White Street Brewing Co.

Located in Wake Forest home of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary the White Street Brewing Company is Wake County's best kept secret.  Nestled in a 100 year old building, investor and visionary Dino Radosta has created one of the most unique breweries this writer has ever been in.  The tour actually starts out with the history of the building and how Dino came to start White Street and his vision in creating an eclectic atmosphere for folks to enjoy good beer.  Another interesting aspect is that Dino was not a home-brewer.  Most breweries are started by guy's and gals that have brewed in their kitchens for a few years and then decide to share their craft.  Dino actually learned how to brew on the 10BBL system that he bought for the brewery.  He realized quickly that while he could brew good beer he needed consistency and hired Chris Bivens as brew-master.  You will see Chris at brew-fest pouring White Street beer and Chris has the personality and know how to be a huge asset to WSBC.  Dino recently brought GABF Gold Medal winner Ian VanGundy on board as Director of Brewing Operations.  WSBC is planning an expansion to a 50BBL system in a production facility soon but will keep the current and original location open as a tap room and brewers play ground.  Ian will have his hands full but with his experience, passion and knowledge he is very capable of the task at hand.

The beer is excellent and the personality of Dino and Chris come out with each style.  One very interesting fact is they actually change the water profile of each beer they brew by adjusting PH and minerals.  I live in Rockingham County and we have Miller/Coors here.  I've had the opportunity to go through Miller/Coors and speak with their brewers and other employees and this is a task that Miller/Coors does not do.  You are guaranteed a good beer from White Street based on the attention to detail they put in their water, grains, hops and yeast.

Distribution is handled through Jeffries Distributing and WSBC is expanding the market so it won't be long before everyone in NC will be able to enjoy these beers.

White Street Kolsch-style Ale pours an old-gold with a fine, white head. A subtle fruitiness aroma extends to the palate with hints of pear and melon. Crisp and refreshing.

White Street Imperial Pale Ale: A blend of West Coast hops and crystal malts give this beer a unique citrus undertone on the palate while a generous dry hop delivers a huge aroma. Bold and refreshing.

White Street Scottish Ale Pours deep mahogany, produceing a tight tan head that gives way to a complex maltiness. Herbal and spicy notes play nicely in a caramel essence to produce a beautifully sessionable beer.

White Street Black IPA is ruby black with a frothy mocha lingering head offering the full punch of spicy, citrusy hops. A wonderment of toffee, deep plums and peppercorn, it finishes with a dance of roastiness and hop bitters. This is my "go to" beer.

White Street Belgian Singel: Floral with hints of apricot, pear and crisp green apple, this light gold beer finishes with a balance of hops and Belgian yeast. Complex and intriguing.

Cheers!!!
http://www.whitestreetbrewing.com/