Hit the road this summer and try baseball’s best brews

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Andrew Tanker Have you ever seen the ivy lining the outfield at Wrigley Field? Watched the Red Sox battle the Yankees from on top of the Green Monster? Gazed at the Los Angeles skyline from Dodger Stadium? If not, it’s time to hit the road this summer and take a tour of the MLB’s … Read More

Cross the long run off your bucket list this summer

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Andrew Tanker Whether you’re training for your half-marathon, Warrior Dash, Spartan Race or Tough Mudder this summer, hydration is going make the difference between crossing the finish line victoriously and hitching a ride back to the start line in a cab. Make no mistake about it: these races will not be easy, and your … Read More

Grilling with a twist – of a bottle cap

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Julia Gardial With spring in full swing and summer just around the corner, plenty of East Tennesseans are rolling the covers off their grills and sitting down to a nice hot steak and a cold brew. Many consider Memorial Day to be the unofficial start of summer, and it’s coming up on May 28. … Read More

Founding Fathers beer tastes great, gives back

Cherokee Distributing Company is proud to introduce Founding Fathers beer to East Tennessee. Founding Fathers is a new American lager both owned and brewed in the United States that will donate half of its profits to the families of military troops. Operation Homefront Tennessee and the Armed Forces Relief Trust will receive 50 percent of the profits from Founding Fathers Beer sold … Read More

Blackstone Brewery comes to Knoxville

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Mary Ellen Brewington Nashville’s most popular homegrown beer, Blackstone, is now available in East Tennessee. Established in 1994, Blackstone Restaurant and Brewery makes full-flavored, award-winning craft beers, winning five World Beers Cups and nine Great American Beer Festival awards. Cherokee Distributing Company is thrilled to now distribute the brewpub’s four prized craft brews in East Tennessee:

How to “wow” on Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Mary Ellen Brewington Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and while it’s a time for loved ones to show their affection, some couples may experience anxiety when it comes to planning the perfect romantic date. The restaurants are always crowded and booked, and store-bought gifts don’t always reflect our true feelings. To show … Read More

The skinny on New Year beer resolutions

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Mary Ellen Brewington Many of us dedicate the month of January as a time to rewind holiday indulgences. We resolve to exercise more and consume less – especially of the sugar plum sweets variety. With a commitment to make several small changes during the long, cold months of winter, we’ll be jazzed up like … Read More

Home for the holidays

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Mary Ellen Brewington Thanksgiving is the official kickoff of the holiday season. The five weeks between November 24 and January 1 will be full of fireside celebrations and spontaneous, friendly neighbor drop-ins. There’s an opportunity for a party at any moment. Cherokee Distributing wants you to be the perfectly prepared host with libations and … Read More

Lessons from a celebratory beer

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Mary Ellen Brewington 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.

Take a stand against breast cancer

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Mary Ellen Brewington 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 … Read More