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The best beers in Raleigh, according to Untappd
A tall can of Crank Arm Brewing's Road Hazard on Fayetteville Street.
Crank Arm’s Road Hazard is a highly ranked brew on Untappd. | Photo courtesy of Crank Arm Brewing
Untappd is a beer-tracking app where users can check in at breweries, rate and review new beers out of five, and explore bevs internationally. Whether you’re a beer devotee or just trying to find what you love, here are some of the most popular + highest rated brews currently found in Raleigh, according to Untappd users.

A tribute to the City of Oaks, Raleigh Brewing Company’s Belgian Golden Hell Yes Ma’am (3.75/5) packs a fruity, spicy, and warming punch. Careful — it’s easy to drink, even with 9.2% ABV.

While you visit Ancillary* Fermentation’s cool outdoor space, try Permanently Impermanant (3.7/5), a juicy IPA.

Crank Arm Brewing Company’s Road Hazard (3.84/5) is a New England-style hazy IPA which the brewery describes as a “cloudy mouthful of hoppy happiness.”

A coffee-infused brew, the Hidden Pipe (3.87/5) porter from Raleigh Brewing Company is a bitter beer with sweet elements for a balanced sip.

The 10% ABV Remix Double IPA (4/5) from R&D Brewing is a pineapple-y and slightly carbonated hoppy beer with a bronze medal from the 2019 U.S. Open Beer Championships.

Taking gold at Trophy Brewing is Cloud Surfer (3.94/5) a dry hopped IPA — try the Double Surfer for an even hoppier + fruitier flavor.

When you head to Raleigh-newcomer Ponysaurus’s new digs, give the classic IPA (3.75/5) a try with notes of citrus + cedar.

If you want a whole flight of possibilities, head to Raleigh Beer Garden. With nearly 400 beers on tap, ranging from local to halfway across the globe, it’s the Guinness World Record holder for the most beers on draft — and of course Guinness is on tap too.

If you just can’t decide, explore Untappd’s favorites from this landmark beer garden, or any other local restaurant + bar.

To connect with other local beer lovers, try joining one of Raleigh’s beer and wine clubs and get hoppy with new pals.
 
Events
Thursday, Oct. 26
  • Pumpkin Spice Floral Design Class | Thursday, Oct. 26 | 6:30-8 p.m. | The English Garden Raleigh Florist, 6308 Angus Dr., Ste. A, Raleigh | $55 | Make a beautiful bouquet with fall blooms in a cream or orange ceramic pumpkin.
  • Luke Bryan: Country On Tour 2023 | Thursday, Oct. 26 | 7 p.m. | Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, 3801 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh | $40-$200 | Listen to this country star perform popular songs like “Drunk on You” and “Play it Again.”
  • Theatre Raleigh presents “Barbecue” | Thursday, Oct. 26 | 8 p.m. | Theatre Raleigh, 6638 Old Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh | $32-$45 | Laugh along to this award-winning play centered around a dysfunctional group of siblings.
Friday, Oct. 27
  • Sorry Papi Halloween Tour: The All Girl Party - 21+ | Friday, Oct. 27 | 8 p.m. | The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh | $25-$40 | Gather your girl gang for an all-women costume party with DJs, a ghostly glam area, and spooky themed drinks.
  • UNC-Chapel Hill vs. Icepack | Friday, Oct. 27 | 8 p.m. | Invisalign Arena, 111-100 Competition Center Dr., Morrisville | Free | Head to the ice for a classic Tobacco Road matchup.
  • North Carolina Opera Presents “La Traviata” | Friday, Oct. 27, Sunday, Oct. 29 | Times vary | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South St., Raleigh | $25-$125 | Raise a glass to Verdi’s dazzling tale of fate and forbidden love. Renowned for its soaring arias + heart-wrenching ending, see the Parisian romance that inspired “Moulin Rouge!” and “Pretty Woman."*
Saturday, Oct. 28
  • Spellbound at Mordecai | Saturday, Oct. 28 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh | Free | Participate in this children’s Halloween market with magic, fortune tellers, and pumpkin painting — plus, show up in your costume.
  • Halloween Double Feature Movie | Saturday, Oct. 28 | 6 p.m. | Dorothea Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Dr., Raleigh | Free | Spend the evening under the stars and watch a double feature of “Casper” and “Us” with food trucks, s’mores, and trick-or-treat opportunities.
  • Shop for a Cause - Michael Kors Lifestyle Crabtree | Saturday, Oct. 28 | 10 a.m.-9 p.m. | Michael Kors Lifestyle - Crabtree, 4325 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | Free | Shop Michael Kors Lifestyle at Crabtree on Saturday, Oct. 28 to give back — a portion of proceeds from your purchase will go to the American Cancer Society.*
Sunday, Oct. 29
  • Fall Candle Making | Sunday, Oct. 29 | 4-6 p.m. | Sugar Euphoria Dessert Boutique, 606 N. Person St., Raleigh | $55 | Create your own autumnal candle while enjoying a dessert and complimentary beverage.
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Wellness

