August 27, 2007

New Microbrewery Calls Durham Home

Durham’s New Brewery, Plus Recent National Restaurant Write-Ups

Durham has been known for its food scene and its nationally recognized restaurants and chefs for years, and now due to the popularity of many places like Bull McCabes and Tyler’s Restaurant & Taproom, the World Beer Festival and now, a new brewery, the community is becoming a great location for beer connoisseurs as well.

The North Carolina General Assembly passed legislation during the 2005 session that lifted the previous 6% alcohol beverage volume (ABV) cap to 15%, which has allowed more craft breweries and brewpubs to open in the Tar Heel State.

That situation just got a little better, thanks to Andy Miller and Rick Tufts, who recently moved from Connecticut and have opened Triangle Brewing Company. The new microbrewery – a wholesale operation, not a brewpub – specializes in Belgian and American style ales, brewed without pasteurization. For the time being, the company’s flagship brew Belgium Golden Ale is the brewery's only beer available for sale. Tufts plans to introduce an Abbey Dubbel around the first of next year, followed by an Imperial Amber.

You'll find the Belgian Golden Ale on tap at Satisfaction in Brightleaf Square, and Tyler's Taproom will start pouring it next week.

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In other news, Durham’s restaurants continue to receive recognition by the national and regional media.

Food & Wine Magazine recently praised Nana’s, Magnolia Grill, Piedmont, Rue Cler, Tonali, and soon-to-open Watts Grocery. Click here and here to read the complete articles.

Vin Rouge, Nana’s, Chamas Churrascaria, and the Washington Duke Inn's Fairview Dining Room received Wine Spectator's online Award of Excellence.

Gourmet Magazine features several Durham Hispanic restaurants in this month’s issue. The magazine recommends five great Mexican restaurants in Durham, including Taquería Lopez on Hillsborough Road, Los Comales and Super Taquería on Roxboro Road, El Paraíso on S. Alston Street, and Taquería La Vaquita on Chapel Hill Road.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has released its “2007 Top 10 Vegetarian-Friendly Minor League Ballparks” and the Durham Bulls Athletic Park ranked #1. The Durham Bulls facility was noted for its veggie burgers, veggie dog, veggie burrito, salad and fruit cups. To find out more, click here.

New Microbrewery Calls Durham Home

Durham’s New Brewery, Plus Recent National Restaurant Write-Ups

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