Boasting camaraderie and community, our breweries are at the heart of Triangle-area drinking. Iza Wojciechowska dives into the world of home brewing with pro tips to get you started.

Curt Fields reminds us to load up on carbs at the top places in the Triangle to score a solid meal over brews . Corbie Hill writes about how the creative ethos behind the craft beer movement has inspired new local ciders. And, of course, we’ve got a beer guide of the entire Triangle to get you through it all.