Beverage recomendation....

[keezer37]

Also, dont forget that a glass makes all of the difference!

I like the classic British pint/half pint glasses from Keg Works.

[DreamingOfExpeditions]

Would be a mistake to miss out on all the local craft beers here in NC - http://www.ncbeer.org/. Many have tap rooms that allow for free (or nearly free) tastings that will let you sample styles you might normally dismiss, letting you make up your own mind as to what you like and why. Enjoy the journey!

Having grown up in NC I can attest, there's enough local brews to go around. I always try to get something from Red Oak when I'm down there.

I'm a beer geek. I'm not a beer snob, I think all beer is worth something. To me it's like sex, even the worst is still good right?

The best advice I can give is go to a local microbrew house and get a sampler. Sit at the bar and tell the bartender what you like! If he's worth his salt he'll have some good choices for you.

Also try a lambic. This is an old Belgium style of beer infused with fruit and might be a good start.

Now there's a secret section in the grocery that doesn't get a lot of attention. There's a row of 10-20 beers with stopper and cork tops, they look like 40's but they're not. Look for a bourbon aged barrel beer. I love bourbon and these beers are awesome. Some are not for the faint of heart.

Cheers!

[ade_beer]

http://www.lindemans.be/start/framboise/en

Very refreshing after a hike or bike ride. Framboise is probably the most common and easiest to find, but there are others and you can probably find one to suit your tastes.