Tasting Events

How State of Beer is reshaping Raleigh’s tasting culture

Explore how State of Beer and Trophy Brewing are shaping the state of beer in Raleigh with guided tastings, thoughtful food pairings, and a hybrid bar-and-bottle-shop model that responds to North Carolina’s shifting craft beer market.

by Horatio Quinndale

The Triangle taproom field guide: beer flights, bar snacks and the breweries where the food competes with the pour

Tasting Events

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01/07/2026

The Triangle taproom field guide: beer flights, bar snacks and the breweries where the food competes with the pour

Explore how Raleigh breweries and Triangle taprooms are elevating food pairings, from Lynnwood Brewing Concern and Raleigh Brewing to Triangle Beer Co. in Cary, with tips on flights, food trucks, and dog-friendly beer gardens.

Brewgaloo 2026 — the 10 NC pours and food pairings worth lining up for this weekend

Food Festivals

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20/04/2026

Brewgaloo 2026 — the 10 NC pours and food pairings worth lining up for this weekend

Plan your Brewgaloo weekend in downtown Raleigh with 10 must-try North Carolina pours, exact food truck pairings, key stats (110+ breweries, ~60,000 attendees), and practical tips on tickets, timing, and parking.

by Eliot Corcoran