Monthly Archives: November 2008

poll question: what’s your favorite thing about Thanksgiving?

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Brian

It’s right around the corner. Turkey turkey turkey! As my excitement builds, I want to know what excites you most about Thanksgiving. By the way, I was about to make the obligatory turkey/tryptophan joke, which is required by the FCC … Continue reading →

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beer for beginners

Posted on November 24, 2008 by Brian

If you’re reading this blog, odds are you either really like beer already or you are stalking me. If it’s the latter, while I am certainly flattered, I’d rather you just focus on the beer. I’m not worth stalking. However, … Continue reading →

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the virtue of bad-tasting beer

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Brian

I saw this on a forum today, made me laugh: “I had a Lowenbrau at a party once when I was 14. I didn’t drink another beer until I was 18.”

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poll question: Bud Light, Miller Lite or Coors Light?

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Brian

This is a battle of the heavyweights. If you had to choose, which would it be, Bud Light, Miller Lite, or Coors Light? These beers represent the three top market share beers in the world. I’m curious to see if … Continue reading →

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Coast arrives in Greenville

Posted on November 17, 2008 by Brian

One of my favorite breweries in the Southeast, Coast Brewing Company, took its first step toward global domination and has its Rye Knot Brown Ale available at Barley’s Tap Room in Greenville, SC. This is their first beer to be … Continue reading →

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poll question: favorite “flavored” beer?

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Brian

Aside from the traditional beer flavor, such as hop bitterness and malt sweetness, beer can be brewed with many other ingredients to give it a variety of different flavors. This week’s question asks you to name your favorite flavored beer. … Continue reading →

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November 2008 – RJ Rockers First Snow Ale

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Brian

After a two month hiatus, I’m back with the beer of the month! For its triumphant return in November, I wanted to go with something seasonal, and since I have not given a shout out to the local breweries near … Continue reading →

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poll question: ale or lager?

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Brian

In the spirit of today’s election, I’m starting a new series of poll question posts. I want to know what you think about beer. I’m planning on doing a new poll question each week, so check back and let your … Continue reading →

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