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🍻 Tap into the local suds scene
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Steel Hands Sandstorm Game Day Lager pays homage to the Gamecock hype anthem.  | Photo by Steel Hands Brewing
Columbia makes a lot of great craft beer. Local brewers are constantly tapping their creative juices to drum up crafty collaborations, standout recipes, and fun names for their frothy masterpieces.

As we celebrate Drink Up Week, we’d like to raise a glass to seven COLA-centric brews with names that draw inspiration from our city’s history, communities, and culture.

Bomb Island, Angry Fish Brewing Company
This Imperial Stout from the Lexington brewery is named for the island located on Lake Murray that served as a practice range for Doolittle’s Raiders’ B-17 bombers during WWII.

Carolina Light, Savage Craft Aleworks
When you see this six-pack for sale around town, you’ll notice the can artwork by local artist Ernest Lee, aka The Chicken Man.

Carolinian, Columbia Craft
This beer’s name gets straight to the point — and we respect that.

Hop to Trot Cryo IPA, Columbia Craft
This beer name-checks the brewery’s annual Hop to Trot Beer Fest — running seven years strong in 2024. Fun fact: this crafty creation won a Gold medal in the New England/Juicy IPA category at the 2018 US Open Beer Championship.

Lettermen Lager, Columbia Craft
This crafty collaboration with USC’s Association of Lettermen is set to return during football season in August 2024. The “1965” on the Gamecocks garnet-colored can is a nod to the year the association was founded.

Sandstorm Game Day Lager, Steel Hands Brewing
A nod to Gamecock fan culture, the little white towel on this can takes us straight to a Gamecocks game. Garnet Trust partnered with Steel Hands to craft this beer that benefit Gamecock student athletes through NIL opportunities.

Soda City Pils, Iron Hill Brewery
A tribute to one of Columbia’s nicknames, the brewery says this beer is meant “to celebrate our beautiful city.” The best part: a portion of sales is donated to the local food bank.
 
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Events
 
Wednesday, July 24
  • Forest Acres Farmers Market | Wednesday, July 24 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Forest Acres Farmers Market, 24 Forest Lake Pl., Forest Acres | Free | Grab your locally grown fruits and veggies + shop with local vendors at this weekly market.
  • Columbia Fireflies vs. Lynchburg Hillcats | Wednesday, July 24 | 7:05 p.m. | Segra Park, 1640 Freed St., Columbia | $6-$18 | Trash the Poop Dog Days of Summer: Treat your furry friend to a night out at Segra Park and enjoy $5 White Claws on White Claw Wednesday.*
Thursday, July 25
  • Make and Create: Pressed Flower Jars | Thursday, July 25 | 5-6 p.m. | Richland Library St. Andrews, St. Andrews Children’s Area 2916 Broad River Rd., Columbia | Free | Create a jar that’s a perfect size for tealight candles.
  • West Columbia Planet Fitness Ribbon Cutting | Thursday, July 25 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Planet Fitness, 2410 Augusta Rd., West Columbia | Free | This event features an appearance by a USC Women’s Basketball player, donations to local organizations + more — plus, bring a donation to the back-to-school drive for a chance to win prizes.*
Friday, July 26
  • Gentle Morning Yoga on Boyd Plaza | Friday, July 26 | 7-8 a.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., Columbia | Free | The class takes place on Boyd Plaza and can be taken on a mat or sitting in a chair; both will be provided.
  • Meet the Author: Wiley Cash | Friday, July 26 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Richland Library Main, 1431 Assembly St., Columbia | Free | The NYT bestselling author will discuss his recent works “The Last Ballad” and “When Ghosts Come Home.”
Saturday, July 27
  • Cayce Cool Down | Saturday, July 27 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Granby Garden Parks, 1800 12th St., Columbia | Free | Keep cool with this summertime event featuring water slides, water balloons, super soakers, and snow cones.
  • Bratfest | Saturday, July 27 | 12 p.m. | Bierkeller, 600 Canalside St. Unit 1009, Columbia | Free | Celebrate brat summer with the classic German street food.
  • Camp Cola Fest | Saturday, July 27 | 12-10 p.m. | Runway 728, 728 S. Edisto Ave., Columbia | $10-$40 | Enjoy some summer fun at this outdoor music festival with a camp vibe with food trucks, games, and vendor shopping.
Sunday, July 28
  • Prettier than Matt | Sunday, July 28 | 4:30-7:30 p.m. | The Dales Biergarten & Bottle Shoppe, 3150 Platt Springs Rd., West Columbia | Free | Lounge back with a craft brew in the garden, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy the local sounds of this acoustic duo.
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Pro tip: You can stop by one of the many AllSouth branches or open an account online.
 
