On this beautiful spring Saturday, I plan to get outside to watch women’s rugby. Hopefully you will get out, too.
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Green Drinks, Beer History, and a Couple Homebrews
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.
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Homebrew Pint Night
Columbia, MD October 17th, 2018
We changed things up this Wednesday and held a homebrew night. No pint glasses were acquired, instead, we all brought a homebrew or 2 and shared. Continue reading Homebrew Pint Night
Sapwort Ginger Homebrew
Columbia, MD September 13, 2018
A couple weeks ago, Sapwood Cellars gave away batches of wort. Wort, BTW, is unfermented beer. After picking up my 5-gallons of wort, I pitched a couple of packets of US-05 yeast and let it ferment. So…after about 10 days of waiting, today is bottling day! Continue reading Sapwort Ginger Homebrew
Sour Power
Columbia, MD July 21, 2018
If there are superheroes in the beer making world, I met the Superman of sours – The Mad Fermentationist. In fact, I know his secret identity – Mike Tonsmeire.
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!
Frisco, Bike2Work & Beer Reads
Another great week of beer adventures: Boulevard Pint night at Frisco; Bike to Work started at the Whole Foods parking lot, ending at Clyde’s for dinner; plus I cracked open one of my new homebrews. Also, I’ve included a few “Beer Reads” to enjoy on this rainy Saturday. Continue reading Frisco, Bike2Work & Beer Reads
Pubdog and Midnight Homebrewers’ League
Westminster, MD
MD Brewery Challenge #35
When I discovered the Pubdog Brewing Company in Westminster was offering tours, I jumped at the chance to head up there. Continue reading Pubdog and Midnight Homebrewers’ League
Yeast Class
I had the pleasure of attending a yeast class taught by Andrew Wilkes, the Crooked Crab brewer, at Maryland Homebrew (MDHB). Continue reading Yeast Class
Homebrew Night
Wednesday Pint Night became Homebrew Night at Z’s. He cooked up a scrumptious chili/stew concoction. many of us brought some homebrewed beers, and someone brought ice cream — instant party! Continue reading Homebrew Night