By Natasha Anderson for The Laurel of Asheville Sixteen North Carolina cideries unite to create the first ever NC cider trail. A website, CiderNC.com, features an interactive map that allows visitors to type in their location and see which cideries are nearby. The digital platform also allows guests to find information about each spot, including ... [Read more]
By Krista Stearns Murals in Asheville couldn’t happen without the investment of local businesses commissioning the art. Josie Meikle of Urban Orchard Cider Company believes it’s the responsibility of local businesses to support artists who contribute to our city’s vibrancy. “Growing up here in the 1980s and 1990s, the town of Asheville was not quite ... [Read more]
Hard Cider! In this episode, I chat with co-founder of Asheville’s fist modern day cider company, Josie Mielke of Urban Orchard Cider. LISTEN NOW!
The fresh talent that’s transforming the moonshine capital into a dynamic drinking destination Josie Mielke. Photo by Anne Fitten Glenn. In our Rising Stars series, seasoned beverage professionals spotlight five of the most outstanding up-and-comers in their city—and discuss the mark each is making on the drinks scene. The western part of North Carolina was historically ... [Read more]
LIKE A BOSS: Numerous Asheville-area taprooms operate smoothly and efficiently thanks to female managers. Clockwise from top right are Christine Ferguson Weaver (Hi-Wire Brewing), Katie Jordan and Katy Luquire (Urban Orchard Cider Co.) and Gabe Pickard-Karnowski (Zebulon Artisan Ales). Photo of Ferguson Weaver by Javier Bola; photo of Luquire and Jordan by Bella Javens; photo ... [Read more]
