Local beer update: I haven't had a chance yet to visit the brewery yet but Fullsteam, Durham's newest craft brewer, is up and running. And there's a growler of Summer Basil Farmhouse Ale sitting in my fridge as I type this. Well excellent, indeed. The basil flavor is very subtle. I don't have a lot of experience with farmhouse ales but I've had a few and the Fullsteam version seems like a fine example of the style.
In addition to on-site sales, they're also selling at the farmer's markets in Durham and Carrboro. I pre-ordered the other day to make sure I'd get some. They did have some available for walk-ups but by the time we got there at 9 this morning those were all gone.