Columbia, MD Thanksgiving, 2018
It’s that magical day that all American’s spend in thankful contemplation. Our thankfulness is often expressed in consuming huge amounts of food and drink, watching football and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Continue reading Happy Turkey Day
Galveston, TX Halloween, 2018
It rained on Halloween for a soggy last day in Galveston. The rain came down in sheets for about an hour. We waited out the rain, then tried to visit 3 breweries: Beerfoot Brewery, the Devil and the Deep Brewing, and Galveston Island Brewing. Continue reading More Galveston Adventures
Galveston, TX Oct. 29-Nov. 1 2018
An easy hour drive from Houston is Galveston Island. We decided to enjoy a few beach days before our niece’s Houston wedding. Continue reading Galveston Getaway
Columbia, MD October 24, 2018
Since it was Bring Your Own Mug Night at Black Flag Brewing and several of us had some cool mugs, we stopped in. Continue reading BYOM at Black Flag
Columbia, MD October 18, 2018
Black Flag Brewing hosted a HoCo Green Drinks event. Folks from environmental groups and job positions gathered, as their tag line says, “saving the world one sip at a time”. This was my 1st stop of the evening, with 2 more events to go.
Continue reading Green Drinks, Beer History, and a Couple Homebrews
Columbia, MD October 4, 2018
It’s official! Sapwood Cellars, a brewery about a 10-minute walk from my home, is finally open. Local politicians and Kevin Atticks from the Brewers Association of Maryland helped co-owners Mike Tonsmeire and Scott Janish ceremonially cut a ribbon in front of a sparse crowd. Continue reading Sapwood Cellars Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Columbia, MD October 29, 2018
On a beautiful Saturday afternoon, friends and I walked less than a mile to Sapwood Cellars for their Grand Opening. Wow! Continue reading Sapwood Cellars Grand Opening
Columbia, MD September 28, 2018
I learned today is National Drink Beer Day. This made-up holiday is just an excuse to drink beer. So, tonight I bought a 6-pack of Reckless Aleworks Illustrious Buddha and discovered it’s a terrific NEIPA. Continue reading Happy National Drink Beer Day 2018
Columbia, MD September 23, 2018
Despite the chilly and wet weather, it was a terrific weekend: I’m can still drink beer (see The Beer Diet), the Ravens won and Sapwort Ginger (my latest homebrew) tastes good. Continue reading Sapwort Ginger Tasting
Columbia, MD September 12, 2018
Five of the Wednesday group made it to Mully’s Pint Night at Frisco Tap House, each collecting a Mully’s pint glass. Mully’s is a Southern Maryland brewery. I’m just starting to see their beer in Howard County. Continue reading Mully’s Comes to Frisco