw Creek honey
The Giving: $1 from the sale of each pint of the designated beer during September will be donated to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Sierra Nevada Brewing
100 Sierra Nevada Way, Fletcher, N.C.
Event: September 4
The Beer: A yet-to-be-revealed flagship brew
The Giving: $1 from each pint of a designated beer from September 4-10 will be donated to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Thirsty Monk Pub & Brewery
92 Patton Ave. & 2 Town Square Blvd. #170, Asheville, N.C.
Event: September 7
The Beer: A special seasonal IPA
The Giving: $1 from each full pour of the designated beer sold from September 7-10 will be donated to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Noble Cider
356 New Leicester Highway, Asheville, N.C.
Event: September 8
The Beer: A yet-to-be-revealed special batch of cider
The Giving: $1 from each pint of the special batch will be donated to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte Highway, Asheville, N.C.
Event: September 8
The Beer: A yet-to-be-revealed special batch
The Giving: $1 from each pint of the special batch will be donated to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Pisgah Brewing Company
150 Eastside Drive, Black Mountain, N.C.
Event: September 14
The Beer: The next installment in the Seven Sisters IPA series
The Giving: $1 from each pint of the new beer through October 13 will be donated to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Asheville Brewing Company
77 Coxe Ave. & 675 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, N.C.
Event: September 15
The Beer: A yet-to-be-revealed special batch
The Giving: $1 from each pint of the special batch will be donated to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Twin Creeks Brewing Co.
111 S. Pollard St., Vinton, Virginia
Event: September 16
The Beer: A special batch of Red Leaf IPA
The Giving: During September, $1 from every pour of the designated beer will be donated to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
BearWaters Brewing Company
101 Park St., Canton, N.C.
Event: September 22
The Beer: Sliding Rock American Mild Ale
The Giving: $1 for each pint of the designated beer sold from September 18-24 will be donated to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Twin Leaf Brewery
144 Coxe Ave., Asheville, N.C.
Event: September 23
The Beer: A yet-to-be-revealed special batch
The Giving: 10 percent of proceeds from the entire batch will be donated to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Loose Shoe Brewing Company
198 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst, Virginia
Event: September 29
The Beer: A specialty ale
The Giving: $1 from every pint of the designated beer sold will be donated to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Booneshine Brewing Company
246 Wilson Drive, Boone, N.C.
Event: September 30
The Beer: Booneshine IPA
The Giving: During September, $1 from each pint of the designated beer will be donated to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
New Belgium Brewing
21 Craven St., Asheville, N.C.
Event: September 30
The Giving: From September 24-30, all the tip donations received at the Liquid Center tasting room will be donated to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
About the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation is the primary nonprofit fundraising partner, 501(c)(3), of the Blue Ridge Parkway, helping ensure cultural and historical preservation, natural resource protection, educational outreach, and visitor enjoyment now and for future generations. The Foundation is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Since its inception in 1997, the nonprofit has worked with donors to invest more than $12 million in critical projects along the scenic road. For more information, visit brpfoundation.org.
About the Blue Ridge Parkway
The 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway connects Shenandoah National Park to the north with Great Smoky Mountains National Park to the south. The route travels the crests, ridges, and valleys of five major mountain ranges, encompassing several geographic and vegetative zones ranging from 600 to more than 6,000 feet above sea level. It provides visitors with many varied vistas of scenic Appalachian landscapes ranging from forested ridgetops and mountain slopes to rural farm lands and urban areas. The Parkway offers a “ride-a-while, stop-a-while” experience that includes scenic pullouts, recreation areas, historic sites, and visitor contact stations. It is known nationally and internationally for its designed landscape as a scenic motorway.