Lexie Zielke

You step through the front door and feel the soft breeze blow across the bar from the open garage. Sunshine soaks the room through the windows, the glow heightened by the lights twinkling above. As you near the bar, the hum of conversations heard from outside blends into the steady rhythm of the grooving music. […]

Get ready to pop the champagne and raise a pint! April has arrived with plenty of celebrations and thrilling events to look forward to. We’re getting a little nostalgic this month as we prepare for Blackbird Brewery’s 3rd Anniversary. What started as an idea poured into a glass has grown into a community where strangers

March arrives at Blackbird and Bird’s Nest with that unmistakable shift in the air. The garage door rolls open once again, patio season returns to the cocktail lounge, and new beverages splash into glasses waiting for you. At the brewery, enticing new releases are hitting the draft lines. At the bar, fresh concoctions have been

This month the tantalizing aroma of hops isn’t the only thing in the air at the taproom. February is here and with it comes a whole lot of love. Valentine’s Day is almost upon us, as well as the now beloved Galentine’s Day holiday celebrated on Feb. 13.  Let this be a reminder that you

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