9/4/2023 0 Comments Highland brewing downtown![]() I have personal interest in addressing race in brewing and our community does, too. Leah: Right now we have a great diversity of beer styles, but not very much diversity in the community of people who work in our industry or the fans that enjoy our craft. Rumble: Where do you see the WNC brewing scene in five years? Following his example, local breweries share practices by visiting other breweries, we buy and sell materials and ingredients, and we lend a hand in a quality lab or with a machine part. Just this year, Dad was given the Brewers Association Recognition Award for inspiration, encouragement and support of the craft brewing movement. Leah: The craft brewing industry has always been supportive and that is how Dad developed Highland. Rumble: How do local breweries work together? We want to come out even better on the other side and we have done great work this year in finding how nimble we can be and in keeping our team employed Navigating an ever-increasingly crowded alcoholic beverage market while further defining who we are and what we do as a brand.The pressure of being a second-generation family owner and leader - Taking on the company my father built and over time, making it my own while honoring what he and his team built.Observing and supporting the professional development people who have helped Highland adapt and grow over the years.Being nominated for the James Beard Award for Outstanding Beer and Wine Professional in 2018.The day my father told me his staff had met without his knowledge, and then relayed to him their recommendation that I be the next leader of Highland.Rumble: What are some of the highlights of your career? What are the challenges? Of course, I enjoy a well-earned beer from the Taproom after I play. It’s been a decades-long dream to have Asheville’s first professional grade volleyball courts at Highland. My favorite way to end my day is playing volleyball on our beautiful new courts. ![]()
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