This first Saturday of the 2020 decade is overcast and dreary. Time to find a warm, dry corner to look over these craft beer reads.

Brewed in Maryland, Ode to 2019 and welcome to a new decade of brewing in Maryland. A great recap of all things brewing in Maryland.

Baltimore Business Journal, Bullhead Pit Beef is opening a carry-out spot in Howard County. Thanks go out to Jack for alerting us about pit beef coming to Hysteria!

The Baltimore Sun, Phoenix Emporium to purchase Ellicott Mills Brewing Company as negotiations with Howard County continue. It’s good to see the Phoenix Emporium will have a new home.

Scott Janish, A Case for Short And Cool Dry Hopping. The co-owner of Sapwood Cellars describes in great detail a better way to dry hop your beers.

VinePair, Here’s Why the Drinking Age Is 21 in Every State. Interesting article. The short answer, Ronald Reagan, drunk driving and highway funds.

Cheers!

Warren