Lexie Zielke

One of the unique qualities of Blackbird is the connection with the beer from beginning to end. We’ve cultivated a pseudo farm-to-table experience under one roof. Depending on the time of day, one can walk into the taproom and enjoy the aroma of barley or hops brewing, discuss the beers in the pipelines soon to […]

A new year is upon us and although we all must remember to change that pesky five to a six in our date books, much besides that is still the same at Blackbird. We’re still hosting your favorite weekly events, good vibes reign supreme at the taproom, and the delicious beer you all love is

2024 was a big year for Blackbird Brewery. Before we get too far into 2025, we wanted to take a moment to look back at some memorable moments we’ve enjoyed. We’re honored to have been recognized with numerous awards, to have partnered with some incredible organizations, and to have shared so many new brews and

January has once again arrived and winter has swept across the state. Despite the chilled temperatures, this is a hot time for beer in North Carolina and there’s nothing more exciting than the upcoming 13th annual NC Rare & Vintage Beer Tasting. The commencement of the festival is highly anticipated on its own, but this

 Thanksgiving is almost here and we’ve got the official Blackbird approved beer pairing guide to bring your favorite brewery to your table this year! Lately our brewers have been creating an incredible variety of tasty brews and we’re here to help guide you through our recommended Thanksgiving pairings. Munich Dunkel & Mashed Potatoes Mashed Potatoes

   For Oktoberfest at Blackbird, our brewers concocted a myriad of traditional German beers for the celebration. We brought back some classics, but also experimented with some more niche beer styles as well. One of these brews is our new Berliner Weisse. The Berliner Weisse has a rich and varied history, though the exact origination

A fun, new monthly event has hit the taproom… our Crokinole League. Hosted by Joe Rafferty and Joe Grimm, each month on a designated Wednesday, join us at Blackbird to play this entertaining game. Crokinole is a dexterity based tabletop game that incorporates elements of shuffleboard and curling on a smaller scale. Players take turns

Last week our team traveled to Charlotte for the NC Brewers Guild’s BrewSmart: Technical Brewing Conference. The sessions were hosted by Free Range Brewing and the one-day summit convened to discuss cutting edge brewing techniques and advanced practices. These masterclass sessions were hosted by a plethora of the latest and greatest brew professionals from North

Crafting Gold with Girl You Know Wit’s True Introducing the re-release of “Girl You Know Wit’s True” Belgian Witbier, a beer that captured the hearts and taste buds of judges at last year’s US Open Beer Festival, clinching the gold medal. With its perfect balance of traditional Belgian wit flavors and modern brewing techniques, this