Category Archives: Beer-related news

Beer Wars the movie

I just pre-ordered my tickets for Beer Wars, a documentary on the beer industry in America, which will be in theaters for one night, April 16. The premise of the story follows beer entrepreneurs Sam Calagione (Dogfish Head) and Rhonda … Continue reading

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snuggie pub crawl

Perhaps the greatest idea ever, the Snuggie Pub Crawl in San Diego. I can just envision it now, a bunch of people walking along the street in Snuggies carrying mugs of beer. That would actually be very creepy. If I … Continue reading

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beer bootlegging in Tennessee

Apparently it is illegal for an individual to bring any alcohol into Tennessee: http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/feb/26/transporting-alcohol-could-mean-felony/ Under three gallons is a misdemeanor, over three gallons is a felony. I guess that makes me a beer bootlegger, as I’ve brought some of my … Continue reading

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seriously?

Kid Rock to have his own craft beer

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possible demise of the Oregon brewing empire?

It seems we aren’t alone in South Carolina with beer-hating government officials. It can even strike the Beer Mecca. Thanks to Vocated and the Beave for sending this video along to me: http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2009/02/14/or.1900.beer.tax.kgw In Oregon, they are considering increasing the … Continue reading

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South Carolina’s restrictive beer laws strike again

I read some sad news yesterday. Due to South Carolina’s archaic and restrictive beer laws, the Charleston Beer Exchange has had to stop doing their in-store beer tastings. It is ridiculous how backwards and hypocritical South Carolina’s laws are pertaining … Continue reading

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Untamed Beer featured on Big Gnome’s podcast

On Friday, Big Gnome launched it’s new podcast series called Lunchbox. Big Gnome is a Greenville-based marketing and public relations firm and I received the honor of being the first interviewee for the podcast. Nicole grilled me on some tough … Continue reading

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the Charleston Beer Exchange brings craft beer dedication to South Carolina

A couple weeks ago I was in a wedding for a good friend in Charleston, SC. As an aside, if anyone is thinking about a destination wedding, Charleston is probably one of the best locations in the country. Lots of … Continue reading

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World Beer Festival in Columbia

So how was it? If anyone went, please tell me about it. I wish I could have been there, but the wedding I was in was a lot of fun, so I don’t feel too bad…

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75th anniversary of the 21st ammendment

Today marks the 75th anniversary of the 21st ammendment, which federally repealed prohibition in 1933. So today, grab your favorite beer, wine or liquor and appreciate your freedom to enjoy it. Charlie Papazian, one of the most instrumental people in … Continue reading

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