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Once I again I find myself reflecting on the end of one year and the beginning of the next. I realized the last few years have been so hard for one reason or another and I’ve found myself desperately waiting for the page to turn and a new beginning. And while this year was extremely challenging and I’m definitely looking forward to an arbitrary new beginning I can’t help but be super grateful for all the moments of love and growth and joy I’ve experienced this year. It was truly a year of deepening connections... So once again cheers to all of you who laughed uncontrollably with me, hugged me when I cried, took new adventures, and stood side by side as we navigated a year of politics 🙄, hurricane aftermath, and loss. Somehow we still managed to laugh. I love you all.

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Film dump from… the past 5 months… im sorry I’m just a girl!! Anyways I love my friends and the moments I get to capture with them!

📷: canon ae-1 program
🎞️: kodak gold 200, portra 800, fuji 400

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This weekend was such a dream!! I got to see my friends and family meet, (my favorite thing), eat amazing food, AND see my favorite band for the 13th time?? Just wow. I love Philly!! 💖

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2024. A quick recap of all the people, places, and things I’m grateful for (today & always).

1) I got glasses!!!! I can see!!!! Grateful for the leaves on the trees I can admire again!!
2) @erickwould helping make any celebration better
3) my sweet summer herb garden, made with the help of @erickwould, my plant daddy
4) This year I challenged myself in April to be a better human, and I learned so much about myself!
5) Seek-n-finds by the ocean during spontaneous day trips with @bridgesmichel
6) This dirty, dirty, filthy, beautiful camp lake (and these beautiful summer sisters of mine)
7) Camp. In all its glory.
8 & 9) Seeing (and still remembering) the Alamo
10) Asheville, and all the lovely humans who live there
11) The big boss being silly visiting my desk for a day
12) Being back in school! Im getting a HR certificate and feeling like a fish out of water getting back into studying
13) My wonderful parents who took me to the fair this year on my lunch break - so nostalgic being there with my mama
14) Hurricane Helene causing us to lose power and ~forcing~ me to make “work/schools-closed” pancakes in the dark
15) Sweet Ollie boy and our picnic dates
16) @shhbellee for always ALWAYS matching my energy and bringing out the best in me
17) @theforeverforeigner for being the most lovely host and my main squeeze
18) Last, but not least, our Benji boy who we miss dearly

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HAPPY GOTCHA DAY TO MY CLEM BOY!!!!

8 years, 3 cities, 10ish different homes, and this little creature has been my one constant. My freakin buddy. My favorite guy in the world. To know Clem for 5 minutes or forever is to know his sweet nature and kind eyes. I love him so hard and hope he’s around for a loooong time. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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August

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LAST FRIDAY NIGHT ✨

we celebrated the George’s and all of their love! what a beautiful night reuniting with some of the best college roommates and friends. it’s been amazing to watch your love story unfold after all these years to now husband and wife. love y’all so much 🩵

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Beer was my introduction to a life and career I could have never imagined existed.

As I finish up what may very well be my last beer festival, I'm overwhelmed with gratitude and humility for this journey. A lot of people took chances on me.

It gave me a new found respect for craft beverages and the role it plays in my life. It allowed me to share stories and imbibe with people I may never have met otherwise. It provided creative outlets and challenged me to never be stagnant.

It reignited my love for curating experiences, made me a better bartender, sent me around the globe in search of myself, provided new coastlines, endless education, and inspired me to explore wine, cider, and spirit production. It brought me friendships, unconditional love, and many nasty (but needed) reality checks. It gave me purpose and a reason to get out of bed on days when it felt unbearable. It saved my life.

If you've made it this far, I challenge you to find something that brings you absolute joy, I hope you find your people, but mostly-I hope you continue to find yourself. I say 'hasta luego' to a love that will always be a part of me, and 'howdy' to a piece I've longed to see again.

