@ashevegas: Word on the street: New Belgium Brewing closed today on a deal to buy property in Asheville's River Arts District. #avlbeer
@ashevegas: Word on the street: Unconfirmed report that New Belgium has bought ppty on Craven St. in River Arts District for new brewery. #avlbeer
However, Sandford later backtracked when others, including Asheville Citizen-Times beer columnist Tony Kiss, tweeted contradictory information (Kiss tweets under the handle, "@AVLBeerguy"). Here's an aggregation of some of the discussion, as it occurred via Twitter:
@beerpulse: New Belgium spokesman denies #avlbeer River Arts report, says that company has not bought property. Hopes to have announcement in February.
@AVLBeerguy: New Belgium says it has not signed on property here, rumors to the contrary. No decision on east coast expansion until Feb. #avlbeer
@BlogAsheville: Is victory ours? #avlbeer
@ashevegas to @BlogAsheville not yet. #avlbeer
@ashevegas: New Belgium spokesman says they haven't purchased any Asheville ppty, and won't make decision until Feb on new E. Coast brewery. #avlbeer
JPdoesAVEGAS: excitement continues! RT @Ashevegas: New Belgium spokesman says they haven' purchased #Avl ppty, and won't make decision until Feb #avlbeer
@Brewgasm: RT @winbassett: RT @beerpulse: New Belgium denies #avlbeer River Arts report, says that company has not bought property. Hopes to have announcement in Feb.
@BlogAsheville: Sigh. RT @AshevilleGuy: Yes and Jon Bon Jovi is still dead. Long live Twtitter. RT @BlogAsheville Is victory ours? #avlbeer
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I hope they locate here. They are a good company to their employees, and their corporate style fits right in with the Asheville area, and mindset.
We need the jobs, and more like-minded companies in the area.
By Lamont Cranston
12/22/2011
The Winter Warmer Beer Festival would be a good time to make such an announcement.
By Doug Sahm
12/22/2011
Excellent idea!
By Lamont Cranston
12/22/2011
Hey! I know a great way to generate attention for my website! Announce 'word on the street' rumors!
By bill smith
12/27/2011