Upcoming in the Weekly Surge

My next column in the Weekly Surge describes another beer dinner -- this one with Highland Brewing of Asheville, N.C.

Plus, I offer a sneak preview of the Myrtle Beach Gordon Biersch's gluten-free beer.

Look for the next edition of the Weekly Surge on Thursday!

Saturday: Beer dinner with Highland Brewing at For What It's Worth

Shae Dannemiller, recently of Landmark Resort in Myrtle Beach, has moved to For What It's Worth, where he will be hosting a dinner paired Highland Brewing Co.'s beers. For What It's Worth is located at 7710 North Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach, SC. The cost is $40 per person. Call 843-497-5000 for more information.

Does Highland Gaelic Ale taste better in Asheville?

I was recently in Asheville, N.C., but my stay wasn't long enough to join the next tour of Highland Brewing Co.'s facilities. Damn!

On my way out of town, I went to Sunny Point Cafe in West Asheville for an outstanding late lunch.

I ordered a Highland Gaelic Ale in the bottle, wondering if it would taste any better than the Highland Gaelic Ale I find in the Myrtle Beach, S.C., area.

And it was pretty much the same, with the exception of maybe a little crisper carbonation, but that's to be expected.

It's a wonderful beer, as the rest of Highland's brews are, and I hope to make the brewery tour next time.

http://www.sunnypointcafe.com
http://www.highlandbrewing.com