The United Steaks

Last night we enjoyed several beers native to the mountains and foothills of western North Carolina. I’ve written here before about Highland Brewing’s Oatmeal Porter, which is excellent. Now I have new news to share.

Before (and after) the Donna The Buffalo show at The Orange Peel, we stopped in to Barley’s Tap Room, recognized as “Best Taproom in the South” by Southern Draught Beer News and “Top Tap in the South” by Celebrator Beer Magazine. We sampled the porter and a Belgian-style ale from Pisgah Brewing Co. of Black Mountain, which specializes in hand-crafted organic beers. After the show we returned for Catawba’s Oak-Aged I.P.A. Ah the hoppy goodness…