New and young beer writers: To reiterate, you need not be a member of @NAGBW to pitch. And if you want guidance on how to angle or word your pitch, DM me.

15+ Charlotte breweries are serving new Black is Beautiful beer for social justice. bit.ly/3e6fU6R #CLT5 Story: Daniel Hartis Photo: Weathered Souls Brewing Co.

Great story by Daniel Hartis on the Black is Beautiful project with a cool #cltbeer link: charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/…

THREAD. Today I am pleased to announce the formation of the Michael Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling (MJF). The MJF will fund scholarship awards to predominantly people of color within the brewing and distilling industries or who wish to join those industries.

Not big on talking abt myself, but more than happy to share my story w/ Nick Carboni to show how much what @RiverboatRonHC did for me meant upon my cancer diagnosis. Bonus: I officially unveil my pirate look! #KeepPounding wcnc.com/mobile/video/s…

There's one more Black Is Beautiful release tomorrow -- but it's not a beer. Learn more about @GoodRoadCider's new mead (and first bottle releases) here: charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/…

Writers don't typically get pay raises these days, but Kate Bernot deserves one. She's been CRUSHING it for Craft Beer & Brewing and Good Beer Hunting this year. If you aren't already, give her a follow and read her excellent work.

Skating is the perfect pandemic hobby, and this South End shop opened just in time. bit.ly/2WxHl26 #CLT5 🖋: Daniel Hartis 📸: Alex C

My main man and PIC Daniel Hartis with a great roundup of the challenging 2020 for #cltbeer. Lots of pivots but was thrilled local breweries were able to navigate without anyone having to close 🍻 bit.ly/3ncn8Kc

Oso Skate Park to close in Plaza Midwood, but a new, bigger location is in the works. bit.ly/3np5xz3 #CLT5 🖋: Daniel Hartis 📸: Alex C

Their beer fest canceled, 40 Charlotte breweries planned something great instead. bit.ly/2KV76Hy #CLT5 🖋: Daniel Hartis 📸: Jess Gaddy

All you need is love and craft beer for a Valentine’s Day that’s oh, so Charlotte. bit.ly/374Y5n5 #CLT5 🖋: Daniel Hartis 📸: Divine Barrel

For 50 years, he was a homebrewer. Now, he’ll serve his recipes at his own brewery. bit.ly/3bfFVS7 #CLT5 🖋: Daniel Hartis 📸: Grant Faint/Getty Images

Charlotte’s first brewery in a (former) bank opens soon. bit.ly/3rwojal #CLT5 . 🖋: Daniel Hartis 📸: Vaulted Oak Brewing

Looking for local St. Patrick’s Day beers? You’re in luck. bit.ly/3t52z5G #CLT5 🖋: Daniel Hartis 📸: Courtesy of The Suffolk Punch

Popular Asheville brewer Burial Beer Co. bringing taproom, bottle shop to Charlotte. bit.ly/3lOGsxX #CLT5 🖋: Daniel Hartis 📸: Getty Images

BEER NEWS 🍻 🍻 : Congrats to our friends at Salud Beer Shop 🇩🇴🇩🇴 for being named best beer bar in the country: charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/…

Had to jump back in the #cltbeer beat Charlotte magazine to talk dynasties-which is what Salud Beer Shop 🇩🇴🇩🇴 has built, winning Best Beer Bar in the U.S. for the third straight yr. Big congrats and well deserved (1/3) charlottemagazine.com/salud-beer-sho…

She’s not a white, bearded bro, but she broke into Charlotte’s brewing scene anyway. 🖋: Daniel Hartis 📸: Dee Imbert charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/…

Here’s the final @gabf tally for #cltbeer: 🥇- Legion Brewing, Lenny Boy Brewing Co, Pilot Brewing, Protagonist Beer 🥈 - DevilsLogicBrewing, Protagonist Beer 🥉- NoDa Brewing Company The four golds and seven overall medals both set new records for #clt breweries. Congrats all around!