Monthly Archives: January 2008

you’ve got to fight for your right to party!

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Brian

You probably thought that all beer enthusiasts problems were over when prohibition was repealed on March 23, 1933. Not so! At least, not if you live in South Carolina… South Carolinians won a major battle for beer last May, when … Continue reading →

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coast beer tasting at ted’s

Posted on January 26, 2008 by Brian

This past Tuesday we had the opportunity to go to a beer tasting at Ted’s Butcherblock in downtown Charleston. We were treated to a five course meal, with each course paired with a beer to complement the food. Our friends … Continue reading →

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2007 Brewery of the Year: Victory

Posted on January 13, 2008 by Brian

The brewmasters of Victory have a great thing going on in Downington, PA. I first had a Victory Hop Devil in Highland, NC, while on a weekend getaway with my wife. This was in late 2006, before South Carolina had … Continue reading →

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my first brewing injury

Posted on January 6, 2008 by Brian

Yesterday I brewed a stout that is modeled after the Rogue Shakespeare Stout. This marked the one year anniversary of the beginning of my homebrewing career. What a fun year it was! I would call this stout my Anniversary Stout, … Continue reading →

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January 2008 – Coast HopArt IPA

Posted on January 2, 2008 by Brian

Happy New Year, everyone! I think 2008 is going to be a great year, full of a lot of adventure and uncharted territory. I hope that you will enjoy some new beer with old friends during the coming year! With … Continue reading →

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