Author: Chris Rice

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  Pull Up A Stool with Ed Falkenstein

  December 22, 2014 - Chris Rice In 1993, Ed Falkenstein quit his day job as an engineer to open Palmetto Brewing Co. in Charleston, SC. It was the first brewery in South Carolina since Prohibition. AAB: How have you seen South Carolina evolve?  When we first started Palmetto, only two craft beers were available in the state, Sierra Nevada and Sam... View Article
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  Belgian-Style vs. Belgian Beer

  January 23, 2014 - Chris Rice As brewers around the world master new brewing frontiers, in names and quality, how they pay homage to the origins of specialty beer is bringing concern to some. The Belgian Family Brewers, representing 21 of Belgium’s oldest independent family breweries, specifically promotes “the identity and authenticity of Belgian brewing methods.” Here, you will not find... View Article
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  Staff Reviews

  Alaskan Winter Ale

  November 22, 2013 - Chris Rice Alaskan Brewing Co. Juneau, AK Style: Winter Ale ABV: 6.2% Review: Alaskan Winter Ale pours brilliant copper with a low, off-white head. The low carbonation, like an English bitter, causes the light head to quickly fade. It has a candy sweet aroma full of caramel malt and berry notes under the malt. There are some... View Article
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  Staff Reviews

  Rail Slide Imperial Spiced Ale

  November 15, 2013 - Chris Rice San Tan Brewing Co. Chandler, AZ Style: Spiced Ale ABV: 7.1% Review: Rail Slide Imperial Spiced Ale has a deep red color with a light head. It pours like a Sasparilla, with English hops (potentially) and licorice on the nose. It smells like an English brown ale after the spice. Malty and deep caramel on the... View Article
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  Staff Reviews

  Lips of Faith Ale Brewed with Anaheim and Marash Chilies

  November 15, 2013 - Chris Rice A collaboration between Cigar City Brewing and New Belgium Brewing Co. Style: Chili/Spiced Beer ABV: 8.5% Review: The latest beer from the Lips of Faith Series pours light caramel clean, bright filtered with full head that shows nice lace in the glass. The nose delivers warm toffee from what comes as a traditional American pale, mildly... View Article
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  Staff Reviews

  Jubelale

  November 15, 2013 - Chris Rice Deschutes Brewery Bend, OR Style: Winter Ale ABV: 6.7% Review: Jubelale has a burnt red color off the pour with a full head resembling coffee or mocha and a nice contrast in the glass. The nose is very sweet, fruity, and the dried fruit notes that cover many beers come out very strong. Apple, fig, raisins,... View Article