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"who here can hook me up with some good shine"

Junior Johnson's moonshine (Midnight Moon) ain't bad. Tastes more like vodka than the moonshine I've had in the past ... but at least it tastes like good vodka.

They make this stuff called CatDaddy too. Kind of has a crazy apple-vanilla flavor. Pretty damn good actually.


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8/10/2010 8:29:07 PM

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"Sam's Quick Shop in Durham is in stock apparently"

Went there yesterday for their one day only distribution of Foothill's Baltic Porter
I have a new favorite beer store - holy moly I was in heaven!!!!

8/14/2010 11:04:30 AM

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"and outside of Battlefield Bock, Red Oak is absolutely terrible"

you're entitled to your opinion, but i don't think i've ever disagreed with one more strongly in regards to beer

8/14/2010 5:42:23 PM

So I was just at Fullsteam in Durham today to sample their beers. Apparently I missed their opening night "Baby Bjorn Brawl" as some dude cut in front of another one with a Baby Bjorn on, and a bar fight ensued and 3 people got kicked out for being wankers.
Place doesn't have AC, but they have fans and it's very big- 1/2 a warehouse.

So, you can get half-pints to try out their beers. Cool.

Anyway, my opinions on what's currently on tap
Basil Summertime Ale: very popular, sold out and didn't get to try it. Boo.

Hogwash Hickory-Smoked Porter- very um, smoky, and smooth. Could see it with salty food
and its target pairing, NC, downeast BBQ.

Rocket Science IPA- soapy, didn't like it.

Carver Sweet Potato Lager- a hint of sweet potato, pretty earthy and fresh. Drank 1.5 pints
and my favorite.

El Toro Cream Ale- pretty good, reminded me of a Genny Cream. I recommend.

8/15/2010 8:02:45 PM

^^Honestly, most of the beer drinkers I know hate Red Oak Amber. Too earthy tasting, too much honey, not enough hops.

But there's always someone in the bar who loves this beer. Personally, I'm not a fan at all, but it does have some avid fans.

8/15/2010 10:09:31 PM

Sam's Quik Shop is pretty awesome... I think they've helped Durham beer drinkers become a little bit more educated about their selections. And, the metalheads who run the place are pretty friendly, too.

8/15/2010 11:55:34 PM

Bump for the Great North Carolina Beerfest this weekend. It's at Tanglewood Park, west of Winston-Salem.

They've got more than 50 breweries coming in, both local and international. Here's the full list: http://www.greatncbeerfestival.com/brewers

Of note:



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8/24/2010 10:18:04 PM

Oh, and Kansas is the headlining band

(really?)

8/24/2010 10:26:42 PM

Charlotte Oktoberfest next month. Tickets still available at http://www.charlotteoktoberfest.com

8/25/2010 8:08:55 AM

if you havent ever done so, I highly recommend the Boylan Bridge Brewpub's brew tour. It's every Wednesday night at 7pm and Mark, the brewmaster, is really knowledgeable and gave us a VIP tour of their entire facility. As for the beers? The summer ale is my favorite, but they've got 5 others that should suit any beer aficionado's taste.

8/25/2010 8:13:56 AM

CBC makes the best [local] Oktoberfest that I've tried....
but I think you can only buy it at the brewery in Holly Springs...

9/28/2010 2:44:41 PM

^You can only get bottles of it at the brewery, there's kegs of it at plenty of bars.

9/28/2010 2:52:34 PM

Lonerider's Shotgun Betty is, by far, my favorite beer.

As for wine, I recommend Old North State Winery's Bare Bones or Restless Soul.

9/28/2010 2:59:58 PM

Pisgah Brewery in black mountain near asheville makes AMAZING organic beers. Try Solstice, its a wheat type ale with about 9% alcohol.

9/28/2010 8:38:53 PM

^Solstice is pretty good. I was at their brewery last year for a festival. Free beer samples.

9/28/2010 8:41:18 PM

Does anyone want to come to Durham and go with me to Fullsteam Brewery some evening next week? Sounds like a place I need to check out

9/28/2010 10:46:54 PM

bump

12/22/2010 11:35:21 AM

I like me some Big Boss Bad Penny

12/22/2010 12:01:32 PM

Check out Cardinal Gin (made in Kings Mountain, NC). Its a very floral gin but great in a tonic. Was about $29 at the ABC in North Raleigh. Only 1, maybe 2 gins at the store I like better.

12/23/2010 1:43:37 AM

has anyone eaten at the Olde Hickory Taproom?

1/14/2011 2:57:44 PM

That Midnite Moon distillery now has fruit infused "moonshine" (100proof) Cherry, Strawberry, and Apple Pie atm..

Tried the Strawberry...its YUMMY!

1/14/2011 3:35:13 PM

There are 13 breweries in Asheville alone, making it the most breweries per capita in the world.

Silver Coast is another winery near the SC line on 17.

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