UNCTV’s North Carolina Weekend is a weekly magazine show that takes a closer look at what North Carolina has to offer for the weekend. The show features segments on a myriad of activities and places such as restaurants, festivals, historical homes, sports and getaways.
     The Weekend staff heard about the Brewery and came to Sylva in 2005 to film a segment for the show. They interviewed Dieter and Sheryl, talked with satisfied customers, and also filmed at a local restaurant.

The Raleigh News & Observer
October 12, 2007
By J. Peder Zane
      "Nationally, microbrews are the hottest segment of the beer market, growing about 11 percent per year in an otherwise stable market, according to the Brewers Association of Boulder, Colo. North Carolina's thirst for craft beers is even greater, growing an estimated 13 percent to 15 percent a year." ..."Tar Heels are not only drinking craft brews, they're making them. Today, the Brewers Association reports, there are 28 North Carolina microbreweries or brewpubs. (A brewpub is a bar or restaurant that brews beer on the premises. A microbrewery is a small commercial brewery.) They include the Carolina Brewing Co. in Holly Springs and the Big Boss Brewing Co. in Raleigh. Two new operations have opened this year -- Triangle Brewing Co. in Durham and the Heinzelmannchen Brewery in Sylva (NOTE: Heinzelmannchen was established April 2004) -- and five more are in the works, according to the Brewers Association."

Asheville Citizen Times
October 1, 2007
By Tony Kiss
      The local brews: ..."Dieter Kuhn, brewer and founder of Heinzelmannchen, know the (Oktoberfest) style as well as anyone, having grown up in a small town near the Black Forest of Germany where he celebrated Oktoberfest (the old beer and the party) in Old World style."

Mountain Express
September 19 - 25, 2007  
By Anne Fitten Glenn
      "Initially, the goal of the Brewgrass Festival was to 'develop a beer market out of WNC by educating beer consumers,' says Doug Beatty, who founded the sudsy gathering in 1997 and still serves as its director. A decade later, the area supports five microbreweries in Buncombe County, one in Sylva, and another in Morganton."

The Charlotte Observer
September 9, 2007  
By John Bordsen
      "German-born Dieter Kuhn and his wife Sheryl Rudd, run their cash-and-carry brewery at 545 Mill St, and in a town this small (population perhaps 2,500), it's easier to find than to say.  And Heinzelmannchen (that's :"HINES-el  MEN-shun") is not your typical micro.  It began as a beer hobby, but thirsty fans like the suds so much that the couple went pro in this glorified street-entrance basement."

The Tifton Gazette
August 12, 2007
By Christine Tibbetts
      "Dieter says Sylva reminds him of his hometown - Heidelsheim near Germany's Black Forest, but the beers didn't seem as fresh or hearty. That's why he started brewing, with grains and fresh hope but no preservatives.  Organic sugar shapes the root beer (and birch beer), and local products are used whenever possible."

Asheville Citizen-Times
"Hike, Have a Pint"
July 23, 2006
Travel Section

Asheville Citizen-Times
Brew of the Week: Ancient Days Honey Blonde Ale
January 13, 2006
By Tony Kiss, Entertainment Editor and “Beer Guy”
     “They have some of the most unusual and tasty brews made in these parts…
     “Perhaps his best brew is Ancient Days Honey Blonde Ale, a golden, easy-to-drink brew that goes down smooth and easy with a slightly sweet finish”

Expressions Magazine
July 2005
By Elizabeth Rudd
    “Interaction with their customers is always a highlight of their day, whether guiding them in sampling the various flavors, filling their growlers, or sharing recipes that include their beer as an important ingredient. Whether you’re listening to Dieter enthusiastically talk about the whys and wherefores of his beer, simply tasting the products, or interacting with Sheryl in the front office and in the community, you’re in for a treat.”

Southern Brew News
January/February 2006
By Tony Kiss
     “Aside from its name, what sets Heinzelmännchen apart is its style of brewing and how it sells its products. Kuhn specializes in altbeer, a recipe that was developed in the warmer regions of Germany. The result is a light, refreshing beer that’s easy to drink with meals or on its own.”

Asheville Citizen-Times
Brew of the Week: Root Beer
Friday, July 15, 2005
By Tony Kiss, Entertainment Editor and “Beer Guy”
    “(His) most unusual product has to be his classic root beer, a delightful dark soda that bursts with all the classic root beer flavors. It harkens back to a day when every town had its own little soft drink scene…”

The Sylva Herald
June, 2004
By Rose Hooper
     “Where I grew up in Germany, every town had its own brewery with its own unique beer, “ said (Dieter) Kuhn, who was raised in Heidelsheim near the Black Forest. My concept is to be Sylva’s hometown brewery and give the town its own distinct flavor.”

Mountain Microenterprise Fund featured Heinzelmännchen Brewery in their Alumni Spotlight in the August 2004 Small Business Newsletter.