Saith the Mountain Xpress:

Environmental nonprofit MountainTrue has cancelled its inaugural Mountain Brew Fest, previously scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 22, in downtown Hendersonville. According to the organization, the decision to cancel the event is related to an ‘inability to get clear and consistent answers regarding event requirements from the Alcohol Beverage Control and Alcohol Law Enforcement agencies.’ Tickets will be refunded.

Allegedly, the first ABC memo instructed, “The smoker you drink, the player you get.” The next agent informed, “I drink to forget I drink,” . . .