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I like beer.

Front Street Brewery in Wilmington, NC

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Brian

Over New Year’s weekend, I went on a family trip with my in-laws to Wilmington, NC, where we met up with some long-time family friends from Columbia. It was a fun three day excursion to welcome in 2011. We went … Continue reading →

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Untamed Beer reviewed on the Bearded Brewer

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Brian

My homebrewing pen pal in Minnesota, The Bearded Brewer, posted a review of several beers I sent him this fall. He was very complimentary, and I’m honored to receive such praise. I am really looking forward to receiving his shipment … Continue reading →

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results of the open fermented tripel

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Brian

I’m back! Did you miss me? In case you were wondering, I’m not dead, I’m not pregnant and I haven’t stopped drinking beer. I felt like I needed a break to recharge the creative batteries. After a two month hiatus, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Brewgrass 2010

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Brian

Brewgrass, held at Martin Luther King Park in Asheville, North Carolina, is one of the most anticipated festivals in the Southeast. Tickets go on sale in February and sell out within a week. The Brewgrass people know what they are doing. … Continue reading →

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daredevil brewing – open fermentation

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Brian

In May, I watched episode 4 of Brewing TV on open fermentation. In the video, Michael Dawson brewed a Topless Hefeweizen using his standard hefe recipe, but this time he left the top off the fermenter. I was inspired to … Continue reading →

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beer on the frontier: Nantahala Brewing Company

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Brian

For the long Labor Day weekend, Nicole and I decided we would take a camping trip to far Western North Carolina and visit our friends Chris and Cristina Collier, brewers and co-founders of Nantahala Brewing Company in Bryson City. After … Continue reading →

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second runnings – beer for nothing and your chicks for free

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Brian

On Friday I made my second attempt at brewing a double digit ABV beer. My first try, a double IPA, missed the mark, coming in at around 9%. The IPA was a 10-gallon batch that pushed the limits of my … Continue reading →

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six suggestions to making a great beer festival

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Brian

Let me start by saying I’ve never coordinated a beer festival. I’ve only attended them. I know it’s a lot of work to put one on. It’s complicated. It’s expensive, even without all my suggestions. Anyone who has put one … Continue reading →

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Brew at the Zoo, August 7 in Columbia

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Brian

I started my brewing journey in Columbia, seemingly decades ago (though I’ve only been alive for three). Though I left three years ago, it will always hold a special place in my memory. This prodigal beer son will be making … Continue reading →

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WANTED: Hop Tips Correspondent

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Brian

Are you a writer or beer aficionado who is looking for a unique way to plug into the industry? Well, I may have an opportunity for you. The Southern Brew News is now looking for someone to take on the … Continue reading →

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