Celestial celebrations and libations

May 5th, 2011 by Mary Ellen Brewington

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 »

Refreshing beverages come in recyclable containers

April 21st, 2011 by Mary Ellen Brewington

We love to share our favorite beverages with you here at On Tap. We hope that we’ve inspired you to try a new beer or serve a festive beverage at your last social gathering.

But, on Earth Day, we’re wondering: Once the drinks have been drunk, what are you doing with those cans and bottles? Read the rest of this entry »

Something to sip on this spring

April 15th, 2011 by Mary Ellen Brewington

Spring is here, and Cherokee Distributing Company wants to make sure you know that we offer delicious drinks beyond our extensive portfolio of beers.

The days are warmer and longer. The sun shines brighter, and people just seem happier – must be the sunny Vitamin D mixed with the dogwoods and tulips! Cherokee Distributing Company is out delivering many spring libations that will whet your whistle and keep you cool through the spring and summer months. Read the rest of this entry »

An evening of good beer, good food and cheer

March 1st, 2011 by Mary Ellen Brewington

“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 »

All toast the Chief

February 17th, 2011 by Mary Ellen Brewington

Monday is Presidents’ Day, a day on which we honor all past United States presidents. We all know that Presidents’ Day isn’t usually counted among holidays like St. Patrick’s Day, Cinco de Mayo and New Year’s Eve, which customarily are celebrated by enjoying an adult beverage.

What you may not know is that there are a few presidents who would be suitably honored by toasting a beer or two. Today, On Tap offers a unique history lesson about a few of our past presidents that may really whet your whistle. Read the rest of this entry »

East Tennessee-brewed beer taps into Knoxville

February 2nd, 2011 by Mary Ellen Brewington

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 »

Learning the lingo – Part 2

January 25th, 2011 by Catherine Bodie

DuckRabbitLast 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 »

Learning the lingo – Part 1

January 18th, 2011 by Catherine Bodie
A blend of milled malted barley for beer brewing

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Nothing compares to the simple enjoyment of a cold glass of beer. But, beer is a complex beverage. There are many varieties, types and flavors. There are dozens of ways to differentiate among each brew and describe what gives your favorite beer the unique flavor you love.

While it’s the complexities that make beer delicious and diverse, it also can prove confusing to pick up a bottle of beer that you’ve never tried before at the grocery store and try to understand from the label whether or not you might like it.

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Have your beer and drink it too

December 29th, 2010 by Mary Ellen Brewington

After enjoying holiday party buffets and sweet treats like candy canes, gingerbread houses and cookies galore, it’s understandable that many people make a New Year’s Resolution to lose weight. Read the rest of this entry »

Beer Lovers’ Holiday Gift Guide

December 15th, 2010 by Mary Ellen Brewington

Counting down the days to Christmas can be filled with excited anticipation or dread, depending on how far along you are in your holiday shopping spree. Many of us struggle with what to give those we love, especially those who seem to have it all. Give the beer lover on your list some tasty adventures with one of these crafty suggestions.

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