The Pearlstine Family Honored for Philanthropy

On Wednesday, January 5, 2011 The Pearlstine Family was honored for their involvement in the community and ongoing philanthropic contributions . Receiving the Francis Salvador award was shared not only with Edwin Pearlstine but with his entire family.  

"Not only does he contribute to the community, but his children and grandchildren also contribute."  Mr. Pearlstine believes "it's very important to pass what [he's] learned from his parents from generation to generation". "In so many families, as the generations die off, the philosophy of giving and helping others also dies." 

The synagogue gives the award in recognition of vision and leadership when the board of trustees decides to give it -- which by coincidence has been every other year -- and this is the first time it has been awarded to a congregation member.  

Past honorees are Charleston Mayor Joe Riley (2006) and Judge Alex Sanders (2008).

Watch The Video at:
 http://www.vimeo.com/18452446


Read more at:
http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2011/jan/05/family-to-be-honored-for-philanthropy/

Yummy Treat for the Holidays!

Holiday Recipe: Sam Adams introduced their NEW Winter Holiday Brews with style!  Check out the information on the Chocolate Bock Brew and enjoy with a reciepe for a German Sweet Chocolate Bock Cake...  smooth, rich, and dark, with the robust flavor and creamy texture of chocolate! German Sweet Chocolate Bock Cake This decadent dessert is the perfect use for that extra Chocolate Bock (as if you'd really have any left over). ·   INGREDIENTS: ·   3 - 8 inch spring form pans ·   1 tsp. baking soda, sifted ·   6 ozs. sweet, semisweet or extra-bitter chocolate ·   1 ½ cups sugar ·   2 tsp. vanilla extract ·   1 cup buttermilk ·   1/4 tsp. cream of tartar ·   2 ½ cups cake flour, sifted ·   1/2 tsp. salt ·   2 sticks butter, softened ·   4 extra large egg yokes ·   ½ cup Samuel Adams Double Bock or Chocolate Bock ·   1/2 cup sugar ·   4 extra large egg whites, room temperature COOKING INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Generously butter (3) 8 inch spring form pans and dust with cocoa powder. In medium bowl blend flour, soda and salt thoroughly; set aside. Melt chocolate slowly in a microwave oven, stirring gently. Set aside to cool. Beat butter and 1 1/2 cups of sugar until very light and fluffy. Beat in yolks, one at a time. Beat in vanilla and stir in melted chocolate, beer, and buttermilk. Mix in 1/2 cup sugar and cream of tartar, stirring thoroughly. In a deep bowl, whip egg whites until frothy. Continue beating and slowly add sugar until stiff peaks form. Combine cake flour mixture alternately by thirds with buttermilk mixture, beating well after each addition. Repeat until completely combined. Carefully fold in on forth of the beaten egg whites, lightening the batter. Gently fold in remaining whites. Divide batter between the 3 pans and smooth tops with a spatula. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until a pick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool 10 minutes in the pan before removing. Makes 1 8" 3 layer cake.

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"I wish you a Malty Christmas And a Hoppy New Year, A pocket full of money And a cellar full of Beer!"

- Anonymous Toast

Turkey Day Beer Pairings!

With the holidays rapidly approaching, enormous amounts of food and merrily drinking fill my thoughts.  As everyone gathers with friends and family, the duties of the feast is divided among guests.  If you are one who gladly opts out of cooking responsibilities the generic question arises of "what should I bring?"

You could take the easy road and show up with the same bottle of cheap wine as you have done in years past... not a terrible idea, just boring! But why not kick it up a notch and shock everyone with a creative spin on the 'so called' traditional Thanksgiving pairing?  Show up with quality brews to pair with the days festivities.  With these pairing suggestions you are sure to not disappoint!

Hell, throw this little history fact at the group and you are sure to impress even the most critical relatives...

"It been documented in voyage journals that the Mayflower abandoned its voyage and landed in Plymouth due to running out of beer. That one of the first establishments constructed within the Pilgrim colony was a brewery, and that most of its passengers were also separatist farmers, poorly educated and without social or political standing. Given these facts, do you honestly think that they drank wine at the very first Thanksgiving in 1621? Hell no! They drank beer!"  

-This fun fact was sited in beeravocates article on 'Celebrating with Beer this Holiday Season': 

Pre- Dinner Beer:
 Look for a light- bodied beer like a Pilsner or Lager.  This will help arouse their appetite.   Suggestions:
        
        Kona Longboard Lager                       Sam Adams Boston Lager
                        



Hors d'oeuvre Beers:

Moderate level of hops will pair nicely with different types of cheese, salads, fruits, etc.  The hoppy characters in Pale Ales is a great option.  Suggestions:

          
      Anchor Liberty Ale                                           New Belgium Ranger IPA

         

Dinner Beers:
While eating turkey, stuffing, gravy, etc. why not kick it up a notch with a Belgian-style ale.  The higher alcohol in these beers help cut through fats and starches and adds sweetness.  You could also reintroduce the Lagers or Pilsners.  Suggestions:


                 Leffe                                                  Mothership Wit
        


Dessert Beers:
Be careful not to pair a beer that is too sweet with dessert.  Rich stouts tend to work well.  Suggestions:


     Pipeline Porter                                             1554
                    




After Dinner Beers:
Time to settle down and let your meal digest.  You are probably stuffed so something smooth and numbing is probably the best option.  Try a barleywine style ale or a big, complex, malty, alcoholic beer.  Suggestions:


                La Folie                                                 Old Foghorn
            

From Our Family to Yours...

Pearlstine Distributors Incorporated (PDI) is one of the oldest and largest privately owned companies in South Carolina. Founded by Isaac M. Pearlstine in the weeks following the end of the Civil War, Pearlstine Distributors has operated under family ownership for six generations. We’ve grown from just two employees to more than 200. 


Our product offering has evolved from groceries, hardware, wine and soda to the full range of domestically brewed beers from Anheuser-Busch and a large variety of imported ales, lagers, and specialty brews. And our facilities have changed from a modest rural storefront to one of the largest and most technologically advanced beverage distribution centers in the Southeast.

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