Oak and Grist – Descendent

Style of Beer:
American Single Malt Whiskey

Riverbend Malt(s) Used:
Dark Munich (2-Row Barley Malt)

Tasting Notes:

While still rooted in the Speyside-style, we developed this whiskey to be more familiar to the American palate. The addition of munich malt allowed us to draw darker fruit and caramel profile into the spirit. We allowed this spirit to age in a combination of new charred American oak barrels (heavy, sweet, nutty, grainy) and used bourbon barrels (vibrant and light aromas, ethereal top notes on the palate).

When/Where Available:
Distillery and ABC Stores across North Carolina.

Release Type:
Seasonal

Release State:
North Carolina

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End of Days Distillery – Survivors Cut Rye Whiskey

Style of Beer:
Rye Whiskey

Riverbend Malt(s) Used:
Carolina Rye (Rye Malt)

Tasting Notes:

Aged for at least two years, the barrel imparts a rich, smooth finish and a deep caramel hue to the spirit. With rye malt comprising 65% of the mash bill, Survivors Cut Rye stands out with its spice-forward flavors, showcasing the essence of this beloved style.

When/Where Available:
At the Distillery or your local ABC store.

Release Type:
Year Round

Release State:
North Carolina

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NoFo Brew Co – Glacier Lookout

Style of Beer:
New Zealand Pilsner

Riverbend Malt(s) Used:
Cumberland Pilsner, Hickory Corn, Great Chit

Tasting Notes:

NoFo/Cherry Street Brewing Collaboration. Light in color and body, this style is quite refreshing with loads of tropical fruit in the nose. Riverbend malts and corn were used as the base. Hops are a blend of NZ hops known as “”HopZilla””.

When/Where Available:
Cumming, Gainesville, and Cleveland Breweries.

Release Type:
Limited

Release State:
Georgia

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Oak & Grist – Barrel Reserve Genever Inspired Gin

Style of Beer:
Gin

Riverbend Malt(s) Used:
Custom 2-Row Malted Barley

Tasting Notes:

With notes of honeycomb, raisinated fruit, tobacco barn, and mint, this single-barrel reserve gin uses 100% malted 2-Row Barley from Riverbend Malt House. You will find notes of honey, graham cracker, orange blossom, and warming spice on the palate thanks to a custom grain bill and vapor-infused botanicals.

When/Where Available:
Available now at the distillery.

Release Type:
Limited

Release State:
North Carolina

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Legion Brewing Plaza Midwood – Hot Fuzz

Style of Beer:
Fruited American-Style Sour

Riverbend Malt(s) Used:
Appalachian Wheat Malt; Heritage Malt

Tasting Notes:

A mouth-watering, effervescent kettle sour brewed with 100% Riverbend Malt, jalapeños, and locally sourced peaches. Refreshing notes of stone fruit with a mild spice from the jalapeños, which are added to the boil to provide more flavor to the resulting beer than just heat.

When/Where Available:
Limited availability on draft.

Release Type:
Limited

Release State:
North Carolina

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Oddstory Brewing Co. – Still Fresh

Style of Beer:
Wet Hop IPA

Riverbend Malt(s) Used:
Southern Select (2-Row Barley Malt)

Tasting Notes:

Honey-sweet southern select provides malt backbone for the fresh hops for a classic American IPA bitterness with notes of pine, grapefruit, and bitter orange peel. 10% of proceeds will be donated to Hurricane Helene relief efforts in Asheville, North Carolina.

When/Where Available:
On draft and to-go.

Release Type:
Limited

Release State:
Tennessee

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Mountain Layers Beer – Always Honey in Bryson

Style of Beer:
Sour Honey Ale

Riverbend Malt(s) Used:
Hull and Oats (Oat Malt)

Tasting Notes:

Tropical flavors abound with this sour ale brewed with clover honey, vanilla, lactose, passion fruit, and guava.

When/Where Available:
Available at our taproom.

Release Type:
Limited

Release State:
North Carolina

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Printshop Beer Co. – Gravy

Style of Beer:
Red Rye Ale with Coffee

Riverbend Malt(s) Used:
Carolina Rye Malt

Tasting Notes:

With 3 pounds coffee infused per barrel of beer, this fan favorite has plenty of coffee flavor complementing the spice from the Carolina Rye malt.

When/Where Available:
Limited availability in the Knoxville taproom.

Release Type:
Limited

Release State:
Tennessee

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ASW Distillery – Fiddler Syncopation

Style of Beer:
Single Malt Bourbon

Riverbend Malt(s) Used:
100% Bloody Butcher Corn Malt

Tasting Notes:

The nose is rich in sweetness with a hint of savoriness to boot – thick caramel sauce, spiced cola, with date and raisin fruitiness and a pinch of candied bacon jam.

The palate is incredibly viscous, toasty like their toasted Fiddlers from last year with heavy chocolate ganache, clinging dried fruits, and lots of charred citrus on the palate.

The finish is the best part, flat cola sweetness as more of the savoriness draws out along with long, toasted oak and continually developing petrichor.

When/Where Available:
Distillery only. Extremely limited first run resulted in high demand and low supply; more production planned for future releases.

Release Type:
Limited

Release State:
Georgia

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Asheville Brewing Company – Perfect Haze

Style of Beer:
New England IPA

Riverbend Malt(s) Used:
Base Camp (2-Row Barley Malt)

Tasting Notes:

A Perfect Haze is our high-quality execution of a modern classic, bursting with flavors and aromas of fresh tropical fruit.

When/Where Available:
Currently available at our North and Downtown - South Slope taprooms.

Release Type:
Limited

Release State:
North Carolina

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