Here's to another decade of sharing gastronomy, passion, and beverages with you all. So excited to see what's on the horizon. Thank you for existing.

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“Goin’ Down the Road, Feeling Cold” is our newest Cold IPA, brought to you in celebration of @thewhalesouthslope opening on the South Slope in Asheville next week!

What the fuck is the difference between Cold IPA, IPL, and West Coast Pilsner, you ask? WELL, LEMME TELL YA! The way we took it, a Cold IPA is essentially an IPA fermented with Lager yeast, and with very low bitterness, but high in Malt character and new-school-fruity Hop character…and NOT LAGERED, just served fresh to preserve some of that Yeast character. A West Coast Pilsner, however, would be lower in Malt character and higher in bitterness and WOULD BE Lagered, and an IPL would be somewhere in between the two, but obviously Lagered for maximum briteness. Or so we think. The differences are minute, honestly, but we’re here to keep plugging away until we can all agree on the nomenclature! Chime in if you think you’ve got some clarity on this issue!

Mashed with 100% @riverbendmalt, comprised of Chesapeake Pils and a higher proportion than usual of Chit Malt. Hopped very generously in the Kettle and Whirlpool with Michigan Cascade, and to a lower target IBU than we’re used to. Fermented low and slow with our House Lager strain and spunded for natural carbonation. Dry Hopped with a blend of Michigan Centennial and Pacific Sunrise for equal parts dank, citrus, and bright fruit! Not Lagered, served fresh.

We experience someone telling us that we don’t know what a Cold IPA is, that undeniable feeling of accomplishment after opening a new bar in a time when you keep being told “Aren’t there enough beer bars and breweries in Asheville already?”, cold beers with good pals, fruity Orange Rinds in a freshly-scooped bread bowl filled with Wildflowers, and some nice resinous-pine character. Smooth, fruity, bright, and refreshing!

Available now in AVL, early next week in Durham! Cans and draft, baby! Keep those eyes peeled for the new Whale location’s opening, y’all! See ya there!

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TONIGHT!!! THE TIME IS NIGH!!!

The moment we have eagerly anticipated has arrived: The Opening of @vowl.bar. We cordially invite you to partake in our OFFICIAL LAUNCH PARTY! TONIGHT! Friday, May 17th, kicking off at 5pm and running until 2am. Our incredible staff have all worked tirelessly to bring you an insane party to kick off @avlbeer week, and we couldn’t be happier with how everything has come together. Come through. Dance. Drink. Be merry. Get a tattoo. Ask us why we can’t spell anything right. Tell the crew they’re beautiful and talented. Dance some more. Cheers.

Featuring:

Flash Tattoo Pop-up from @jd_burnett
Spring Cocktail Menu Drop!!!
Boilermaker Specials
New Natural Wines and Ciders
Mocktails and N/A offerings galore
“Hustle is Weird” AVL Super Collab
“Atomic Bomb” Tropical Tiki GF Sour (DSSOLVR & VOWL Collab)
DJ set from @abudissary (w/ a special opening DJ…)
And a couple more surprises you’re not gonna want to miss!

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Ayyyyy, you’re not gonna believe this! Get ready for GABA Fools, A Sopranos themed party! Call your therapist, because this April 6th at 6pm in Asheville, we ain’t even jokin’. Bada Bing!

A night of track suits, gold chains, and slick back hair, where we toast the 25th year anniversary of everyone’s favorite family rom-com, The Sopranos. With all due respect, you’re a fool if you miss this!

It’s gonna be a real banger, capisce!? Come decked out as your favorite character. Get ready to bust a move to the beats of @DjBridalPartiBucardi (spinning up at 8pm) and sip on some all new secret Vaperil Fools surprise brews!(If you’ve read this far, it’ll make sense later, I promise) Maybe even get into some “funny business” with our jello “mug” shots and “Some Pulp” Creamsicle Hard Slushies.

Gabba Fools at DSSOLVR, when you’re here, you’re family.

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