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I like beer.

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

You probably thought that all beer enthusiasts problems were over when prohibition was repealed on March 23, 1933.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

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

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

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

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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inside the circle of trust

Once again I am the beneficiary of being on “The List” at Flying Dog. Delivered to my door were a couple “project” beers and their winter seasonal: Collaborator Doppelbock, Wild Dog Barrel-Aged Horn Dog, and K-9 Cruiser Winter Ale. The … Continue reading

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December 2007 – Sam Adams Imperial Pilsner

I must really like hops, so much so that I chose Sam Adams Imperial Pilsner as my December Beer of the Month. I am not a really big fan of pilsners, or lagered beer in general, but this pilsner is … Continue reading

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pumpkin ale homebrew

The day before Thanksgiving I cracked open my latest batch of homebrew, a pumpkin ale. This creation was my best yet. I have to say, I am quite a perfectionist and will be the first to be critical of what … Continue reading

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chocolate began as beer!

Check out this amazing discovery about the origins of chocolate: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20071112/ts_nm/chocolate_beer_dc It would appear that chocolate began to be used in a beer-like drink in Central America around 1100 BC. “The earliest cacao beverages consumed at Puerto Escondido were likely … Continue reading

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coors, the banquet beer

Have you seen those new Coors commercials? You know, “We haven’t changed since 1873.” When I saw those ads, a thought struck me. Those Coors ads are at the heart of the debate between those that drink macro beer and … Continue reading

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