Heinzelmännchen Ranked in Top 10
US Brewery Tours By Trip Advisor

      October 2012 - Heinzelmännchen has been named one of the top 10 Brewery tours in the US by Trip Advisor. Since this is a customer driven ranking, it is very special to us. We feel very honored that you took the time to share your experience at our brewery and recommend it to others.
      This is not only great for Heinzelmännchen, it's also great for Western NC. When folks are looking for a travel destination they may choose Heinzelmännchen Brewery as their destination, however many other businesses will benefit as the traveler explores what is on their way to and from Heinzlemannchen and all around us!

2009, 2010, 2011 Mountain Xpress
Best of WNC: Place to Get Beer - Sylva/Cullowhee

Southern Living Magazine
"German Beer Comes to Sylva"
November 2009

Asheville Citizen-Times
"Sylva Brewery Celebrates Five Years of Ales"
May 8, 2009
 
Asheville Citizen-Times
"Beer Y'all Documentary Premieres in Asheville"
 May 15, 2009

Asheville Citizen-Times
"Taste of Sylva to debut June 13"
May 20 & 27, 2009
 
Hickory Record
"Beer Tempts Taste Buds"
April 19, 2009
      Dieter Kuhn and his wife own Heinzelmännchen Brewery in Sylva. This was his second year at the Hickory Hops Brew Festival.
      He said his brewery's focus is on crafting beers that accentuate food. "We try to be a step above commercial beer as far as flavor and drinkability," Kuhn said. He said his beers are also good for cooking and are perfect for the recipes provided on his web site.

WNC Magazine
November, 2008
      Check out WNC Magazine online or pick it up nationwide at magazine outlets and go to the World's Fare section. They are featuring our Schwartzwälder Kirschtorte (or Chocolate Cherry Cake) made with our own Black Forest Stout. And you can find the recipe on this website. The cake part of the recipe is used in the Black Forest Chocolate Cake as well as the Chocolate Chery Cake.

Smoky Mountain News
May 7, 2008
      Downtown Hickory was the venue for the 6th Annual Hickory Hops where Heinzelmännchen Brewery participated on April 12. Hickory Hops is a Brew Festival offering Microbreweries an opportunity to share their
handcrafted beers with festival goers. In addition to the Brew
Festival the Carolinas Championship of Beers (CCB) competition winners
are announced. For the last three years Brewers attending Hickory
Hops are invited to enter their handcrafted beers for judging.
      "This year 34 breweries attended Hickory Hops with a large majority entering the contest. Heinzelmännchen's participation in this events was a
first and was awarded a bronze medal. The brewery's Weise Gnome
Hefeweizen (a German wheat beer) won this year. Brewer Dieter Kuhn
was proud of this accomplishment: "All beers entered are judged by
certified judges, other brewers and beer aficionados. Each entry is
scrutinized for appearance, aroma and taste and then scored. Even
if there are only one or two entries in a category this does not
guarantee a medal. To win a medal you must meet the minimum score for that category."

Asheville Citizen-Times
May 21, 2008
By Tony Kiss
        "Heinzelmännchen makes such beers as Black Forest Stout and Weise Gnome Hefeweizen and its flagship, Ancient Days Honey Blonde Ale. What they share, besides Kuhn's loving craftsmanship, is a quenching drinkability. Kuhn doesn't go too heavy on the malt, hops or the alcohol, but instead aims at making beer that is smooth and balanced. And he does a fine job of it, too."

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.