Whiskey, Beer, and Brew | Half-Mile Farm

Written By: Marlene Osteen | Issue: 2021/10 – October

To my mind, it’s the small interludes of pleasures that make life good and worth living – the sensual satisfaction that we derive when we encounter new tastes, and the exhilaration we derive from new encounters.  

The cravings for such experiences are regularly satiated with unique aplomb at Half-Mile Farm, as demonstrated by the slate of three gastronomical adventures offered in October.  

Friday, October 1 – Sunday, October 3:  Join Jim Chasteen and Charlie Thompson of Atlanta’s ASW Distillery to taste and tour the whiskey they produce that employs a unique hybrid approach.  Dubbing themselves “Southern Pot-Still Pioneers,” ASW combines traditional Scottish-style double copper pot distillation with innovative Southern-style grain-in distillation.  No less innovative are their recently launched Bustletown Vodka (“drinks like a cloud”) and the citrusy, floral Winterville Gin.  Weekend events include a Friday Social Hour with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and live music; Saturday afternoon presentation and sampling; and a Saturday Social Hour with craft cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.  

Wednesday, October 13 – Friday, October 15:  Discover the magic that happens when a Craft Beer lover merges with a Kombucha devotee – as was the case when brothers Luke and Sam Walker teamed up to create the Walker Brother label.  “Blending wellness with community” and producing high gravity kombucha, the brothers have spawned an alternative to craft beer and an option for the health-minded seeking a funky and flavorful brew.  Join them for a special tasting with cocktails at the Wednesday Social Hour; on Thursday afternoon listen to the compelling tale of their brand development, and sample cocktail concoctions at the Thursday Social Hour.  

Wednesday, October 27 – Friday, October 29:  The Mountain Harvest Celebration will be in full force at Half-Mile Farm when it welcomes Boone, North Carolina’s, Appalachian Mountain Brewery.  Well known for its award-winning craft beers and ciders, AMB is widely celebrated for its focus on philanthropy, community, and sustainability. Activities include a Wednesday Social Hour with hors d’oeuvres, craft beverages, and cider tasting; a Thursday afternoon Fireside Chat, and Thursday Social Hour with cocktails, ciders, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres.   

After so long a time when the good things in life were so limited, Half-Mile Farm gives us three reasons to rejoice.

Hosted events are for Half-Mile Farm guests only.  Visit HalfMileFarm.com to check for room availability.