News Notes
 
Open
  • Delicious treats await at Scoop of Heaven Homemade Ice Cream, will open at 10:30 a.m. today at 565-A Spears Creek Church Rd. in Elgin. Offering 32 flavors, the shop is a “new premium ice cream concept” by owners Suzanne Pucci and Bill McDaniels.
Development
  • Real estate development on Huger Street continues with plans for a new 123-room hotel at the corner of Senate Street, next to the under-construction Homewood Suites and Tru Hotel by Hilton. The developer is seeking final approval. (The State)
Environmental
  • Initiatives funded by $59 million in EPA grants will help SC address climate change. The state will use $50 million for swampland preservation and carbon sequestration. Nearly $9 million will fund solar panels + green infrastructure to reduce urban heat islands in the Midlands. (The Post and Courier)
Wellness
  • National fitness studio Hotworx has opened at 4464 Devine St., Ste. G. The studio offers infrared heat and isometric workouts. (Columbia Business Report)
Cause
  • Kicking off a major expansion, Midlands Technical College will use a $1 million Gable Grant from the Lowe’s Foundation to expand its Building Construction Technology program. This first-in-SC grant will improve facilities + expand skilled trades career pathways for students.
Sports
  • Listen to a recap of the Gamecocks time at SEC Media Days. Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of Gamecock Football with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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  • Did you know that Prisma Health is the official provider for the Clemson Tigers + USC Gamecocks? Their orthopedic specialists are on your team, too, ready to answer your questions for our next edition of Prisma Health On Call. (Think: Back + spine care). Submit your questions.*
 
 
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🍋 Something to sip on
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Catch The Lemonade Twins each week at Soda City Market and other pop-up spots around the Midlands.  | Photo via The Lemonade Twins
May we interest you in a refreshing cold bev? Beat the heat with these must-try local beverages:

Agua Frescas from Tacos Nayarit | Wash down those tacos with an Agua Fresca with refreshing flavors like Mango + Guayaba.

Lemonade from The Lemonade Twins | These young twin entrepreneurs are making a splash at Soda City Market and around Cola with their homemade, multi-flavor lemonades.

Licuados from Manny’s Shaved Ice N’ Snacks | Savor the richness of tradition with Manny’s licuados — a creamy blend of fresh fruit, milk, and natural cane sugar.

Smoothies from Tasty As Fit | Stay healthy and cool with a smoothie from Tasty As Fit. Don’t be fooled by the name, the Lucky Charm Smoothie has ingredients like fresh fruits with zucchini, and avocado for the greens.

Sweet tea from No Name Deli | No Name’s sweet tea is a lunchtime treat with flavors like peach + raspberry. Sip it sweet or unsweet, and garnish it with a side of fresh mint.
 
The Buy
 
The perfect shoe for the rest of summer: Birkenstock’s waterproof slide sandal, which comes in bright and cute colors like purple fog, coral peach, and popcorn.
 
 
The Wrap
 
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From the editor
CNN Travel Editor Forrest Brown shared an essay about how a field trip to Columbia when he was a child sparked his lifelong interest in travel, historic places, and architecture. The essay also features some lovely illustrations of Capital City sites.

Fun fact — the first letter of each news note spelled out DRINK.
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