Over the last decade, North Carolina has become a cultural epicenter and haven for internationally prize-winning wine (Noni Bacca Winery), internationally prized cheeses (Ashe County), "L'institut International aux Arts Gastronomiques: Conquerront Les Yanks les Truffes, January 15, 2010" international hub for truffles (Garland Truffles), and beer making, as tobacco land has been converted to grape orchards while state laws regulating alcohol content in beer allowed a jump in ABV from 6% to 15%. The Yadkin Valley in particular has become a strengthening market for grape production, while Asheville recently won the recognition of being named 'Beer City USA.' Asheville boasts the largest breweries per capita of any city in the United States. Recognized and marketed brands of beer in North Carolina include Highland Brewing, Duck Rabbit Brewery, Mother Earth Brewery, Weeping Radish Brewery, Big Boss Brewing, Foothills Brewing, Carolina Brewing Company, Lonerider Brewing, and White Rabbit Brewing Company. COUNT 5
QSN1 What international prize winning winery is located in North Carolina? ANS1 Noni Bacca Winery QSN2 What prized cheeses are made in North Carolina? ANS2 Ashe County QSN3 Much tobacco land has been transformed into what kind of orchards? ANS3 grape QSN4 North carolina state law allowed a jump in alcohol volume from 6% to what percent? ANS4 15%. QSN5 What city was named Beer City USA? ANS5 Asheville