Frederick, MD
It’s Friday night in Frederick! We’re hanging at #44 with a bunch of locals and a couple of dogs while eating grilled sandwiches. And of course, sampling some liquid refreshments at Olde Mother. Continue reading Olde Mother
Frederick, MD
Google Maps says Frederick, but we were actually in Braddock Heights. It’s a small community about 5 miles west of Frederick. We were here to visit Jim Steinhardt, owner, brewer and chief bottle washer of Steinhardt Brewing Company. The brewery is literally in Jim’s garage. Continue reading Steinhardt Brewing Company
Denton, Maryland
The other day we discovered Denton, a charming little town with an Irish Pub right in the middle of it – Market Street Public House. So, where is Denton? You may have driven by it on your way to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. It’s off MD Route 404. BTW, this is Maryland Brewery Challenge number 42. Continue reading Market Street Pub
Adamstown, MD
I am enjoying toast with a few homemade poppers (roasted banana peppers stuffed with goat cheese and wrapped in bacon). The toast has no crunch but is silky smooth, almost creamy, with a subtle malty sweetness and a touch of citrusy lemon. This bready treat actually comes from a growler filled at Mad Science Brewing Company from Thanksgiving Farms. It is the award-winning Helles Belles, a Munich lager, and I’m loving it! Continue reading Mad Science Brewing
Frederick, MD
I have never visited Maryland’s largest brewery, Flying Dog Brewery. On a beautiful October day, John and I headed up to Frederick to visit my 40th brewery in the MD Brewery Challenge. Continue reading Flying Dog Brewery
Ocean City, MD
We wandered along the Ocean City boardwalk and happened upon Backshore Brewing Co. between 9th and 10th street. As an added bonus, this is my 39th visit to a Maryland brewery this year, part of my 2017 MD Brewery Challenge. Continue reading Vettes, Kites, and Backshore Brewing
Ocean City, MD
We stopped by the Ocean City Brewing Company for dinner. We were staying in OC for a long weekend right on 56th Street, so it was within walking distance. This is my 38th brewery visit for the Maryland Brewery Challenge. Continue reading OC Brewing
White Marsh, MD
The Society for the Preservation of Beers from the Wood (SPBW) met at the Red Brick Station. As an added bonus, Maryland Comptroller, Peter Franchot, was the guest speaker. Okay, its official, I’m a groupie of Mr. Franchot’s Reform on Tap Task Force. Also, Red Brick Station is the home of White Marsh Brewing, the 37th brewery on the Maryland Brewery Challenge. Continue reading White Marsh Brewing Hosts Peter Franchot
Frederick, MD
Many say Frederick is the Asheville of Maryland. Just as Asheville, NC is known for its many breweries and fine craft beer, Frederick is making a name for itself in the craft beer world. And with good reason. You are probably familiar with Maryland’s largest brewery, Flying Dog – a terrific Frederick brewery. Also, thousands flock to Carroll Creek Park for the annual Frederick Craft Beer Festival each year. I’ve found another reason to travel to Frederick – Barley and Hops Brewery. Continue reading Barley and Hops
Silver Spring, MD
Peter Franchot’s Reform on Tap Task Force met at Denizens Brewery Company for a town hall meeting. Continue reading Denizens Brewing Hosts Reform on Tap