Category Archives: Beer-related news

seriously?

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Brian

Kid Rock to have his own craft beer

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possible demise of the Oregon brewing empire?

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Brian

It seems we aren’t alone in South Carolina with beer-hating government officials. It can even strike the Beer Mecca. Thanks to Vocated and the Beave for sending this video along to me: http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2009/02/14/or.1900.beer.tax.kgw In Oregon, they are considering increasing the … Continue reading →

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South Carolina’s restrictive beer laws strike again

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Brian

I read some sad news yesterday. Due to South Carolina’s archaic and restrictive beer laws, the Charleston Beer Exchange has had to stop doing their in-store beer tastings. It is ridiculous how backwards and hypocritical South Carolina’s laws are pertaining … Continue reading →

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Untamed Beer featured on Big Gnome’s podcast

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Brian

On Friday, Big Gnome launched it’s new podcast series called Lunchbox. Big Gnome is a Greenville-based marketing and public relations firm and I received the honor of being the first interviewee for the podcast. Nicole grilled me on some tough … Continue reading →

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the Charleston Beer Exchange brings craft beer dedication to South Carolina

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Brian

A couple weeks ago I was in a wedding for a good friend in Charleston, SC. As an aside, if anyone is thinking about a destination wedding, Charleston is probably one of the best locations in the country. Lots of … Continue reading →

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World Beer Festival in Columbia

Posted on January 27, 2009 by Brian

So how was it? If anyone went, please tell me about it. I wish I could have been there, but the wedding I was in was a lot of fun, so I don’t feel too bad…

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75th anniversary of the 21st ammendment

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Brian

Today marks the 75th anniversary of the 21st ammendment, which federally repealed prohibition in 1933. So today, grab your favorite beer, wine or liquor and appreciate your freedom to enjoy it. Charlie Papazian, one of the most instrumental people in … Continue reading →

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illegal homebrewing

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Brian

Over the past several months I’ve been reading Travels With Barley by Ken Wells (I’m a slow reader). Published in 2004, it is slightly out of date, especially with the recent InBev/Anheiser-Busch merger, but it is quite an entertaining read … Continue reading →

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Coast arrives in Greenville

Posted on November 17, 2008 by Brian

One of my favorite breweries in the Southeast, Coast Brewing Company, took its first step toward global domination and has its Rye Knot Brown Ale available at Barley’s Tap Room in Greenville, SC. This is their first beer to be … Continue reading →

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Stone Brewing Company comes to South Carolina

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Brian

Tonight, Stone Brewing Company is being unveiled in South Carolina at Barley’s Tap Room in Greenville. Sadly, I won’t be able to go (I miss out on so many good beer events!). I had heard of the legend of this … Continue reading →

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