Rebekah Werner

It’s no secret that we hold our team in high esteem around here. They are the heart and soul of Blackbird Brewery and we want to bring that into the beer we serve. Eventually, each one of our valuable team members will create a beer in collaboration with Ian. The first release of our team […]

The elves at Blackbird Brewery have been busy preparing the brewery for you to celebrate the holiday season with us! From new beers to new events, we’ve been working behind the scenes to create a space where you can kick back and enjoy all this joyous season has to bring. Read on to learn what

Harmony and Ian VanGundy envisioned a tightknit, hardworking crew when they began selecting members for their team last year. Harmony explains how the team at Blackbird Brewery has surpassed even their highest expectations. Our team is the heart and soul of Blackbird. They love our business as much as we do and have taken ownership

We would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of our customers! We value your business and are so grateful for your support. We would also like to thank the Wake Forest community as a whole for welcoming us to your tribe! As you begin your Thanksgiving meal prep, it’s important

The holidays are just around the corner and the Blackbird Brewery team is ready to bring on the cheer! From entertaining to gifts, we’ve got everything you need to prepare for the season. Read on to learn how to order a keg for your holiday party, reserve a space for your next gathering, order exclusive

It’s the season of giving and we’re all about it at Blackbird Brewery! This month, we are collecting blood donations for the Blood Connection, canned goods for the Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry, and participants for a yoga flow where 100% of proceeds go to our local food bank. With so many ways to contribute, there’s

The Blackbird Brewery team would like to wish you a Happy Halloween! We had a great time celebrating with you last weekend and look forward to more celebrating this evening and on into the month of November. Read on to learn the winners of last weekend’s costume contests, how to download your pics, what beverages

Mikey Bourqaurdez, fondly known as Mikey B, brings over a decade of experience to his brewer role at Blackbird Brewery. His journey began with a part time job at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery in Richmond, VA while he was in college. He started on the bottling line and worked his way up to a full-time

Lexie Zielke (aka lexiconZZZ), is the first staff member to be featured in our series of staff-brewed beers. Her beer, a West Coast Pale Ale called “A Little Hustle” is an homage to the hustler in all of us and will be released during Thursday night’s “A Little Hustle Hip Hop Night.” Read on to

As proud supporters of our friends at Proximity Brewing Company and Glori Cocktail Bar in Durham, we were thrilled to produce a collab for their widely acclaimed event, Blacktoberfest, held this Saturday, October 14th at Garland Hall in Durham. Both companies are newly opened, independent black owned businesses in Durham who share our passion for