Yesterday, I spent the day in Annapolis observing the messy democratic process. The Economic Matters Committee heard House Bill 518 (I’m for it) and House Bill 1052 (I’m against it). I expect to post a blog about that fascinating experience in the next few days. Until then, enjoy these tidbits of beer information I have discovered on the internet.  

Maryland Beer News

Last year, I visited Cushwa Brewing in Williamsport, MD and really enjoyed the experience and the beer. Here is DC Beer’s piece entitled Cushwa Brewing Company Beyond Haze Hype.

I love Heavy Seas Partnerships Series. BeerPulse reviews Right Proper collab, Cafe au Lait Stout.

Yesterday in Annapolis, I met the only Democratic gubernatorial candidate supporting HB 518, Alec Ross. His running mate is the very smart and charming Julie Verratti – part owner of Silver Spring’s Denizen Brewing. Read the Baltimore Sun’s Alec Ross Running Mate and Naptown Pint’s Julie Verratti of Denizens named running mate to Alec Ross to learn more.

Last week, I had the great pleasure of attending Love Thy Beer in Silver Spring. The winner of the Brewers Association of Maryland beer tasting event was Olde Mother Brewing’s Expressions of Love Stout with castoreum. Curious about castoreum? Business Insider reveals that secret in Castoreum Used in Food and Perfume.

Thinking about starting a brewery? You might want to read this DC Beer piece about a Hyattsville, MD brewery startup. My favorite quote from author Jon Cetrano, “You know nothing, Jon”.

Not so Maryland

I love chocolate beers. Vinepair reports on Nine Great Chocolate Stouts you can buy Right Now, Ranked. I’ve tried 3 of the 9 – Yeti, Sam Adams, and Rogue. The bitter hop taste in Rogue Chocolate Stout is too much for me, but I’d be curious if others have tried any of these and what they think.

Last, but not least, here’s my guest post for Book Culinary Vacations about the Craft Beer Revolution.

Cheers!

Warren