It was a beautiful Fall day for this up-and-coming regional beer festival in one of the South's premeir cities. |
Kim Scholl (c), a member of festival host brewclub Carolina Brewmasters, entertained fest-goers with several contests, including the "hop toss". The gent shown here was able to toss the packet of hops into the kettle and won an attractive glass stein. |
The festival was a benefit in part for the Charlotte Trolley, a private, non-profit organization dedicated to returning electic streetcars to the city. |
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3rd Annual Charlotte Oktoberfest Atherton Mills - Charlotte, North Carolina Saturday, October 13, 2001 1 - 7 p.m. |
Scott Pyatt (l) brewer of Catawba Valley Brewing in Glen Alpine NC discusses his beers with an interested sampler while volunteer Jeff Davis (r) listens in. |
The 3rd annual Charlotte Oktoberfest was held in the Atherton Mills area, a rapidly developing entertainment disctrict just south of downtown. |
Festival organizers included Jason Randall (l), Douglas MacKay (c), and Ed Schumacher (r). Also involved were Marlond Meadows and Ale Clayson. |
Norm Randall (l), brand manager for Carolina Beer & Beverage in nearby Mooreseville NC, made sure everyone tasted the brewery's new pumpkin ale. |
Barbara Howells (l) of Dogwood Brewery in Atlanta GA and friend Katie Mayer (r). |
Special musical guests Russ Lipinsky (r) and his son (l) started the fest off with bluegrass songs. |
Jason Rembert of French Broad Brewery in Asheville NC serves up his lagers and ales. |
The festival was a benefit in part for the Charlotte Trolley, a private, non-profit organization dedicated to returning electic streetcars to the city. |
Tom Tolf (l) and Don Lynch (r), brewers for Front Street Brewing in Wilmingto NC |
Bluegrass band None of the Above kept things moving midway thru the festival. |
Brewer Gary Greenshields (lc) and wife Martha (l) of Greenshields Brewing in Raleigh NC |
Kim Scholl (c), a member of festival host brewclub Carolina Brewmasters, entertained fest-goers with several contests, including the "hop toss". The gent shown here was able to toss the packet of hops into the kettle and won an attractive glass stein. |
The four Charlotte-area Hops franchises brought a handy portable bar trailer and large crew, including brewer John Bradford (l), Jarod Hutton (lc), Josh Coggins (rc) and Krissy Manoni (r). |
Festival staffer Douglas MacKay (r), realizing he had two national Beer Drinkers of the Year present at the festival, set up an impromptu introduction of 1998 winner Bobby Bush of Hickory NC (1) and 2001 honoree Cornelia Corey of Clemmons NC (c). |
Brewer David Gonzalez of the Rock Bottom Brewery in Charlotte NC alongside festival assistant Jen Roe (r.) |
Would it be an Oktoberfest without Bavarian music? Nein said Die Alpenlander duo. |
With beer writer Bobby Bush (l) looking on, Derek Wilkinson (c) and Darren Wilkinson (r - no relation) of Bealer Wholesale handled the distributor duties for Redhook Ales. The booth was as well stocked with literature and Redhook tchotchkes as has been seen at recent festivals and was a crowd favorite. |
Ron Downer, brewmaster for Rocky River Brewery in Sevierville TN pours a perfect beer for an appreciative taster. |
Tom Davis, brewer for Thomas Creek Brewery in Greenville SC, and wife Terri enjoy the moment. |
Chrsitian Boos (l) brewer for Red Oak Bewery in Greensboro NC, discusses his beers with fans. |
Pat Johnson (l), brewer for Southend Brewery in Charlotte, alongside his GM Steve Vocke (c) and volunteer Tom Erb (r). |
David Virgil (r), brewer for Weeping Radish Brewery in Manteo NC, and Rick Mahoney (l) kept the beer and beer glasses moving. |
Paul Phllipon (r), brewer for Williamsville Brewery in Farmville NC and assistant Brandon Cubbage (rc) again found themselves a happening festival booth with their popular Mango Ale. |
It was a beautiful Fall day for this up-and-coming regional beer festival in one of the South's premeir cities. |
