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Craft Beer: Keeping it Local

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A growing number of local breweries has sprung up in the Palmetto State since the turn of the century. This week we visit River Rat Brewery to discover what the differences are between the products of small micro breweries and the giant macro breweries, how various custom beers are made, and how changing laws have allowed for more choices for the consumer.

  

 

Tut Underwood is producer of South Carolina Focus, a weekly news feature. A native of Alabama, Tut graduated from Auburn University with a BA in Speech Communication. He worked in radio in his hometown before moving to Columbia where he received a Master of Mass Communications degree from the University of South Carolina, and worked for local radio while pursuing his degree. He also worked in television. He was employed as a public information specialist for USC, and became Director of Public Information and Marketing for the South Carolina State Museum. His hobbies include reading, listening to music in a variety of styles and collecting movies and old time radio programs.