Spring is tasting great in Asheville.

Saturday, May 6th heralds the 4th Annual Sharpen the Blades Saison Fest, a celebration of the season, of craft beer and of a beer style that continues to inspire brewers the world over and drinkers alike. 30+ Breweries from around North Carolina and the country will converge at Burial Beer’s taproom from 2-10pm to pour the some of the best Saisons the country has to offer.

In addition to fresh and funky farmhouse ales, Sharpen the Blades will feature a Seasonal Feast by Salt & Smoke and Live Music by Tiny Mountains, Fashion Bath, VIA and Ouroboros Boys.

Sharpen the Blades Participating Breweries

Allagash Brewing Company

Birds Fly South Ale Project

Blackberry Farm Brewery

Brown Truck Brewery

Casa Agria Specialty Ales

Creature Comforts Brewing

Ethereal Brewing Co.

Fonta Flora Brewery

Free Range Brewing

Great Raft Brewing

Haw River Farmhouse Ales

Hi-Wire Brewing

Holy Mountain Brewing

J. Wakefield Brewing

Kent Falls Brewing Company

New Belgium Brewing

McLean Hallmark is taking specific notice of brewery needs and offering protection against a variety calamities.

Other Half Brewing

One World Brewing

Oxbow Brewing Company

Pisgah Brewing Company

Ponysaurus Brewing Company

Southern Brewing

Steel String Brewery

The Lost Abbey

Three Taverns Brewery

Transmitter Brewing

TRVE Brewing Co.

Brouwerij t’Verzet

Wedge Brewing Company

Wicked Weed Brewing

Wooden Robot Brewery

Wrecking Bar Brewpub

Zebulon Artisan Ales

Two Dollars Pale Ale Collaboration with Hoof Hearted

Sometimes a beer starts with inspiration outside the beer. Sharing a mutual love for one of the 80s best films, and the heathen child that haunts it, Burial decided to offer a beer in the taproom for just $2. To do so, they pulled from fiscally-responsible influences beyond what is in your typical pale ale, enlisting coriander and lime peel to provide a sharp, summery spice reminiscent of farmhouse ale favorites. They also employed a modest dry hop featuring lupulin powder and an expressive yeast to provide even more oomph.

Available in 12oz-6packs, the beer is a hazy golden color and clocks in with 5% ABV and 40 IBUs.