Thirsty Monk Presents the 7th Annual New Year’s Eve Keg Drop Celebration and Flask Luau at Biltmore Park
To ring in the New Year, Thirsty Monk and Monk’s Flask will be hosting the 7th Annual New Year’s Eve Keg Drop on December 31 at Biltmore Park. Enjoy delicious beer, including the release of Must Love Coconut IPA, a tiki cocktail menu at Monk’s Flask and toast to the New Year as the golden keg descends.
What: To ring in the New Year, New York City drops a ball, Atlanta drops a peach and Miami drops an orange. Asheville drops a keg! Thirsty Monk wants you to join in on the fun. Ring in 2020 with Thirsty Monk’s 7th Annual New Year’s Eve Keg Drop Celebration at Biltmore Park. This two-story golden keg will be lit up and glowing on New Year’s Eve and will descend at midnight.
The Beer: Beers will be flowing as Thirsty Monk taps their fan-favorite Must Love Coconut IPA at midnight. This special beer makes an annual appearance on tap, especially for New Year festivities.
Escape from the typical IPA and be whisked away from winter to a tropical paradise with Must Love Coconut IPA. Brewed with toasted coconut and a blast of Citra and Centennial hops, this Belgian-style IPA is a totally tropical experience.
Flask Luau: Next door, Monk’s Flask will join in on the festivities with a Luau New Year complete with a festive tiki cocktail menu and tropical beach vibes.
The Keg Drop Celebration is free to attend and ample parking is available for guests. Enjoy the viewing of the keg drop from either Thirsty Monk or Monk’s Flask patios!
When: Tuesday, December 31st at 5 p.m. to Wednesday, January 1st at 1 a.m.
Where: Thirsty Monk South at Biltmore Park Town Square (2 Town Square Blvd #160 & #170, Asheville, NC 28803)
ABOUT THIRSTY MONK
Founded in 2008, Thirsty Monk Brewery currently operates a family of brewpubs (Thirsty Monk Downtown, Thirsty Monk Biltmore Park, 2x4 Brew Pub) and cocktail bars (Monk’s Flask, Top of the Monk) in Asheville, North Carolina , Denver, Colorado and Portland, Oregon. Thirsty Monk’s award-winning, Belgian-rooted Modern Ales are showcased in the company’s expertly crafted beer-paired food menus and synergistic cocktail ingredients. Find the company online at monkpub.com.
Monk’s Flask Celebrates Grand Opening in Biltmore Park
Monk’s Flask brings together the worlds of beer and spirits, celebrating the synergy between the two.
ASHEVILLE, NC— Monk’s Flask, Thirsty Monk's wood-themed cocktail bar in Biltmore Park, celebrated its official grand opening yesterday. Thirsty Monk, brewer of Belgian-Rooted Modern Ales and operator of world-recognized craft beer and craft cocktail bars, announced Monk's Flask as the latest addition to its family of venues, specializing in craft cocktails, wine by the glass and bottle, beer and spirit pairing flights, and a curated food menu.
Monk’s Flask brings together the worlds of beer and spirits, celebrating the synergy between the two. This common ground between spirits, beer, and wine is featured at Monk’s Flask through the aging vessels of their barrel-aged beer program. Wooden barrels adorn Monk’s Flask, and the building also houses Thirsty Monk Brewery’s sour and fruited mixed fermentation beers under the direction of Head Brewer Brian Grace.
Monk’s Flask celebrated its soft launch in December, and is now open regular hours: 4PM to midnight Tuesday - Thursday, 4PM to 1AM Fridays and Saturdays, 4PM to 10PM Sundays, and closed Mondays.
Monk’s Flask is located at 2 Town Square Blvd, #160, in the adjacent space to the current Thirsty Monk Biltmore Park. For more information about Monk’s Flask or any of Thirsty Monk’s other locations, contact Emily Hutto at coop@radcraftbeer.com.
ABOUT THIRSTY MONK
Founded in 2008, Thirsty Monk Brewery currently operates a family of brewpubs in Asheville, North Carolina (Thirsty Monk Downtown Thirsty Monk Biltmore Park and now Monk’s Flask), Denver, and Portland, Oregon. Thirsty Monk’s award-winning, modern-rooted Belgian ales are showcased in the company’s expertly-crafted food menus, which include beer style-centric Food Flights and beer-paired burgers. Find the company online at monkpub.com.