Hi-Wire & NoDa Brewing Collaborating On Odyssey For Hurricane Helene Recovery / Cerveza Rica Mexican Lager

Today, I have a new benefit beer coming in 2026 from Hi-Wire Brewing in Asheville, North Carolina. This is Odyssey, and it will be a collaboration with NoDa Brewing in Charlotte, North Carolina, brewed to benefit Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in western North Carolina. The beer will be a hazy IPA that will fly in at 6.5%-AbV, and you’re looking at the 16-oz can. Stay tuned for release details. I’ve also added in 2026 Cerveza Rica Mexican-style lager (4.5%-AbV, 16-oz cans, Media Caguama).

Label Text Hi-Wire Brewing Odyssey:

“After Hurricane Helene rocked our hometown, our friends at NoDa Brewing showed up: they trucked in supplies, brewed our beer while production was down, and backed the WNC community when we needed it most. Soft bitterness, bright hops, and pure gratitude in every pour for NoDa Brewing, Haas, Country Malt Group, and Hart Print. These partners have joined forces with us again to raise money for continued recovery efforts in WNC.”

About Hi-Wire Brewing:

The start of our little circus
With a shared entrepreneurial spirit and love for craft beer, Adam Charnack and Chris Frosaker (two college roommates turned business professionals) saw an opportunity in Asheville, NC, that they couldn’t turn down.
When a local brewery closed, Adam and Chris took over the lease and purchased the equipment, and with an idea and vision, turned it into the place that we all know and love — Hi-Wire Brewing.

In the summer of 2013, the doors opened to our 2,700 sq. ft. South Slope Specialty Brewery, located in the heart of Asheville’s South Slope Brewery District. And in the years since then, we’ve continued to grow and have proudly opened multiple taproom locations with plans to open more in the future.

Along with expanding our locations over the years, we’ve also grown our stellar lineup of beers. Filled to the brim with creative flair, our specialty craft beers are meant to excite the palate and offer a little something for everyone — beer enthusiasts and newbies alike. We’re not an exclusive craft beer club around here. We’re all about being a place where anyone can come enjoy a respite from their day and discover new flavors and different styles. It’s that simple. Because we’re all about Good Beer and Good Times.

Creating innovative craft beer born from tradition
At our core, we love to brew traditional styles that honor the heritage of our craft and pay respect to those who have crafted beer before us. Our flagship and seasonal offerings are brewed to be balanced and approachable, how brewers have been striving to brew beers for thousands of years. And while we connect to our past, we keep an eye towards the future and ever-changing innovations of craft beer.
With the opening of the Biltmore Village Production Brewery & Taproom in 2015, our South Slope Specialty Brewery has served as an experimental hub for creating exciting sour and wild ales in addition to housing our pilot system for recipe development and fun small-batch innovations. This utilization of our original home allows us to continue to be creative and push the envelope.
But most importantly, our craft beer is for everyone. Come inside, take a deep breath, and relax, because no matter what your beer knowledge is or what your palate is like, you’re sure to discover something you love.

Who we are
Step into any of our taprooms, and you’ll find a group of fun, creative, and inclusive individuals.
As a company and a team, we strive to provide three things: an environment where you have the freedom to choose, discover, and simply be. Even our branding follows these values — simple and straightforward.
To us, Hi-Wire Brewing is uniquely special — a place that we cherish, celebrate, and continue to make our own. That’s why you’ll see members of our team brewing beer or putting on a 70s photoshoot. We’re a family — supporting, innovating, and having fun as we harness our individual passions to continue to create magic here at Hi-Wire. And of course, sharing our love of beer with you!

Our vision
Create meaningful experiences by making the highest quality beer, cultivating community, and inspiring fun and ingenuity.

Our non-negotiables
Think with ingenuity
Grow sustainably
Create fun
Get better every day
Assume best intentions
Stop, collaborate, and listen

Putting people, our community, and our planet first
We care deeply about our communities, the folks that call them home, and the planet we all share. We give regularly and often to charity, do our part to reduce our carbon footprint with multiple recycling initiatives and shipping procedures, guarantee a living wage for 100% of our employees, and strive to create environments where people feel comfortable coming together with friends. You’ll see us tapping local artists for all of our artwork and using local ingredients as often as possible in an effort to support those in our local communities.

We’re grateful to connect to our home in so many ways and to be woven into the interworking of this little circus town we call Asheville. And even though Asheville will always be home, we’re so lucky to be a part of so many different communities — supporting and creating things that help others and bring communities together.

This is Hi-Wire Brewing.

About NoDa Brewing:

At NoDa Brewing Company, every pint is brewed with passion and poured with purpose. What began in 2011 as a shared dream between Suzie (President & Co-Founder) and Todd Ford (Vice President & Co-Founder), alongside Chad Henderson (Head Brewer & Co-Owner) has grown into a Charlotte staple. For 13 years, we’ve been crafting beers that embody quality, creativity, and a love for our community.

Now, with two vibrant locations—North End and CLT Airport—we’re proud to remain one of the Queen City’s crown jewels.
 
This is our journey, and it’s only the beginning.

NoDa Brewing Company is a celebrated Charlotte, NC craft brewery, founded in 2011 by Suzie & Todd Ford and Chad Henderson, known for award-winning beers like Hop Drop ‘N Roll and community engagement through events like their Run Club, with locations including their original taproom and facilities at the CLT airport, offering a family/dog-friendly atmosphere with great beer and a strong community focus. 

Key Highlights:

Founders: Suzie & Todd Ford (President & VP) and Chad Henderson (Head Brewer).

Origin: Started in the NoDa (North Davidson) area of Charlotte, becoming a staple of the city’s craft beer scene.

Awards: Multiple national and international awards, including Gold at the World Beer Cup for Hop Drop ‘N Roll and GABF medals for beers like Coco Loco and Gordgeous.

Community: Strong ties to the community with initiatives like the NoDa Brewing Run Club, Hop Yoga, and charity events, plus family and dog-friendly taprooms.

Beer Style: Known for innovation, including their fruity SLURP series with thiolized yeast.

Locations: Expanded beyond their original spot to multiple locations, including the airport. 

What Makes Them Special:

Passion: A genuine love for brewing and community, reflected in their high-quality beers and welcoming environment.

Local Icon: A beloved local brand that grew with Charlotte, connecting with residents through running, beer, and events. 

NoDa Brewing embodies quality craft beer with a strong sense of place and purpose, making them a cornerstone of the Charlotte beer scene. 

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