Fun times.
We stopped at Wicked Weed's pub the first night after Thirsty Monk and some food. The beers at both places were tasty.
Thursday morning we at at Early Girl Cafe - super good, then we toured the Sierra Nevada Mills River facility. If you have a chance, do it. I thought that the brewery in Chico was the most beautiful in the world, but the game has been upped. Taproom and restaurant are not done yet. Tour and gift shop are. Beers we sampled were all of high quality, Nooner Pils is a keeper. That night we ate at the Admiral, excellent food and I had a Wedge IPA which was nice, the wife wanted a lager and had one from Hi-Wire. She said "Diacytel", I only got a hint but pointed out the cleanser smell. If it was the glassware, none of the other glasses on the table had it.
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The next day was the Biltmore - nice shack in the boonies. Then Curate for Tapas, and that was one of the best Tapas bars we have been to. I had a Pisgah Pale Ale, very tasty, and Susan had a Highland Gaelic Ale which she enjoyed. Then it was Burial for an IPA. Green Man which was pretty busy, my bitter on nitro was something that disappointed. Green Man was busy. On to Twin Leaf for some good small batch beers. Then Asheville brewing for a slice of pizza and a beer.
The Rally at Wicked Weed was fun, full to gills, and it got about 50 new members signed up. Nice people at the brewery. Susan enjoyed the sours, I avoided those as usual due to acid reflux. Had an IPA.
After the Rally we walked to Burial, and it was pack to the front door. Went up to One World and had good beers at this little basement nano. Then some tacos and early to bed.
We tried to have Breakfast at Sunny Point, but the Sunday morning line to put our name in and find out how long the wait was going to be was 12 deep and not moving. We had an OK breakfast at Clingman Cafe. We could see the New Belgium Brewery site as we crossed the river, construction is in full swing.
All in all the beer was of good quality except for one. The food scene is very good, with many choices of styles. We enjoyed the architecture and walking the city. The weather was OK the first day and beautiful the last 2 with 50F+ temps and clear blue skies. Just what we needed.
It is a 10 hour drive, but we know we will go back. Much more to see and do.