Monthly Archives: February 2009

Untamed in ’09! Yes we can!

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Brian

I was honored, yet surprised, to find out a week ago that I was nominated for one of the board positions for the Upstate Brewtopians, our regional homebrewers club. I’m not sure who nominated me, but I definitely owe them … Continue reading →

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Victory Moonglow Weizenbock

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Brian

Video fever!

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February 2009 – Untamed Beer Slain Troll’s Blood Coffee Stout

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Brian

I thought I would change it up a little bit this month. Rather than just writing about this month’s beer of the month, since I’m about two weeks late, I thought I would do a little real-time tasting video. You … Continue reading →

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Brewgrass tickets on sale

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Brian

Tickets for the Brewgrass Festival are now on sale. I’ve never been able to make it to one of these, but I’ve been assured by those that have it is an awesome time. There will be around 40 breweries showing … Continue reading →

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seriously?

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Brian

Kid Rock to have his own craft beer

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possible demise of the Oregon brewing empire?

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Brian

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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alternatives to wine for St. Valentine’s Day dinner

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Brian

As St. Valentine’s Day approacheth, I have begun brainstorming for creative ways to celebrate the day with my bride. (Side note: being married for four years now, I’m impressed that I actually started thinking about this two days in advance…) … Continue reading →

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1,000 views in a month

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Brian

I just took a look at my stats and noticed that in January I topped 1,000 views in a month for the first time. I’m still shocked people read this, but I am very grateful for everyone that tunes in … Continue reading →

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South Carolina’s restrictive beer laws strike again

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Brian

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 on Twitter!

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Brian

All the cool kids are doing it, so why shouldn’t I? Just in case you want to know what I’m doing, where I’m at, and what I’m drinking at any time, I’m now on Twitter. Since I don’t have an … Continue reading →

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