It is not raining. I hardly know what to do. After over a week of daily cats and dogs of rain, they are predicting a dry weekend. I assume like the rest of you, I’ll be mowing my lawn and other outside chores. But, when you are ready to take a break, come inside, grab a refreshment and check out these beer reads. Continue reading Beer Reads
Monthly Archives: July 2018
A Sour Weekend
Halethorpe, MD July 20, 2018
I started off this sour weekend with the Heavy Seas Raspberry Sour release. I met a few Society for the Preservation of Beer from the Wood (SPBW) friends at Heavy Seas’ Baltimore facility on a warm, sunny Friday afternoon. Continue reading A Sour Weekend
Beer Reads
Happy Saturday! What a great week we’ve had here in Columbia, MD. I’ve been enjoying the beautiful sunny days and relatively cool weather with low humidity. But all things must end. The weatherman is predicting a week of rain lot s of rain headed our way today. Perfect weather for staying inside and catching up on the craft beer world. I’ve found a few articles for your amusement. Enjoy! Continue reading Beer Reads
Beer Reads
For once, I welcome this hot summer Sunday. Why? Some friends and I will be conducting the 15th annual Columbia Tour du Pools where we bicycle to 23 pools (over 3 days) and swim a lap in each one. So, with all the jumping in and out of pools, hot is good, at least for today. Continue reading Beer Reads
Independence Day and the Finger Lakes
Sorry for the radio silence. It has been a whirlwind 10 days. First, we spent the 4th of July evening watching the fireworks in Baltimore with the family. Next we drove to the Finger Lakes region for a bit of a family reunion and some camping. Continue reading Independence Day and the Finger Lakes
Homebrew Success!
After a string of disappointing homebrews, I finally nailed one. Brian and I made an all grain Saison and it’s delicious! Continue reading Homebrew Success!
Checkerspot and Orioles Hawaiian Shirts
Baltimore, MD June 30, 2018
Despite a nasty heat wave and the Hawaiian shirt giveaway at Oriole Park, a steady stream of customers trickled into Checkerspot Brewing for their grand opening. Continue reading Checkerspot and Orioles Hawaiian Shirts