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Fullsteam’s First Frost

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

Fullsteam’s First Frost Persimmon Winter Ale Getting word of this beer’s production is what first introduced me to Fullsteam and their Southern-agriculture-inspired brews. I adore persimmon. I believe persimmons (and avocados) are a gift from the gods, and the label on this very limited edition bottling (mine is #402 of 800) agrees as it expounds [...]

Lost in the Trees

Thursday, January 13th, 2011

Lost in the Trees Fullsteam Brewery Central Park District, Durham $8, which included the glass and a bottle of beer. I had been dying to try this beer made with figs. Almost as badly as I’m dying to try Fullsteam’s permission persimmon beer (thanks for catching that typo, Marc! Though permission beer might be even [...]