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You may or may not know this about me, but I’m a foodie. I love haute cuisine, and I absolutely adore beer. I detest what my city calls beer (Natural Light, Busch Light, etc), and appreciate a great imported schwarzbier more than most people I know. But here’s something I’ve been noticing…

Slowly but surely something exciting is happening here in Eastern NC: a beer culture is developing! First, there’s Duck Rabbit Brewery (who honestly needs to hire someone in order to redo their website and get their social media marketing up to speed) who brew incredible dark beers. [Note: Despite the popularity of their Milk Stout, the Porter is the best beer they regularly brew...you're welcome].

Secondly, there’s the recent grand opening of Winslow’s Tavern. They have a pretty good selection of beer as far as restaurants go, with a decent selection on tap. They need to hire someone who knows how to manage a restaurant (as made obvious by the food quality and service), but the beer side of business is great.

Third of all, and one of the most exciting developments, is that Mother Earth Brewing is about to open! They are an organic brewery located in downtown Kinston, of all places. They are even beginning to grow their own hops, right here in Eastern NC. That in itself is incredible. And I’m hoping that their beer is as great as their ideas. One can only hope!

Here’s to a great beer culture in Eastern NC. Hopefully the Church can contribute as well. I’ll do my part and invest. Until then, I’ll sit back and enjoy my Pomme Lambic from Belgium (which I bought at Cindirene’s in Ayden).

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