Category Archives: Beer

March 2008 – Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barleywine

Posted on March 3, 2008 by Brian

I was very excited when I saw the Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barleywine for the first time at Ted’s Butcherblock on Saturday. I had only heard the legends of this beer, but I never thought it would make its way to … Continue reading →

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what is malt liquor?

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Brian

A couple friends recently suggested that I write a post on malt liquor because they weren’t sure what it really was, even though we had consumed a decent amount of it in college. (Truth be told, I couldn’t drink the … Continue reading →

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beer and running

Posted on February 10, 2008 by Brian

Being a runner and a brewer, I was particularly interested in an article in this month’s issue of Runner’s World about running and beer. Essentially, the message from the article was no big surprise. Beer is ok for runners, so … Continue reading →

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Febtober 2008 – Great Divide Oak Aged Yeti Imperial Stout

Posted on February 7, 2008 by Brian

For the final winter month (at least in SC) I wanted to pick a dark beer with some kick. I found the perfect beer for the season in the Great Divide Oak Aged Yeti Imperial Stout. As the name implies, … Continue reading →

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coast beer tasting at ted’s

Posted on January 26, 2008 by Brian

This past Tuesday we had the opportunity to go to a beer tasting at Ted’s Butcherblock in downtown Charleston. We were treated to a five course meal, with each course paired with a beer to complement the food. Our friends … Continue reading →

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January 2008 – Coast HopArt IPA

Posted on January 2, 2008 by Brian

Happy New Year, everyone! I think 2008 is going to be a great year, full of a lot of adventure and uncharted territory. I hope that you will enjoy some new beer with old friends during the coming year! With … Continue reading →

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inside the circle of trust

Posted on December 27, 2007 by Brian

Once again I am the beneficiary of being on “The List” at Flying Dog. Delivered to my door were a couple “project” beers and their winter seasonal: Collaborator Doppelbock, Wild Dog Barrel-Aged Horn Dog, and K-9 Cruiser Winter Ale. The … Continue reading →

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December 2007 – Sam Adams Imperial Pilsner

Posted on December 3, 2007 by Brian

I must really like hops, so much so that I chose Sam Adams Imperial Pilsner as my December Beer of the Month. I am not a really big fan of pilsners, or lagered beer in general, but this pilsner is … Continue reading →

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coors, the banquet beer

Posted on November 6, 2007 by Brian

Have you seen those new Coors commercials? You know, “We haven’t changed since 1873.” When I saw those ads, a thought struck me. Those Coors ads are at the heart of the debate between those that drink macro beer and … Continue reading →

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November 2007 – Magic Hat Roxy Rolles

Posted on November 4, 2007 by Brian

When I normally think of a winter seasonal, I think of something dark, sweet, and spicy. Magic Hat (South Burlington, Vermont) brings all of that and more with hoppy punch in their winter seasonal, Roxy Rolles amber. Roxy has a … Continue reading →

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