The city of Asheville may not even be in the top ten most-populated cities in North Carolina, but it might be the state's capital for breweries. Thanks to the generosity of listeners Benji and Suzanne, we drink five beers from Asheville (and the surrounding area) that represent a wide amount of styles - and Craig is absolutely giddy about a secret Chicagoland connection to one. Also, Craig has found a secret bag that is oddly fortuitous; Ryan's taking a week off to put on bread weight; and we'd like a spritz of that Red Vine Perfume, please.

Beers Reviewed

Hillman Beer - Old Fort Original (American Lager)

Zillicoah Beer Company - Bo Pils (Open-fermented Czech-style Pilsner)

Cellarest Beer Project - Marakio (India Pale Lager fermented in a cherrywood foedre)

Burial Beer Co. (w/ Cloudwater Brew Co.) - A Compilation of Sporadic Contemplations From Minds Unraveled (Imperial stout w/ toasted coconut, fresh orange zest, and cocoa butter)

Whistle Hop Brewing Company - Ilaria (Mezcal barrel-aged smoked peach Lichtenhainer)