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I like beer.

new look, same great taste, round 3

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Brian

It was time for a change; to clean house; simplify. I’ve been looking for a new theme for Untamed Beer, and I finally came across a winner tonight: Twenty Ten by the WordPress Team. I know it’s simple and “standard,” … Continue reading →

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Tapping the Beer Community in Greenville

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Brian

It’s time for me to come clean. I admit, I have Asheville envy. Nine breweries, self-distribution and a kick-ass beer store, Bruisin Ales. As a beer lover, sometimes I wish I had moved 60 miles up highway 25. It’s not … Continue reading →

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beer vs. wine dinner at Brixx (Greenville) on July 12

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Brian

I would like to invite anyone in the Greenville area to come out on Monday, July 12 at 7 pm to Brixx Woodfired Pizza on Woodruff in Greenville for a beer vs. wine dinner. I’m going to be the “beer presenter,” … Continue reading →

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rare beer auction to benefit gulf coast families

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Brian

The Avenue Pub in New Orleans, Louisiana is in the process of organizing a rare beer auction to benefit the families affected by the BP oil spill in the Gulf. The auction will take place on August 28 at the … Continue reading →

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Beer City Festival in review

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Brian

This Saturday, Nicole and I attended the first annual Beer City Festival in Asheville, North Carolina. Rather than type up some boring review of our experience, I thought I would show you the video expose Nicole created for Voltron Team, … Continue reading →

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Brewery Tours and Beer Store Tastings in South Carolina

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Brian

It’s official, the governor signed bill H.4572 yesterday, so it is now law. That means that breweries and stores in South Carolina can legally allow customers to sample beers. It also allows breweries to sell a limited amount of beer … Continue reading →

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English Phil’s Summer Ale

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Brian

On May 8, my friend Phil married his betrothed, Meredith. It was a delightful ceremony at a winery outside of Charlottesville, Virginia. The rehearsal dinner and reception took place nearby at Meredith’s parents’ house, a mere 18th century farm house. … Continue reading →

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Dogfish Head is loose in Greenville

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Brian

Last night was Dogfish Head’s Greenville release party at Barley’s Tap Room. It was a day I was eagerly awaiting for a long time. Dogfish Head is one of the most revered breweries by beer geeks in the world. More … Continue reading →

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The Cornhole Comeback

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Brian

This has nothing to do with beer. Well, I suppose it does because I was drinking beer while playing cornhole, but I feel like I have to share this story, even if no one else cares. Last year at a … Continue reading →

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BrewGnome’s Belgian Golden Strong takes the pendant

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Brian

On Saturday, BrewGnome, also known as Nicole, won her first homebrew award at this month’s Upstate Brewtopians homebrew club meeting with her Untamed Beer: Brew Gnome Signature Series Nicolie-Belgique Golden Strong Ale. This brew was Nicole’s first time taking the … Continue reading →

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