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West Charlotte High School’s Sam Greiner is the Deer Park NC coach of the week after leading the Lions to their best start in 13 years

An array of factors affect how and why a draft pour might taste different from the same beer in a can or bottle. Explore this issue here.

Illustration by Alyssa Nassner “Lees are like the drunk uncle at a family gathering,” says Toni Boyce, owner of BlaQ & Soul. “It gives a beverage life, but if it overstays its welcome, things could turn left quick.” So, what are lees? Where do they come from? As yeast is added to wine, it starts to ferment, converting sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide as it mixes with the grape juice. Eventually, when the yeast has consumed all of the sugar in the wine, it drops to the bottom of the...

Harrison brewer speaks out against bigotry from the beer hall and beyond Harrison brewer speaks out against bigotry from the beer hall and beyond Kenny Peden of Brick & Forge Brew Works Brian Sorensen Kenny Peden is one outspoken fella. To get a sense of where the Harrison beer brewer stands on controversial issues, just read his Twitter feed. He spends more time on social media pointing out social injustices than touting his beer. (And he ma...