Well Crafted NC Oral History Collection

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Who's responsible?: Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University Archives, UNCG University Libraries (Repository)
How much has been digitized?: Digitization of this collection is still in progress.
Where can I find more information?: No finding aid available.
Topics: Business
North Carolina
Subject headings: University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Contributing Institution: Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University Archives, UNCG University Libraries

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: Oral history interview with Scott Maitland, 2022; Scott Maitland opened Top of the Hill (TOPO) brewpub on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill in 1994. Maitland is also a military veteran and an adjunct professor of entrepreneurship at UNC Chapel Hill. In this interview, he discusses the founding and evolution of TOPO, changes to Franklin Street since TOPO's founding in 1994, the addition of distilling to TOPO's portfolio, and ways in which the craft beer industry and the consumer market have changed over the past 30 years.

: Oral history interview with Brandi Hillman, 2022; Hillman Beer opened its first location in Asheville in 2017 and a second location in Old Fort in 2020. Brandi Hillman is the co-owner and founder of Hillman Beer. In this interview, she discusses how the business began, the charitable work that Hillman Beer supports, the differences between their two locations, and her experience as a woman in the craft beer industry. She also discusses her views of current trends and the future of craft beer in North Carolina.

: Oral history interview with Dave Tollefson, 2022; Dave Tollefsen is a homebrewer and one of the creators of NCBeerGuys (now BeerGuys of the Carolinas), a website dedicated to sharing information about the craft beer scene in North Carolina. In this interview, Tollefsen discusses his experience as a homebrewer, the impetus behind the creation of the NCBeerGuys website, the role that NCBeerGuys plays in promoting the craft beer industry in North Carolina, and the trends he sees in the industry today.

: Oral history interview with Inez Ribustello, 2022; Inez Ribustello is the President and co-founder of Tarboro Brewing Company, which opened in Tarboro, NC in 2016. In this interview, she discusses her professional background as a sommelier, the founding and growth of Tarboro Brewing Company, and the importance of collaboration and community engagement to the brewery.

: Oral history interview with Leah Wong Ashburn, 2018; Leah Wong Ashburn, president and CEO of Highland Brewing Company in Asheville, North Carolina, discusses the history of Highland, community initiatives and fundraisers that Highland leads or participates in, sustainability efforts at the brewery, the brewery's recent rebranding, and growth of their physical plant and public spaces.

: Oral history interview with Becky Ayers, 2018; Becky Ayers, co-owner and co-brewer at Triskelion Brewing Company in Hendersonville, NC discusses the challenges of opening a new brewery, changes to Hendersonville and the Seventh Avenue area, and the importance of formal education and sound business planning.

: Oral history interview with Stuart Barnhart, 2019; Originally from Galax, Virginia, Mr. Stuart Barnhart and cousin David Ashe from Richmond, Virginia founded Fiddlin' Fish Brewing Company in Winston-Salem, North Carolina in 2017. Prior to the founding in 2017, Mr. Barnhart and Mr. Ashe left their jobs in finance and hospitality to open a brewery that centered on community, beer, and paddling your own path down the river. In his interview, Mr. Barnhart discusses the challenges opening Fiddlin' Fish, the brewing scene in Winston-Salem, community engagement, and the future for Fiddlin' Fish.

: Oral history interview with Jamie Bartholomaus, 2018; Jamie Bartholomaus, President and Founder of Foothills Brewing in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, discusses his brewery and his work with state and local guilds and other professional associations. Among the topics discussed are: the work and challenges of opening Foothills in 2005, the community engagement and service work done by the brewery, impact of legislation on the North Carolina brewing industry, and growth of the industry in the future.

: Oral history interview with Kinney Baughman, 2021; Baughman discusses how he went about crafting a beer recipe while homebrewing and when working at Cottonwood.

: Oral history interview with Uli Bennewitz, 2018; Uli Bennewitz drafted SL 1985-596, legalizing brewpubs in North Carolina and launching North Carolina's craft beer culture, in order to open the Weeping Radish in 1986, the first brewpub in North Carolina. Bennewitz discusses his history as an immigrant in the United States, the process he went through in changing North Carolina law, the work and unique challenges in opening the first brewpub in the state, and the importance of creating a local food economy in North Carolina.

