Category Archives: Beer

Gourmet Bottle Bill Signed by Governor Bentley

Posted on May 16, 2012 by

This legislation has changed the 16 fluid oz. limit on beer sold in Alabama to 25.4 fluid oz.  The 25.4 number was chosen because it would allow for 22 oz. and 750 mL bottle sizes – the two most common … Continue reading →

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Today is National Beer Day

Posted on April 7, 2012 by

Today is National Beer Day! People have been brewing beer ever since they began cultivating domesticated grains 8,000 years ago. Beer has been an important part of human culture ever since. For example, over 4,000 years ago an anonymous poet … Continue reading →

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Jefferson’s Resaurant Opens Monday – Burgers, Wings & Oysters, Oh My!

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

Let me start by saying I really like the double dipped wings at Jefferson’s.  Now I don’t think they are on the weight loss program right now, but the new owners dropped a few in front of me and Redman … Continue reading →

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Opelika’s First Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

Posted on March 17, 2012 by

Opelika Main Street hosted the first celebration of an event that I celebrated year after year in Savannah.  After all, there, it was the second or third largest event nationwide,  depending on who you believe in the news.  Of course, … Continue reading →

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Victoria, No Lime Please!

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

In the past I’d do a beer review or two, well, I thought I might bring that back so let’s get to it. It’s name means “Victory” in English! Victoria is a new beer just arrived in the Lee County … Continue reading →

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Tale of Two Bars

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

South 9th Street was home, years ago, to a little bar called “A Touch of Class”.  It’s right next to the upholstery shop in what was the Casey Furniture building when I came to town.  Several months ago, the termites won the … Continue reading →

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Efforts Continue to Make Home Brewing Okay in Alabama (HB354)

Posted on February 18, 2012 by

This in the mail this morning from the group supporting home brewing of beer. “We are excited to report that House bill HB354 was filed today to legalize Homebrewing in Alabama.  With your help, it will pass into law, and … Continue reading →

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Goodnight Opelika – Eighth and Rails Final Night!

Posted on January 1, 2012 by

It was goodbye to an old friend, if you can call a Tavern an old friend, last night.  Eighth and Rail is now a pleasant memory for those that called this one of their favorite watering holes. The building is … Continue reading →

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Case Closed

Posted on July 9, 2011 by
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Going, Going Gone… Get it while you can!

Posted on March 19, 2011 by

From Buddies Bert and Andrew in Boston… It seems like only yesterday that we were putting the last of our Samuel Adams® Winter Lager empties into the recycling bins, and welcoming in the slightly milder weather with the crisp and hoppySamuel … Continue reading →

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Everybody is Leaving Town

Posted on January 6, 2011 by

Okay, I know not everyone is leaving town heading to the BCS Championship Game on Monday Night, but I’d say half the folks I know are going. Some without tickets, just to hang out and party.  The rest are already … Continue reading →

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The Beer Talking – Thanks Again McCoy!

Posted on October 9, 2010 by

And this could be voted “Best of All Times!”

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Beer Bellies- Thanks Again McCoy!

Posted on October 9, 2010 by

Good Friend John sends me some great cartoons from time to time about beer. Here’s another…

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Opelika Saturday Night – Research Project Continues

Posted on September 26, 2010 by

Well, apparently it a weekend for research.  My Saturday mornings are not the same with the departure of Red Door June.  I wish the best to Rick and Karen, hoping they realize how much many of us appreciate their efforts … Continue reading →

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Opelika Had a Busy Saturday Night

Posted on August 29, 2010 by

With the first ever BBQ & Brewfest at the Event Center Downtown, and the Friends and Family opening of the Irish Bred Pub and live music at Eighth and Rail.  Railroad Avenue looked like South College on Game Day.  I … Continue reading →

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