The Brew-ty of Small Towns

<p style="font-weight: 400;">This paper explores the relationship between breweries and small towns by examining the impacts of breweries in three North Carolina municipalities: Tarboro, Lincolnton, and Hendersonville. In interviewing community stakeholders, business owners, and public officials, this report expounds on the significance of breweries as effective third places in these communities by creating the opportunity for residents to build social capital.