: Oral history interview with Jen Blair, 2018; Jen Blair of Pilot Brewing in Charlotte discusses Pilot Brewing, Cicerone training, the Beer Judge Certification Program, home brewing, the Craft Maltsters Guild, and the brewing process.

: Oral history interview with Briana Brake, 2022; Briana Brake is the owner and brewer at Spaceway Brewing Company, a minority-owned and woman-owned brewery located in the Rocky Mount Mills in Rocky Mount, NC. In this interview, Brake discusses how she developed an interest in craft beer and brewing and how she was recruited to open Spaceway at Rocky Mount Mills. She talks about the brewery incubator program at Rocky Mount Mills and the ways in which this program allowed her brewery to open and grow.

: Oral history interview with William Brown, 2020; SouthEnd Brewing opened at 117 W Lewis Street in Greensboro North Carolina in November of 2019. William Brown is the head brewer at SouthEnd, and discusses his time in the industry, beer tourism, and what makes SouthEnd a unique addition to the brewing industry in Greensboro.

: Oral history interview with Chris Buckley, 2018; Chris Buckley, head brewer at Red Oak Brewery in Whitsett, North Carolina, discusses his education and prior work experience in Germany, the decisions by Red Oak to focus on lagers only, the impact of legislation on the brewing industry in North Carolina, and the growth of the brewery's physical, public spaces. He specifically mentions the Craft Freedom Movement, an ongoing lawsuit in which brewery owners are challenging the state's production distribution cap in court.

: Oral history interview with Brad Casanova and Steven Anan, 2019; Brad Casanova and Steven Anan are co-founders of Archetype Brewing located in Asheville, North Carolina. The duo met at Hi-Wire Brewing before opening Archetype in 2017. Their beers have won several awards since its opening, including Best in Show at the 2018 North Carolina Brewers Cup and at the North Carolina State Fair Beer Competition. In their interview, Mr. Casanova and Mr. Anan discuss the founding and growth of Archetype, the company's philosophy, the awards they have won, and the craft beer industry.

: Oral history interview with Raelle Childers, 2018; Raelle Childers, assistant brewer at Pilot Brewing in Charlotte, NC, discusses her background as a home brewer, her process in developing new recipes, and some challenges that come with moving from home brewing to commercial brewing. She also discusses some of the challenges that come with being a woman in a male-dominated industry.

: Oral history interview with John Clowney, 2020; John Clowney, owner and CEO of Bull City Ciderworks, discusses their cider, locations for production and taprooms, and the cider industry today. He discusses the impact of Bull City on Lexington and the Depot District. He also compares craft cider with beer and wine, discussing industry and legislative similarities and differences.

: Oral history interview with Collette Coggins and Morgan Owle-Crisp, 2018; Morgan Owle-Crisp, co-owner and president, and Collette Coggins, co-owner and vice president, discuss their work at 7Clans Brewing in Cherokee, NC. They discuss their decision to begin the brewery through contract brewing, their plans for future growth, and the ways in which they bring their Cherokee heritage into the beer names and artwork.

: Oral history interview with Ellie Craig, 2022; Ellie Craig is the Marketing, Sales, and Public Relations Manager at Front Street Brewery in Wilmington, NC, a position she has held since 2008. She is also active with the Cape Fear Craft Beer Alliance, serving as its president in 2022. In this interview, Ellie discusses her career path, the evolution of Front Street and the Cape Fear region brewing scene, and the impact of COVID-19 on Front Street and the craft beer industry in Wilmington.

: Oral history interview with Kelly Cubbin, 2018; Kelly Cubbin, owner and manager at Southern Appalachian Brewery in Hendersonville, NC, discusses the work of purchasing an existing brewery in 2006, changes to the local brewing industry since she and her husband bought the brewery, and the importance of supporting the local community and other local businesses. She also talks about the resources that she and her husband relied on when entering the industry, including other local brewery owners and local organizations aimed at assisting small business owners.

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