Upstate Ale Trail

07/31/2025

Jazz Jam is back this Sunday, August 3rd at Fireforge Crafted Beer from 4 to 7 pm! The jam is open to all skill levels, and jazz vocalists are welcome to join in.

Enjoy an array of Fireforge house-made craft beers, wine and a myriad of non-alcoholic offerings, plus seasonal, colorful comfort fare from the kitchen.

🎹 Jazz Jam is back this Sunday, August 3rd at Fireforge from 4 to 7 pm! The jam is open to all skill levels, and jazz vocalists are welcome to join in. (You don’t have to play an instrument.) Enjoy an array of Fireforge house-made craft beers, wine and a myriad of non-alcoholic offerings, plus seasonal, colorful comfort fare from the kitchen.

07/24/2025

Enjoy a relaxing stay at Homewood Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown!

🌇 July flew by! But it’s not over yet!
Use those PTO days and enjoy a relaxing stay before back-to-school hits. 🎒☀️
📆 Book a few nights to recharge – you deserve it.

07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July, beer lovers! The Upstate Ale Trail is buzzing today. Many of our fantastic breweries are celebrating with specials and events. Head out and support local, grab a cold one, and enjoy the holiday!

07/03/2025

July 4th, Big Radio will heat up the Fireforge stage from 3-5 pm! Big Radio is a fun filled Party style band, performing all-time favorites and the most popular songs from the 50’s to present. Originating In New Orleans with band leader Brian (BB) Peters. Big radio is now back at it in the South Carolina upstate. BB has toured the globe with major national touring acts such as the Bruce Willis blues band, Chris Brown, Panic at the Disco, Steve Vai, Sheila E, 7th House & more.

While enjoying the sounds of Big Radio, nosh on a variety of meats & sides during our all-afternoon “Meat Sweats” event with pit & grill masters from Fireforge & Project Host from 11:30 am to 6 pm. We’ll be releasing the menu throughout the day as our myriad of smoked & grilled delights are ready. Don’t sleep on our sassy sides - AND, save room for our favorite summer beer: 🍑 Pool Honeys Peach Milkshake IPA, which will be released on July 4th! In addition, 10% of Taproom Sales from the day will benefit Project Host.

06/17/2025

Come join Kite Hill Brewing Co in celebration on Saturday, June 21 with a day full of music, fun, and Clemson's finest beer!

06/10/2025

Join Fireforge Crafted Beer for live music with Seth & Sara this Friday, June 13th from 7-9 pm.

Join us for live music with Seth & Sara this Friday June 13th from 7-9 pm. Seth and Sara Brand have been trekking across the country performing since 2018. Seth has been recognized and praised through the states for his mesmerizing vocals, heartfelt tunes, and raw talent on the strings. His passionate performance, aided by his wife Sara, on percussion translates into a show filled with love, humor, heartbreak, dancing, and a rootsy kind of edge.

06/03/2025

Way to go, Liability Brewing Co.!

It’s finally here! Can’t wait to get it up on the wall.

World Beer Cup Gold Medal for Feral Garden Gnome : Belgian Blonde

Aroma: banana bread, clove, Anjou pear
Flavor: clover honey, plantain, white pepper

05/05/2025

Buy tickets for Forge Fest happening June 20-22! https://mailchi.mp/0b449c452b5f/april2025enewsletter

04/17/2025

Buzz on over to Kite Hill Brewing Co for the special release of Sticky Situation!

🍺🐝 Tonight! 🐝🍺

Buzz on over to Kite Hill for the special release of Sticky Situation -- a brown ale brewed with local honey from Bee Well Honey Farm and several members of the Oconee County Beekeepers Association. This will be available on draft and in 4 packs when we open at 4, with a special presentation from Joey Smith all about bees. Come learn about bees, drink some honey beer, and have some fun!

Special thanks to Lake Hartwell Country for their support in this project! They'll be on hand to talk about all the wonderful things they do for our corner of the state.

04/07/2025

Greenville Craft Beer Festival is almost here! Check out these local favorites who will be joining this year’s festival:
🍺Yee-Haw Brewing Co. from Greenville, SC & TN
🍺Liability Brewing Co. from Greenville, SC
🍺Double Stamp Brewing from Greenville, SC

Grab your tickets here 👉 https://gvlbeerfest.com/

04/04/2025

Join these amazing brewers at Kite Hill on May 17 for an afternoon of beer tasting, live bluegrass, barbecue, and friendship. Tickets are on sale now!

https://www.ticketsignup.io/.../LilOleBeerFestivalClemsonSC3

03/19/2025

Don’t wait! Ticket prices are going up soon! Lock yours in today!
https://gvlbeerfest.com

The countdown is on! We’re officially 30 days out from a day filled with:
✔️ 50+ breweries
✔️ Unlimited pours
✔️ Good vibes, great people, and even better beer

April 13, 2025 at Fluor Field
Don’t wait! Ticket prices are going up soon! Lock yours in today!
https://gvlbeerfest.com

We will also be donating 100% of profits to NC Craft Brewers Foundation and NCCF Disaster Relief Fund. For more information visit the link in our bio.