Category Archives: Beer

pumpkinheads unite!

Posted on October 16, 2007 by Brian

It seems that Nicole is not alone in her pumpkin ale obsession: http://www.charleston.net/news/2007/oct/03/now_you_can_pour_pumpkin17864/ I am now inspired to put this in my next batch of homebrew: I’ve never been much of one for fruit or flavored beers, but I will … Continue reading →

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October 2007 – Spaten Oktoberfest

Posted on October 4, 2007 by Brian

The best thing about October? Oktoberfest! Beer, sausage, lederhosen… does it get any better? I had a wonderful time at the Oktoberfest celebration at Gene’s Haufbrau on Sunday… some of the best brats I’ve ever had. Despite the goodness of … Continue reading →

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September 2007 – Chimay Ale (blue label)

Posted on September 1, 2007 by Brian

I have been sipping on my Chimay Ale for well over an hour. As the beer has slowly made the journey from refrigerated to room temperature, the flavor and richness slowly transformed along the way and has reached the point … Continue reading →

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the fall seasonals are in!

Posted on August 28, 2007 by Brian

While taking a turn through Total Wine this weekend, I was greeted by a most welcomed sight. The fall seasonals are in! The great thing about all the fall seasonals that will be hitting the bars and stores in the … Continue reading →

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Joe the Butcher’s imperial stout

Posted on August 21, 2007 by Brian

A couple weeks ago while at Publix, Nicole struck up a conversation with our friendly butcher. As is the case with most of our conversations, the topic somehow turned to beer. Turns out, Joe is also a homebrewer! And as … Continue reading →

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when a brewpub goes bad

Posted on August 19, 2007 by Brian

This weekend I tagged along with my wife Nicole to Hilton Head Island to do some field work for an article she is writing for a Charleston-based food magazine. I was able to go as her travel companion and chauffeur, … Continue reading →

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beer calories and carbs

Posted on August 12, 2007 by Brian

The time has come for me to address a long-standing myth that has pained me to hear for many years: that “‘good’” beer has too many calories, too many carbs, and will make me fat.” While I readily admit, most … Continue reading →

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August 2007 – Flying Dog Double Dog

Posted on August 5, 2007 by Brian

“Wow!” Was my reaction to my first sip of this beer. I was immediately struck by the creamy, sweet, and ridiculously hoppy character. A little later on I was struck by the 10.5% alcohol content! Flying Dog describes this beer … Continue reading →

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July 2007 – Victory HopDevil Ale

Posted on July 1, 2007 by Brian

Victory is a newcomer to South Carolina, one of the spoils of the recent repeal on the oppression of beer in our state. Victory is brewed in Downington, Pennsylvania, and has quickly become one of my favorite overall breweries. Everything … Continue reading →

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what is a pilsner?

Posted on July 1, 2007 by Brian

I have learned what distinguishes many different styles of beer: lagers, ales, stouts, porters, pale ales, India pale ales, etc. But for some reason, the pilsner has escaped me. Perhaps other people are as puzzled as I am. Well, this … Continue reading →

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