Cheers to good beers — find out what Untappd users say are the best in Raleigh. | Photo by RALtoday
Beer lovers, meet Untappd, a beer-tracking app where users can check in at breweries, rate and review beers, 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
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.
The setting? Equally gorgeous, nestled within nearly 220 acres of preserved natural spaces for a level of quiet and privacy you’d be hard-pressed to find anywhere else this close to the city.
And the amenities.
We could write a whole newsletter (and maybe will) on the endless activities and lifestyle perks, but a few of our faves include:
The 3+ miles of winding nature trails for staying active
A 3,700 sq ft reserveable community space with a catering kitchen
West Regional Library in Cary is open after 10 months of renovations. Expect improved study + work spaces, courtyard seating, a sensory room, and artwork from local Thomas Sayre. Read up on all the fun you can have with a Wake County library card.
Sports
Both NC State men’s and women’s basketball won their exhibition games in Greensboro against South Carolina and Maryland, respectively. Although it was just an exhibition match, the women bested their first ranked opponent of the season. Grab tickets for the season openers next week. (The News & Observer)
Eat
Downtown Cary + Raleigh’s Seaboard Station are getting a new coastal eatery with fish tacos, inventive margs, and seafood bowls. Out of Wilmington, the Seaboard Station K38 location is nearly ready to open, and downtown Cary’s location is expected to open next year. Plus, president Brian Brennan said more Triangle locations could be coming soon. (Triangle Business Journal)
Today Is
National Chocolate Day. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a this sugary selection of chocolate bars, hot cocoa, milkshakes stacked sky-high, and Dubai chocolate. Keep scrolling for another Dubai-Raleigh connection. (Raleigh Magazine)
Travel
Alaska Airlines announced it will start service to San Diego from RDU next April with daily flights to the classiest city in California. Alaska’s only other RDU flight goes to its hub in Seattle, and this new option will compete with Breeze’s existing SAN flight. (CBS 17)
Coming Soon
As if enough excitement hasn’t happened at Dix Park this year, a coffee shop could be coming to a renovated cottage. Permits have been filed for a coffee shop at the Flowers Cottage, but those permits have not been issued yet. Maybe you could go ask the trolls? (The News & Observer)
Announced
The Soccer Tournament will stay in NC for the next four years thanks to a $6.8 million grant from the NC Department of Commerce. TST is a seven versus seven soccer festival at WakeMed Soccer Park, and last year, the event attracted over 50,000 soccer fans and players from 34 countries. (ABC 11)
State
Something scary happened in Pender County. In a now-viral TikTok, a 911 caller on NC 210 reports something “not human” jumping into the bed of his truck, and The News & Observer’s Josh Shaffer is on the case. Learn more about the frightening story.
Hear the songs + stories of Dolly Partonlike never before at this upcoming multimedia concert with the NC Symphony. Look forward to Dolly on the big screen, guest vocalists, and stunning symphonic arrangements of her most iconic hits. Times + tickets.*
Giveaway
Congrats to Dale V. on winning our Stress Less Giveaway in partnership with Naternal.†*
Announced
We crunched the numbers and compiled your official RALtoday’s Best nominees. Now comes the fun part: voting. Now through Friday, Nov. 28, you can vote for your favorites in each category. Winners will be announced Monday, Dec. 8.
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With luxurious cars starting at $350,000, this new gallery-like space will include a luxe sitting room, an Atelier customization lounge, and a special space for meeting Rolls Royce’s deluxe lineup. Get a first look at the upcoming space — we’ll let you know when you can visit.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
I’m sad I won’t be walking distance from my favorite coffee shop anymore, but I’m so excited for Left Hook’s next adventure in east Raleigh. The new Hargett Street location will take a little longer, but expect signature baby boy lattes at a new space on Hill Street shortly.
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