You may have heard about former Marine Sgt. Dakota Meyer who was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama on Sept. 15. You also may have heard that Meyer had a special request before the ceremony: He’d like to sit down and have a beer with the president. Read the rest of this entry »
There’s nothing more refreshing than a glass of freshly squeezed lemonade from the neighborhood lemonade stand. To promote breast cancer awareness, Cherokee Distributing is opening its own lemonade stand of sorts – a pink lemonade stand. Enter our “Pink Lemonade Stand Against Cancer” sweepstakes and take a stand with us to support the fight against breast cancer. Read the rest of this entry »
Today is Women’s Equality Day, set to commemorate the passage of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote as well as call attention to women’s continuing efforts toward full equality.
As a woman working in the beverage industry, I’ve seen a lot of changes over the years including more and more women succeeding as brewers, distributors and in various other roles. But, there’s still a misconception that the world of beer is a man’s world. Read the rest of this entry »
As if long, sunny days weren’t enough cause to celebrate, the summer brings the most notable and patriotic of American holidays: the Fourth of July.
The Fourth guarantees fun times for all whether you plan to grill out with friends, head to the lake with family or enjoy a neighborhood block party.
Along with fireworks shows, star-spangled décor and the playing of patriotic tunes, toasting our country with a cold beer is another great American pastime. So, pick up a few festive bottles of “red, white and blue,” and enjoy the long weekend: Read the rest of this entry »
Sierra Nevada Brewery is the Walt Disney World for brew junkies. Several weeks ago On Tap encouraged readers to take a “brew-cation.” A few of us from Cherokee Distributing Company took the idea across the country to visit our friends in Chico, California.
As we pulled into the parking lot covered with solar panels – Sierra Nevada creates 85% of their own energy – we noticed the organic gardens and the nose-tickling scent of fresh beer brewing. Inside and out, floor to ceiling, the brewery facilities are spotless. The love of brewing is in every detail down to handmade wall tiles depicting the history of beer making.
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Our tour began in the Brew House where two copper brew kettles made in Germany serve as the focal point. Sierra Nevada only uses the finest barley malt, hops, yeast and pure water. |
As temperatures warm, we’re starting to think about sunny weekend getaways and fun summer road trips. But, sometimes it’s hard to figure out a fresh vacation plan that won’t break the bank or be a bore.
Did you know there are many breweries around our region that are less than a day’s drive away? From East Tennessee to down in the Louisiana Bayou, there are several terrific breweries that give tours of their facilities so you can get a firsthand glimpse – and maybe a taste – of the brewing process. Whether you’re taking a daytrip or skipping town for a week, a brewery tour is must-do for your vacation itinerary this summer.
On Tap is here to give you the lowdown on getting out of town and learning more about how your favorite beers are made: Read the rest of this entry »
The largest full moon in 18 years, nicknamed Supermoon, appeared in the night sky on March 19, 2011. This orbital beauty occurred due to the moon’s close proximity to Earth, and if you observed the Supermoon that evening, you saw that it was stunning.
The full moon is full of myths and mystery. Many believe that it can cause a sane person to behave strangely. Lunatic – synonymous with crazy, foolish and harebrained – comes from the word lunar, which means pertaining to the moon.
In storybooks and movies, werewolves howl and witches dance in the moonlight. The moon has played leading roles in some of the best films in history like Moonstruck and the Twilight Saga movies. Read the rest of this entry »
“Good people drink good beer.” – Hunter S. Thompson
We believe that good people and good beer deserve good food, too. Cherokee Distributing Company has long been fond of partnering brewers and restaurateurs to provide our community with opportunities for delicious beer dinners. Tuesday, March 8, will be no exception as Samuel Adams and the Grill at Highlands Row come together to create an evening of beer, food and cheer. Read the rest of this entry »
Cherokee Distributing is thrilled to announce that we’ve brought beers by Depot Street Brewing of historic Jonesborough, Tenn., to the greater Knoxville area.
Depot Street Brewing, established in 2004, is a craft brewery located in Jonesborough, Tennessee’s oldest town, about eight miles southwest of Johnson City. Read the rest of this entry »
Last week we learned some of the lingo associated with the beer brewing process. This week, On Tap explains the differences between the various types of beer. We’ll also shed some light on some of the breweries they come from. Read the rest of this entry »
