Southsiders Public House and the Beer Scene of Waxhaw, NC

It was just six months ago in November that Waxhaw residents voted in favor of malt beverage and mixed drinks in Waxhaw’s restaurants. Chief among the referendums’ many advocates were Mark and Patte Kennedy, owners of SouthSiders Deli. SouthSiders has experienced quite a bit of change in the six months since the referendum passed.

For starters, [...]

George Washington and the American Porter

Were he alive today, George Washington would turn 278-years old tomorrow. Most might celebrate this monumental occasion with a nice champagne they acquired a few decades prior, but there is little doubt our nation’s first president would reach his ancient hand toward a pint of porter — American porter, of course.

We know of Washington’s love [...]

Liquids don't break the fast, so why give up beer for Lent this Ash Wednesday?

Today is Ash Wednesday, and if Twitter is any indication of the Zeitgeist (and I think it is) a lot of people are giving up beer for Lent. What someone gives up for Lent is very much a personal decision, but before giving up beer for 40 days, you should know one thing: “Liquida non [...]