Hear the crisp crunch of autumn leaves more clearly
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A user holds the Horizon Go by hear.com. | Photo by hear.com
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News Notes
Featured
  • Premium ice cream brand Jeni’s will use Raleigh-based Slingshot Coffee cold brew for its new L’affogato dessert. Founder Jenny Bonchak has previously worked with the chain, and the offering is now available nationwide — including at the Village District scoop shop.
Open
  • The 400H tower on Hillsborough Street is welcoming tenants after two years of construction. Notably, Durham + Graham cafe Press Coffee Crêpes Cocktails will be on the ground floor, but there is no word on an opening date for the European-inspired spot yet. (Axios Raleigh)
Try This
  • In more beer news, Burial Beer Co. and A Place at the Table are releasing a collaborative new beer, the Endless Reception at the Table Fellowship Pilsner. Try this new brew next Wednesday, Nov. 1 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Burial’s downtown taproom. Cheers!
Arts
  • In honor of Day of the Dead, a 12-foot-tall “La Catrina” sculpture, designed by José Luis Martinez Pasillas, has been installed in One Exchange Plaza as part of a traveling project from Chicago. La Catrina is an icon of Day of the Dead representing the view of death by celebrants. This artwork will be on display until Saturday, Nov. 4.
Concert
  • Sola Coffee Cafe will welcome Italian bluegrass group La Terza Classe for a one-night-only concert at the cafe on Saturday, Nov. 11. This will be La Terza Classe’s fourth stop at Sola, and wine, beer + popcorn will be available to attendees.
Real Estate
  • A building on Fayetteville Street is up for auction for a third of its value. The property at 227 Fayetteville St. is home to Poyner YMCA, Amitie Macaron, and VitalSource. The 100,000+ sqft of office space + land is valued at over $15 million, but it is being auctioned for $5.5 million as companies vacate in-person work spaces. (Triangle Business Journal)
Drink
  • Move over, pumpkin spice latte — have you tried an apple pie chai? Pro tip: Grab yourself a warm cup from Boxcar Coffee next time you’re getting your shopping done at Lowes Foods.*
Coming Soon
  • Calling all foodie fans. True Food Kitchen — an award-winning full-service restaurant + bar serving wholesome food made with quality ingredients — is planning to open in Spring 2024 in the Main District of North Hills. This will be the brand’s first restaurant in North Carolina. ICYMI, here’s five more coming-soon restaurants.*
 
Community

✍️ Redesign a historic alleyway

Help Raleigh redesign Commerce Place
A rendering of Commerce Place with street art and eateries.
What does the future of Commerce Place look like? You can help decide. | Rendering by McAdams via City of Raleigh
Led by the City’s Urban Projects Group, the City of Raleigh plans to reimagine Commerce Place, a historic alley in the Warehouse District.

Currently, this area is a loading zone for businesses and has unregulated parking spots. Local artist Anthony Ulinski has a storefront alone the street called Dovetail Woodworks, and the road is flanked by The Pit on West Davie Street and Raleigh Denim Workshop on West Martin Street.

The goal is to turn this underutilized space into a people-centered place with streeteries, public art, and other amenities. Do you have more ideas for this promising space? Let us know and join the Commerce Place(making) event next First Friday, Nov. 3 from 3 to 9 p.m. on Commerce Place to share your thoughts with the city.
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What’s your favorite local beer? Personally, I’m more of a cider and seltzer fan, and my recent favorite is the fluorescent pink Dragon Chaser seltzer from Wye Hill. Let us know your favorite Raleigh brews.
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