Today is National IPA Day + tomorrow is International Beer Day, so we’ve put together a beer dictionary to tell you about different beer types, where you can find them in Raleigh, and what food pairings work best with your beer.
Brewing process of Hell Yes Ma'am | Photo by RALtoday
Beer at Raleigh Brewing | Image by RALtoday
🍻Amber + Red Ale | Red and amber ales typically taste like caramel, dried fruit, or coffee — more sour than sweet. Pair with a hearty slow cooker meat.
Local rec: Accustomed at Funguys Brewing
🍻Belgian Style Beer | Belgian beers come in pale ales, dark ales, fruity beers, and sour ales. Belgian-style beers have a high alcohol content + low bitterness. Pair with cheese and potato dishes.
Local recs: Affluent at Neuse River Brewing + Hell Yes Ma’am at Raleigh Brewing
🍻Kolsch | A German-style hybrid of both lagers and ales. These beers are light + refreshing and are great for NC late summer days. Pair with sausage and sauerkraut.
Local rec: Local Kolsch at Lonerider Brewing
🍻Pale Lager | A crisp, light-bodied + moderately hoppy beer. Pair with a classic margherita pizza.
Local rec: Storm Brew (the official beer of the Carolina Hurricanes) at R&D Brewing
🍻India Pale Ale (IPA) | These beers can be bitter + have high alcohol levels. They can range from citrus flavors to stronger, more bitter flavors — depending on the hops used. These are usually the intro beer for new beer drinkers. Pair with fish + chips.
Local rec: Trophy Wife (a Session IPA) at Trophy Brewing Co. + Parking Ticket (a hazy IPA) at Little City Brewing
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Active
- Education Golf Tournament | Thurs., Aug. 5 | 12 p.m. | MacGregor Downs Country Club, 430 St. Andrews Ln., Cary | Free | Play in this golf tournament that benefits various education programs like Honor A Teacher + First Year Teacher Awards. 🏌️
- HIIT/Bootcamp class | Thurs., Aug. 5 | 8–9 a.m. | City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville St. | Get in your morning workout with the YMCA at this mini pop up class.
Drink
- Out of Office “OOO” | Thurs., Aug. 5 | 4:30–6:30 p.m. | Frontier RTP, 800 Park Offices Dr., Durham | Free | Invite your co-workers + enjoy a glass of wine or beer from Frontier RTP.
TryThis
- Sewing + Quilt Expo | Thurs., Aug. 5–Sat., Aug. 7 | Thurs.–Fri., 10 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. + Sat., 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Raleigh Convention Center | $8+ | Take classes, shop + check out fascinating quilt designs in this 3-day event.
Civic
Biz
- Introduction to the Raleigh Chamber | Thurs., Aug. 5 | 9–10 a.m. | Raleigh Chamber, 800 S. Salisbury St. | Prospective members are invited to this event to learn more about the Raleigh Chamber.
Talk
- Thursday Novel Readers Book Discussion | Thurs., Aug. 5 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Engage in this librarian-led discussion on “The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House” by Kate Andersen Brower. 📚
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Weather
- 77º | Mostly cloudy | 20% chance of rain
Development
- The 500 block of Hillsborough Street near Morgan Street Food Hall could be getting a makeover — a DC-based developer has filed plans for an 8-story development between Hillsborough + West Morgan streets. It would include residential units above office and retail space, totaling 166,166 sqft. (Triangle Business Journal)
Biz
- Insurance startup, Synchrono Group of Raleigh — led by the former president + CEO of another major insurance company in Raleigh — has raised ~$3.2 million in a funding round from 10 investors. The startup focuses on the gig economy. 💸(Triangle Business Journal)
List
- Everybody say, “Raleigh Parks!” Check out this list of the most Instagrammable spots at Raleigh Parks to capture this summer. Grab the kids + your camera and head outdoors. ProTip: if you haven’t seen the chainsaw art at the sensory garden in Durant Nature Preserve, we recommend starting there. 📸
Trending
- If you haven’t been able to keep up with the Olympic events happening at all hours of the day, literally, then check out this report card by Triangle Business Journal of how some of the Triangle athletes fared this year. 🏅
Number
- $148 million. Records now show that was the number on the price tag for the Wells Fargo Capitol Center tower in Downtown when Raleigh-based Highwoods Properties purchased it. The deal, which was announced in April but recently closed, also included paying $142.5 million for the Captrust Tower in Downtown. 💰(Triangle Business Journal)
Featured
- The Unscripted Hotel in Downtown Durham was featured on USA Today’s list of the 10 Best Roadside Motels. The hotels were nominated by a panel of industry experts + editors, and then voted on by the public to determine winners. You might recognize The Unscripted from its Igloos on the Patio last winter.
WaterCooler
- Christian McCaffrey, running back for the Carolina Panthers, has the highest overall rating for his position in the Madden NFL 22 video game, EA Sports announced prior to the launch of the game worldwide on Fri., Aug. 20. The Panthers’ first preseason game is Aug. 15 at 1 p.m. 🏈
Asked
- Reader Gerry D. wants to know the best local spot for shrimp + grits. We’ve tried the signature Southern dish at Parkside Restaurant, Tupelo Honey, and Whiskey Kitchen — let us know your go-to spot for shrimp and grits here. 🍤
Vote
- Which restaurant serves the best eggs in NC? Through Aug. 8 (only a few days left), nominate a local restaurant in your area + they could win a $1,000 prize after a tough year, thanks to North Carolina’s egg farmers. Nominate as many restaurants as you’d like — you’ll be entered to win weekly gift cards, too. 🍳 Ⓟ
Giveaway
- CHEF’S CRAFT® Gourmet Chicken is making back-to-school easier by giving away one $500 grocery shopping spree, two air fryers, and three $50 grocery gift cards. Enter to win now through Sept. 6. All entrants receive $2 off CHEF’S CRAFT chicken products, found locally here. 🍗 Ⓟ
FeaturedDig
This North Raleigh home has figured out the perfect way to binge-watch all of the Star Wars films — in a movie theater dedicated to the franchise. The home is currently on the market for $1.5 million + is going viral for its Star Wars and Star Trek themed decorations.
If that wasn’t enough of a conversation-starter, the house is actually owned by an 11-time Grammy award-winning artist + pastor — Shirley Caesar. Shirley went viral herself in 2016 for the Thanksgiving meme U Name It, featuring an edited version of her singing "Beans, greens, potatoes, tomatoes... you name it!"
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