Well, it’s been another interesting week in the craft beer world. So, find a cozy spot, pour yourself a beer and read these little nuggets of wisdom.  

Many articles have been written celebrating National Beer Day. Madeline Stone and Mary Hanbury, Businessinsider.com, name the best beer from each state, based on RateBeer.com using an unusual twist, they excluded double IPAs and imperial stouts.

I’m a big fan of the Milton, Delaware-based brewery, Dogfish Head. I was surprised to learn in Dogfish Head fights to protect its brand how aggressively they challenged the naming rights of Namaste Brewing Co. On a cheerier note, Dogfish Head will offer their 120 Minute Imperial IPA in bottles for the first time – yum!

I love a good saison. I mean, who can’t pass up a good barnyard tasting beer? Cat Wolinski in Men’s Journal explains this Belgian-style of ale and suggests 10 American Saisons.

I know you are tired of my rants about the horrible brewery bill, MD HB1283. Sorry, the rant continues. This time I suggest you follow Peter Franchot’s Facebook page, Reform On Tap Task Force. The Maryland Comptroller’s task force will try to fix Maryland’s hodgepodge of beer laws.

Cheers!

Warren