Karis Roberts is the executive director of the Asheville Brewers Alliance. They have been instrumental in the success of Asheville Beer Week, particularly the opening event. Karis has also collaborated with Mercy Urgent Care to provide affordable healthcare options for members of the alliance, including small businesses and professionals in the industry. She is passionate about promoting sustainable and fun events in the craft beverage scene in Asheville and believes that collaboration is key for growth. Karis's dedication to supporting the local community and fostering a thriving craft beverage industry has made her a respected figure in the field.

In todays episode, Karis discusses having recently hosted the ABA's first alcohol management class with Mercy Urgent Care. This was an important initiative addressing the misconception that the ABA is just a drinking club or a "good old boy hangout." Highlighting the ABA is much more than that, Karis promotes education and believes in providing resources and training to support the breweries and other members of the community. The ABA is also filming these trainings to create a resource library with the goal of understanding the needs of the breweries and helping them thrive.

"We just put on our first alcohol management class with Mercy Urgent Care."

~Karis Roberts

On Today’s Episode:

• The Asheville Brewers Alliance recent Beer Week event and partnership with Mercy Urgent Care.
• The benefits of membership, upcoming events in Asheville, collaborations in the beer and alcohol industry.
• The growth and diversification of products in the brewing industry, and the innovation happening in the community.
• The importance of community support, healthcare during the pandemic, collaboration, and education in the craft beverage industry.
• The ABA’s resource library of filmed trainings.

Resources Mentioned:

· Asheville Brewers Alliance

· White Labs

· Mercy Urgent Care

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