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I like beer.

when a brewpub goes bad

Posted on August 19, 2007 by Brian

This weekend I tagged along with my wife Nicole to Hilton Head Island to do some field work for an article she is writing for a Charleston-based food magazine. I was able to go as her travel companion and chauffeur, … Continue reading →

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beer calories and carbs

Posted on August 12, 2007 by Brian

The time has come for me to address a long-standing myth that has pained me to hear for many years: that “‘good’” beer has too many calories, too many carbs, and will make me fat.” While I readily admit, most … Continue reading →

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flirting with disaster

Posted on August 5, 2007 by Brian

Today I moved the blueberry wheat into the secondary fermenter. If you recall from my post back on July 22, I mentioned that I did not strain off the whole hops or blueberries when I put the wort in the … Continue reading →

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August 2007 – Flying Dog Double Dog

Posted on August 5, 2007 by Brian

“Wow!” Was my reaction to my first sip of this beer. I was immediately struck by the creamy, sweet, and ridiculously hoppy character. A little later on I was struck by the 10.5% alcohol content! Flying Dog describes this beer … Continue reading →

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pilgrimage

Posted on July 22, 2007 by Brian

It is official, Nicole and I are taking a pilgrimage to Oregon in September. An entire week of brewery tours, wineries, and the great outdoors. Needless to say I haven’t been this excited since, well, the White Stripes concert I’m … Continue reading →

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homebrew batch #5: blueberry wheat

Posted on July 22, 2007 by Brian

Homebrewing is always an adventure. You never know where it will take you… The batch I brewed up this weekend sent us in search of fresh blueberries. I had heard of a farm on John’s Island where you could pick … Continue reading →

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popped!

Posted on July 8, 2007 by Brian

I have finally popped the strange cru! After weeks of waiting and trepidation, I can finally taste my first non-prepackaged brew. And how is it, you ask? Well, I think it’s pretty good! I think it is my best batch … Continue reading →

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July 2007 – Victory HopDevil Ale

Posted on July 1, 2007 by Brian

Victory is a newcomer to South Carolina, one of the spoils of the recent repeal on the oppression of beer in our state. Victory is brewed in Downington, Pennsylvania, and has quickly become one of my favorite overall breweries. Everything … Continue reading →

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what is a pilsner?

Posted on July 1, 2007 by Brian

I have learned what distinguishes many different styles of beer: lagers, ales, stouts, porters, pale ales, India pale ales, etc. But for some reason, the pilsner has escaped me. Perhaps other people are as puzzled as I am. Well, this … Continue reading →

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bottled, finally!

Posted on June 18, 2007 by Brian

Strange Cru… That’s what I’ll call it. After three weeks, this beer is finally in bottles. What took my previous batches of beer 10 days, this one took 28. This brew bubbled pretty steadily for a week, at which point … Continue reading →

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