Wednesday, January 19, 2011

A few January music dates at Craggie Brewing in downtown Asheville

Lots of great music going around town. Simone from Craggie Brewing sent us this info. Stop by, check out some tunes, and drink some local craft beer.
Thurs., Jan 20:  Andrew Wakefield & Friends, Singer/Songwriter
Fri., Jan 21:  Angela Easterling, Americana/Folk
Fri., Jan 28:  Andy Burke, Alt Country
Sat., Jan 29:  Hello Hugo, Instrumental/Progressive


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Monday, November 29, 2010

A signature “Asheville” event to benefit MANNA FoodBank

Craggie Brewing Company hosts a benefit for MANNA featuring craft beer, pizza, live music and a good cause.

(Asheville, NC) – On Thursday December 9 at 5 pm, Craggie Brewing Company will host a food drive for MANNA FoodBank.  Admission is either $5 or 5 cans of non- perishable food items.  Patrons will receive two tickets, which may be used for Craggie brew and/or pizza, and enjoy live music.

This benefit highlights much of what Asheville is best known for:  the arts, craft beer and philanthropy.  Josh Stack, Manna's Communications Director, says, “The folks at Craggie support MANNA by offering discounted beer to those who donate to the MANNA collection bin in their tasting room, they provide kegs for our fundraising events, and the owner, Bill Drew, also contributes financially.  Craggie's attitude about giving and community involvement is exemplary."  Craggie’s Marketing/Business Manager Simone Seitz adds, “When I contacted Mike Rangel of Asheville Brewing Company, he jumped right in to help out by providing the pizza for the December event. This is just another example of how supportive Asheville microbreweries are of local endeavors.”  Stack, who moonlights as a musician, will be bringing some friends along to play for the cause.  “When you combine music with a good cause, it’s not only entertaining, but it’s a celebratory way to participate in giving rather than just dropping some food in the bucket,” he says.

About Craggie Brewing
The folks at Craggie Brewing Company have a passion for quality craft beer and strong community values.  They foster Asheville's quality of life through sponsorship or collaboration with other local organizations including MANNA FoodBank.  Find out more about Craggie's beer and their message by connecting to them at craggiebrewingco.com


About MANNA FoodBank
MANNA FoodBank is a 501c3 non-profit organization serving Western North Carolina since 1982. As an accredited member of Feeding America – The Nation’s Food Bank Network, MANNA serves 255 non-profit member agencies in 16 Western North Carolina counties.  In fiscal year 2009-2010, MANNA distributed nearly 8.2 million pounds of food to partner agencies – enough food for more than 18,000 meals 365 days a year.  For more information on what you can do to help end hunger in Western North Carolina, please visit MANNAFoodBank.org.



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Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Asheville Beer: Craggie Brewing's Anniversary Week - Nov 16th - 21st



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Thursday, July 15, 2010

Craggie Brewing Company's Toubab Brewe, named for Asheville's own Toubab Krewe

Craggie Brewing Co.'s Toubab Brewe, named for Asheville's own Toubab Krewe -- Bele Chere Headliners

July 14, 2010 - Asheville, NC - In honor of Asheville's own instrumental quintet, Toubab Krewe, Craggie Brewing Company released its newly crafted, Toubab Brewe* – a crisp, malty, and slightly hoppy Bavarian lager.

Based in Asheville, NC, both Toubab Krewe and Craggie Brewing Company contribute to the arts in their own ways. Toubab Krewe draws from American and West African influences to create a unique and groundbreaking blend of sounds while Craggie selects unconventional recipes to reflect the brewery's innovative interpretation of beer. "Both Toubab and Craggie have their roots in Asheville and the pairing just feels like the perfect fit" - Craggie Brewing Crew

Not only is this a tasty local collaboration but the partnership will also benefit others on a global level. For each keg of Toubab Brewe sold, Craggie will donate $5 to Instruments4Africa, a non-profit selected by Toubab Krewe. Instruments4Africa facilitates artistic development for underprivileged youth and works to preserve music and arts in Africa.

"We are thrilled collaborate with Craggie Brewing Company and Instruments4Africa in an alliance that supports our communities both here in North Carolina and in West Africa." - Toubab Krewe

Asheville itself boasts a vibrant art community, including music and hand-crafted beers. Craggie endeavors to support and highlight local artists as well as the thriving arts community as a whole. Through partnerships like this, both Toubab Krewe and Craggie Brewing Company hope to reach an even broader audience with their altruistic efforts.

Craggie Brewing Company: http://craggiebrewingco.com/

Have a brewe for the worldwide krewe!

*Toubab Brewe: A Bavarian-Style Zwickel Beer
Organic Munich and Pilsen malts are bittered with Organic Hallertau Tradition. This unfiltered Bavarian lager is crisp and malty with a slight hoppy flavor. ABV 4.2%


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