Since the selling of Wicked Weed Brewery to InBev on May 3rd, the fallout continues to this day. I talked to customers at various Charleston, SC breweries to get their opinion on matters and this is what I learned. Most were against the sale. The reasons they gave are numerous…
You voted, and we have the results! This was an exciting survey to watch and shows the love Charlestonians have for their craft beer! What area of Charleston do you visit the most for breweries? (top 3 shown) The Downtown breweries took a commanding lead from the beginning and…
Here’s some of the current (6/26/17) Ales about town. Great summer thirst quenchers, and easily enjoyed all day long. Cooper River Brewing Golden Ale: Light English Ale. 4% Orange Infused Blonde Ale: Light American Blonde Ale. 4% Charles Towne Fermentory. Mars Express: American Pale Ale. 5.8% Dutchman’s Breeches: Belgian Strong…
Pawleys Island Brewing. Darren McLean, head brewer. Harkening out of the St. Louis area, Darren is not your typical brewer. He has a degree in Music Composition and could at one time make you a heck of a deal on a piano. It was during his homebrewing days….
If you were to draw a line between Holy City Brewery and Freehouse Brewery, and split the difference, you will find Charleston’s newest brewery under construction. In what used to be a specialized transportation garage, there are now trench drains, modern bathrooms, and top of the line brewing equipment. Currently surrounded by…
You asked for it, and we got it just for YOU! Sometimes you want to try a variety of Porters and Stouts. Or maybe compare some of the local IPA’s without having to go to each brewery. Might even be the case of you being a Frothy person,…
Spending the weekend in Downtown Charleston? Take time to visit The Battery at White Points Garden, The Market, The Exchange and Provost House, and Fort Sumter. Then start your tour of downtown’s finest craft beers! Everything from blondes to pale ales, stouts to porters, and ESBs to hefeweizens. It’s…
As I parked in front of The Roost on Savannah Highway, I realized I didn’t quite know how to find this place. I started walking, looking for the old Lyerly’s Dry Cleaning location. What I found was an open roll up door, sawdust wafting in the breeze, and the sound of…
We were drinking a couple of draft brews on a Friday evening, enjoying the fading sunlight. It dimmed suddenly and I looked up to see an imposing silhouette, composed of boots, a cowboy hat, and a beard. We were in the presence of Paul Roof,…
“Coffee cupping, or coffee tasting, is the practice of observing the tastes and aromas of brewed coffee.[1] It is a professional practice but can be done informally by anyone or by professionals known as “Q Graders”. A standard coffee cupping procedure involves deeply sniffing the coffee, then loudly slurping the coffee so…