Blog Topic: Beer Me

Culture Briefs: CMT's 'Party Down South' Is Coming to Athens

By Blake Aued | March 30, 2014 1:06pm

The CMT reality show "Party Down South" will film its second season in Athens, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

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Grub Notes: Creature Comforts Starts Brewing, Finally

By Gabe Vodicka | March 21, 2014 5:41pm

Those looking for an update on the status of downtown brewery Creature Comforts, which has been in the works for over a year, got an encouraging one this afternoon, when the company posted the news to its Twitter and Facebook pages that it would officially begin brewing in the former Snow Tire space Monday, Mar. 24. This places the estimated opening date four to five weeks away.

More info after the jump.

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Grub Notes: Three Athens Bars Named Best in the South

By Blake Aued | January 22, 2014 1:40pm

Normal Bar, The National and The World Famous are among the 100 best bars in the South, according toSouthern Living.

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Grub Notes: Beer Brunches at The World Famous; See the Cinco y Diez Menu

By Hillary Brown | January 17, 2014 4:40pm

Hey, fellow old folks who have come to believe nothing good happens after midnight, New Belgium Brewing and The World Famous have planned something for you. And by you, I mean me. Starting Feb. 9 and continuing Sundays through at least Mar. 2, the downtown bar/eatery will have beer and brunch pairings, plus live music starting at 12:30 p.m. (the current confirmed lineup is Ruby the Rabbitfoot, Josh Perkins, Wieuca and Madeline, in that order).

Details after the jump.

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In the Loop: Drunken Mayhem on the UGA-App State Homecoming Game Weekend

By David Schick | November 11, 2013 3:53pm

After every UGA home football game, Flagpole news intern David Schick will be checking the police blotter to find the weekend's strangest drunken antics. Here's the fifth installment:

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Culture Briefs: What to Do in Jacksonville (Other Than the Georgia-Florida Game)

By Joe VanHoose | October 31, 2013 12:02pm

With thousands of Athenians headed down to Florida this weekend, we asked Athens writer, Jacksonville native and Flagpole Senior Jean Shorts Correspondent Joe VanHoose to fill us in on what to do down there besides tailgate. His opinions—specifically that Athens is not the the greatest city in the Southeast—do not reflect the opinions of Flagpole Magazine.

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Grub Notes: Daily Groceries Adding Beer, Wine, Bread from Independent Baking Co.

By Hillary Brown | October 15, 2013 3:07pm

Hey-o. Prince Avenue's Daily Groceries Co-op, heretofore known for bulk bins, tasty veggies, all kinds of natural products, a well-stocked popsicle case and a fine selection of veg sandwiches, is now adding beer and wine sales.

The grocery was issued its license by Athens-Clarke County this past week, but is still working on other issues: finding distributors, picking specific beverages and, most of all, making space in its tight quarters.

More after the jump.

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Culture Briefs: Terrapin Beer's Cameo on 'The Walking Dead'

By Blake Aued | October 14, 2013 2:57pm

Apparently folks quit drinking after the zombie apocalypse.

On last night's Season Four premiere of "The Walking Dead," Daryl and a crew of prison newcomers raid a grocery store for supplies. The store was full of prominently-placed cases of Georgia craft beer, including Athens' own Terrapin Rye.

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In the Loop: Drunken Mayhem on the UGA-Missouri Game Weekend

By David Schick | October 14, 2013 4:52pm

After every UGA home football game, Flagpole news intern David Schick will be checking the police blotter to find the weekend's strangest drunken antics. Here's the fourth installment:

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In the Loop: Drunken Mayhem on the UGA-LSU Game Weekend

By David Schick | October 1, 2013 1:12pm

After every UGA home football game, Flagpole news intern David Schick will be checking the police blotter to find the weekend's funniest drunken antics. Here's the third installment:

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