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'A TASTE OF BOONE'
Appalachian Mountain Brewery bringing new 'outpost' to Old Fort
FROM STAFF REPORTS
Appalachian Mountain Brewery is bringing a new AMB Outpost to
Modern Alchemist Co. in Old Fort.
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Appalachian Mountain Brewery is opening an AMB Outpost in Old Fort.The brewery plans to open the taproom in the same building as Modern Alchemist Co., a distillery and restaurant owned by AMB that opened in October 2025.
The lower level of the building will be turned into a relaxed, community beer experience inspired by AMB's original Boone brewery and Mills River taproom, according to a news release from AMB.
The new AMB Outpost will have 12 rotating taps, elevated Southern pub food and dog-friendly accommodations, according to the brewery.
"We've heard the feedback and we're bringing it," Nathan Kelischek, co-founder and president, said. "We are excited to deliver a taste of Boone to Old Fort with a piece of Appalachian Mountain Brewery."
The upstairs level of the building will continue operating as a Modern Alchemist Co. Lounge and event space where visitors can overlook the distillery production area while enjoying handcrafted cocktails, beer, THC/CBD beverages or non-alcoholic offerings.
The 8,500-square-foot beverage destination sits inside a historic former sock factory, according to the news release.
"Community has always been at the core of AMB and The Outpost will serve as an ideal gathering place with regular programming and a general laid-back vibe that's a perfect destination after a ride or hike in Pisgah," Chris Zieber, co-founder and CEO, said.
The AMB Outpost at Modern Alchemist Co. will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, June 5, according to the news release. The business is located at 78A Catawba Ave., Old Fort.
Community has always been at the core of AMB and The Outpost will serve as an ideal gathering place with regular programming and a general laid-back vibe that's a perfect destination after a ride or hike in Pisgah."
Chris Zieber, co-founder and CEO
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McDowell County’s Memorial Day service set for Sunday at Carson House
Mike Conley
Updated
This Sunday, the annual McDowell County Memorial Day service will pay tribute to people who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. The service will also be a part of the county’s America 250 celebration.
The Memorial Day service will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Jubilee Arbor at Historic Carson House, located at 1805 U.S. Hwy. 70 West in Marion.
On May 25, 2025, McDowell County residents paused to remember
and honor those who made the supreme sacrifice in the defense of
our nation during the 30th annual local Memorial Day service. The
flags of different branches of the military were brought out during
the service.
MIKE CONLEY, MCDOWELL NEWS
The yearly event will be presented by Post 56 of the American Legion. Legion Commander Alan Mainer will be the master of ceremonies. The Greenlee Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will also participate in the Memorial Day service.
Doug Johnson, chaplain with Post 56, will give the invocation.
Retired Army Lt. Col. Frank Dean speaks a McDowell County
Memorial Day service in 2025.
MIKE CONLEY, MCDOWELL NEWS
The guest speaker for the service will be David Norris. An attorney from Rutherford County, Norris is a veteran and he will become the new district attorney for McDowell and Rutherford counties later this year, according to Mainer.
This service is also a part of the local celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, Mainer said.
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