Category Archives: Beer events

Beer Tasting at Refresh Columbia

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Brian

For those of you in the Columbia, SC area, I’m emceeing a beer tasting at Refresh Columbia on Thursday, Oct. 13 at 6 pm. I’ll be one of the speakers, along with Nick Wilson of Half & Half design and … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer events, Untamedbeer news | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Beer Dinner at American Grocery, Featuring GBX

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Brian

American Grocery is one of my favorite restaurants in Greenville. It’s locally owned, it’s small, and they use local ingredients to make up an ever-changing menu. When I become independently wealthy, Chef Joe is the first one I’m offering a … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer & Food, Beer events | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Brewvival reaffirms my faith

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Brian

Saturday was the second revival of Brewvival. 34 breweries bringing out their best. It remains in my top spot of favorite beer festivals. This is one of those rare festivals where a brewery needs to bring out its best, or … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer events | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

Prepare Thyself For a Beer Festival

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Brian

In four and half days I will be at my personal Daytona Super World Series Cup of beer festivals. I speak of Brewvival. I was at the inaugural festival last year, and it was the most exceptional collection of rare … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer events, Practical Beer Tips | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Beer events | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Beer events | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Beer events | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Beer & Food, Beer events | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Beer events | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in Beer events, Videos | 1 Comment