Columbia, MD
Despite a rainy day, the people of Columbia welcomed Hysteria Brewing Company with open arms. A nice crowd came out for the grand reopening, which offered music, coffee, toffee, and of course, beer. Continue reading Hysteria Labor Day Weekend Bash
Hershey, PA
When most people hear of Hershey, Pennsylvania, they think of chocolate and amusement parks. I think of Tröegs Independent Brewery. And when I’m near Hershey, I make a point of stopping for a beer. Continue reading Raspberry Gose Meets Wingapaloosa
Baltimore, MD
The Society for the Preservation of Beers from the Wood (SPBW) came up with a terrific idea – use the light rail for a bar crawl. I joined 10 beer enthusiasts for visits to Union Craft Brewing, Waverly Brewing, and Brass Tap. Continue reading Baltimore Light Rail Crawl
Baltimore, MD
Last week, I had the pleasure of talking with Erik Jensen, owner of Midpoint Brewery at Peabody Heights Brewery. I met this charming Norwegian during the Reform on Tap Task Force #5. Continue reading Midpoint Brewery
Frederick, MD
On a cool August day in Maryland (is that even possible?), I spent my lunch in Brewer’s Alley. I parked in downtown Frederick and walked to the brewery, finding a seat outside. My seemingly impossible goal of visiting 57 Maryland breweries this year is just a little closer. Continue reading Brewers Alley
Inspired by HowChow’s post about breweries in Howard County, I’m writing today about the HoCo breweries. There are 7 breweries in Howard County that make beer in the county: Ellicott Mills, Bare Bones, Manor Hill, Push (Frisco Tap House’s brewery), Black Flag, Hysteria, and Jailbreak. Continue reading HoCo Breweries
Street, MD
Waze sang, “In a quarter-mile, turn le-eft.” in a breathy, boy band voice. Laura had selected the comical, boy band voice option for our long drive to my 21st brewery of the year, Falling Branch Brewery in Street, MD. Continue reading Falling Branch Brewery
The weatherman predicted rain, so why not do a brewery tour? We chose Diamondback as our destination, but the previous night’s rain had flooded it out. Undaunted, we detoured to newly opened Monument City Brewing. Continue reading Monument City Brewing
I headed to the Arts District of Annapolis for 2 reasons. First, to visit the 19th brewery for the Maryland Brewery Challenge — The Chesapeake Brewing Company. Second, I was there to meet Liz Murphy, the talented blogger of Naptown Pint and friends of just about everyone in the local beer industry. Continue reading Chesapeake Brewing Co
Continued from Denizens
After a typical Maryland downpour, we left Denizens Brewing Company and headed to 7 Locks Brewing. Continue reading 7 Locks Brewing