Stories by Kurt Epps (The PubScout)

Rebel Yellin’- Rebellion Pub

Posted by Kurt Epps (The PubScout) | Mar 30, 2021 | Restaurants & Bars, The Blog, Wilmington

Rebellion Pub in Downtown Wilmington, named after the Whiskey Rebellion, serving a variety of American foods with a wide beer and whiskey selection.

Port City Party

Posted by Kurt Epps (The PubScout) | Jan 18, 2021 | Greater Cape Fear, Restaurants & Bars, The Blog

The PubScout and crew hit up the Wilmington brewing scene. Good times at Hi-Wire Brewery, Edward Teach, Pour Taproom, and more!

Bank Day in the Port City

Posted by Kurt Epps (The PubScout) | Jun 4, 2020 | The Blog, Wilmington

The PubScout and his son scope out the COVID-era craft beer scene in Wilmington.

Market Street Discovery

Posted by Kurt Epps (The PubScout) | Jun 2, 2020 | Greater Cape Fear, Restaurants & Bars, The Blog, Wilmington

Regarding the beer at JohnnyLukes, there are 18 to 20 beers on tap at any given time, and they are rotated regularly by Bar Manager Zack Kerr. Wilmington Brewing’s Tropical Lightning, the ubiquitous local favorite, is on the list, along Edward Teach offerings.

Can There Be a Best of Anything?

Posted by Kurt Epps (The PubScout) | May 30, 2020 | Greater Cape Fear, Restaurants & Bars, The Blog, Wilmington

Fermental holds beers of every stripe and style, from every state and from most nations, including some beers that are decidedly VERY difficult to find. Pilsners to saisons to radlers to goses to browns to porters to BBA stouts so thick they pour like used motor oil to a beer made with four leaf clovers, there is something here for everyone.