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November 2007 – Magic Hat Roxy Rolles

Posted on November 4, 2007 by Brian

When I normally think of a winter seasonal, I think of something dark, sweet, and spicy. Magic Hat (South Burlington, Vermont) brings all of that and more with hoppy punch in their winter seasonal, Roxy Rolles amber. Roxy has a … Continue reading →

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coast brewing company grand opening

Posted on October 22, 2007 by Brian

On Saturday, Nicole and I were privileged to attend the grand opening celebration of Coast Brewing Company in North Charleston. Nicole has some ever-growing clout in the beer industry through her mad marketing skills, so she was able to get … Continue reading →

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pumpkinheads unite!

Posted on October 16, 2007 by Brian

It seems that Nicole is not alone in her pumpkin ale obsession: http://www.charleston.net/news/2007/oct/03/now_you_can_pour_pumpkin17864/ I am now inspired to put this in my next batch of homebrew: I’ve never been much of one for fruit or flavored beers, but I will … Continue reading →

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October 2007 – Spaten Oktoberfest

Posted on October 4, 2007 by Brian

The best thing about October? Oktoberfest! Beer, sausage, lederhosen… does it get any better? I had a wonderful time at the Oktoberfest celebration at Gene’s Haufbrau on Sunday… some of the best brats I’ve ever had. Despite the goodness of … Continue reading →

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oregon beer trail

Posted on September 22, 2007 by Brian

I have found heaven, and it is in Oregon. I had long heard about all the craft and micro brews that had come from this state. Many times, you wonder if certain places and things start to get by on … Continue reading →

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doggie style: the brewmaster of flying dog

Posted on September 21, 2007 by Brian

I could not think of a better way to start off my Oregon Beer Trail week than to speak to the brewmaster for a major craft brewery. And by some miracle, this chance actually came about when Stephanie Kerchner in … Continue reading →

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September 2007 – Chimay Ale (blue label)

Posted on September 1, 2007 by Brian

I have been sipping on my Chimay Ale for well over an hour. As the beer has slowly made the journey from refrigerated to room temperature, the flavor and richness slowly transformed along the way and has reached the point … Continue reading →

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a legend moves on

Posted on September 1, 2007 by Brian

I read this morning that beer writing legend Michael Jackson died of a heart attack on Thursday at the age of 65. Jackson was one of the early pioneers in the beer renaissance that started in the 1970s. We owe … Continue reading →

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the fall seasonals are in!

Posted on August 28, 2007 by Brian

While taking a turn through Total Wine this weekend, I was greeted by a most welcomed sight. The fall seasonals are in! The great thing about all the fall seasonals that will be hitting the bars and stores in the … Continue reading →

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Joe the Butcher’s imperial stout

Posted on August 21, 2007 by Brian

A couple weeks ago while at Publix, Nicole struck up a conversation with our friendly butcher. As is the case with most of our conversations, the topic somehow turned to beer. Turns out, Joe is also a homebrewer! And as … Continue reading →

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