Fun and easy-to-make beer punch will be a welcome surprise for guests at your New Year’s Eve gathering. And it makes making party hosting fun and simple! We have three different recommendations to impress your guests and suit anyone’s taste. First, we have a Pink Beer Punch. This is a great option to make in advance, so you don’t have … Read More
Now serving Chattanooga & Southeast Tennessee
We’re excited to announce that we’ll now be serving Chattanooga and Southeast Tennessee, following the acquisition of Carter Distributing Company. See the full news release below for details. Cherokee Distributing Company acquires Carter Distributing Company, expands into Chattanooga and Southeast Tennessee Knoxville-based Cherokee Distributing Company has acquired Carter Distributing Company, the MillerCoors distributor for Southeast Tennessee. The addition of Carter’s territory … Read More
Fall in love with fall brews
As the weather is changing, so is the line-up of seasonal beers at your local restaurants and grocery stores. These fall brews have unique flavors and styles, and you can pair them with your favorite fall foods or even cook with beer. Here are a few suggestions to inspire you – and you can watch Lauren Sampson from our team talk … Read More
Serve up fun for Game Day!
It’s football time in Tennessee, and we’re excited to celebrate Game Day with friends, family and fans! Cherokee Distributing Company just became the official beer sponsor of the Vol Network, so we’ve got a great lineup of beers to share with you. Check out the recommendations below or scroll to the bottom to watch the video of Rachel demonstrating the recipes on … Read More
Valentine’s Day is for beer lovers
Beer for Valentine’s Day is a perfect match. Whether you’re toasting your love over a home-cooked meal or giving your Valentine a delicious gift, beer lovers will celebrate having their favorite beverage featured on February 14. First, try a beer cocktail called Newly Minted. Celebrate a budding romance or kick off the night’s festivities with a newly minted mixed drink … Read More
Beer: A modern twist on New Year’s Eve cocktails
New Year’s Eve is the perfect occasion to serve festive beverages. Beer cocktails are a modern twist on traditional party libations – and they’re easy to prepare, making party hosting fun and simple. Here are three recommendations to impress your guests and suit anyone’s taste. First is a classic Black Velvet made with Guinness. Guinness Original Extra Stout is a … Read More
Samuel Adams Hopscape
Samuel Adams Hopscape, a hoppy American wheat ale, debuts in January 2017. The Boston-based brewery has two new seasonal brews headed to shelves over the next few months. The first is Hopscape. The base beer is an American wheat ale, brewed with four bold and juicy hops – Chinook, Centennial, Zeus and Citra. The result is a soft wheat ale … Read More
The ABCs of craft beer – Part 3
In part one and part two of our three-part blog series, we learned common terms used by beer drinkers, as well as attributes and characteristics to describe the brews. That vocabulary also often includes terms about who brews the beer, like brewpub or craft brewers. Cherokee Distributing Company distributes more than 250 leading brands of beer and other beverages, and … Read More
The ABCs of craft beer – Part 2
Imagine grabbing an ale, shandy or IPA after work with friends. One of your buddies asks, “How does your beer taste?” You reply, “Good.” That answer may not be good enough. Is it crisp? Smooth? Hoppy? Your friend wants to know details and whether or not to order it for himself – and not knowing the proper way to describe … Read More
The ABCs of craft beer – Part 1
Are you a budding beer aficionado? Trying to hang with your craft beer buddies? Just can’t figure out how to order a pint at the local beer pub? Beer talk can be intimidating when you’re first introduced to craft beer or you’re around friends who are experienced connoisseurs. Certain terms and phrases can leave new drinkers thirsty for knowledge. That’s why … Read More