People & Places EXTRA

The "Brew To You" tour stops in historic Beaufort, NC, and Fishtowne Brew House. Host Ken Watlington sits down with Fishtowne co-owner Joey McClure and head brewer Schuyler Munden. The pair talk about how their friendship led to opening a craft brewery, how important it is to make a variety of beers so customers can find something they like, what it's like being part of the craft beer boom in eastern North Carolina, and why Schuyler says he's "making beer and spreading cheer."

The "Brew To You" tour continues with a stop at Brewery 99 in New Bern, NC. Host Ken Watlington catches up with Brewery 99 owner and brewer Pete Frey to talk about the brewery's beginnings, the story behind the name Brewery 99, and expansion plans in the future. Also, Pete talks about what it's like working with a certain employee - his father - who moved to town to help get Brewery 99 up and running.

In this episode, Ken explores the growing craft beer scene in Winterville, NC, a suburb of Greenville, with guests Benjamin Self of Local Oak Brewing Company and Chuck Smith of Nauti Dog Brewing Company. The pair talk about how their businesses fared during the pandemic, the excitement of an influx of craft beer lovers to Winterville, and their hopes and dreams for the town's future. Plus, details on how the two breweries located just one block apart are planning something special together

In the inaugural episode, Ken goes in-depth with Duck-Rabbit Craft Brewery owner and founder Paul Philippon. They touch on Paul's roots in the craft beer industry, how he ended up starting his business in tiny Farmville, NC, and how he feels about several people who used to work for him branching out and starting their own craft breweries in eastern North Carolina. Plus, Paul talks about his brewery's unique specialty - dark beer.

News Anchor Ken Watlington shares the origins of the People and Places feature and introduces a new podcast where you'll get to know more about characters showcased in the weekly segment on WNCT-TV in Greenville NC. New episodes every Thursday.