Wedge Brewing and New Belgium Brewing have teamed up for a neighborhood brewing collaboration to benefit greenway non-profit, Friends of Connect Buncombe (FOCB) with a take on the traditional German ale, a Dunkelweizen. On Tuesday, November 15, join the breweries for a release party at the Wedge that starts at 5:00 p.m. Both breweries will have the beer on tap and for every pint of the Wedge/New Belgium Dunkelweizen sold, $1 will be donated to putting greenways on the ground in Buncombe County.

5:00 p.m. Bicycle Beer Delivery – meet at Wedge for a group ride delivering Dunkelweizen to New Belgium

6:00 p.m. Release Party at Wedge – Brewers talk beer, FOCB talks greenways, Blue Dragons rock music, beer pours

“It was a pleasure getting to take part in the creation of this beer with Ian Leightner (Wedge brewer) and Alex Dwoinen (New Belgium brewer), and an even greater pleasure having New Belgium as our neighbor,” says Andy Shepard, Wedge brewer. “I’m excited by the thought of continued collaboration and brewing more beer in the future. Love, Andy xoxo.”

Brewed in the heart of the River Arts District at the Wedge, Dunkelweizen is a take on a traditional German Dark Wheat Ale, using a decoction mash to bring out malt character reminiscent of chocolate banana bread. Freshly cracked black pepper compliments clove notes from the yeast, with a tart, clean finish. Enjoy this hearty fall beer, and help support Friends of Connect Buncombe. ABV: 6.3%

“We are so grateful for the support and leadership of the brewing community,” says Suzanne Malloy, Director of Friends of Connect Buncombe. “Imagine one day when our neighborhoods are connected by greenways to local breweries and gathering spots for all of us to enjoy. Working together we can make a difference in our communities.”