Booneshine Brewing
What makes Boone shine? First and foremost, the people. The people of Boone are explorers…artists…craftsmen. Our community thrives on adventure. Whether hiking a mountain for the first time, catching your first rainbow trout, taking a bike ride, carving a turn on the slopes or just being outside on a perfect summer day. Boone truly shines.
At Booneshine Brewing Company, we are passionate about brewing high quality beer and equally focused on connecting with people and tapping into what makes the community of Boone, NC and The High Country shine. Beer is about connecting with people. Sitting down to enjoy a beer can be a sacred moment…a time to reflect on the day… and the future. Let’s make Booneshine together!
Author: Caroline Porsiel
Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.
