Yesterday, I had the pleasure of tasting a chocolate stout aged for a few days in an oak barrel. Continue reading A Tale of Two Barrels
Category Archives: Homebrews
50-Year BDay
My neighbor, Brent, turned 50-years old a few weeks ago. We shared a few beers to celebrate – a gruit and a homebrew. Continue reading 50-Year BDay
Febrewary Announcement
The high table at Black Flag Brewing Co was overflowing with the Wednesday Pint Night crew. We were all eager to hear the 8:00 PM announcement of the Febrewary homebrew competition.
Our high table overflows.
Febrewary Homebrew Competition at Black Flag
Tonight at Black Flag Brewing Co., the winners will be announced for the Febrewary
Homebrew Competition. Continue reading Febrewary Homebrew Competition at Black Flag
Presidents Weekend
Wow, what a weekend!
Everyone in Maryland was outside on Sunday. The temperature hit 70° F — a rare treat in February. Plus, it was Presidents Day weekend. Continue reading Presidents Weekend
Febrewary Competition Submission
After weeks of waiting, I submitted my 3 Fireside Chat Ales to the Febrewary Homebrew 
Competition. Continue reading Febrewary Competition Submission
Competition. Continue reading Febrewary Competition Submission
Philly Beer Week Prep
Every year, I look forward to spending a few days at Philly Beer Week (PBW). For 2017, PBW is June 2-11. Continue reading Philly Beer Week Prep
Fire Side Chat Uncapped
After visiting Florida, 35° F is a shock, so a winter warmer is in order. I iced down a bottle of my very own Fireside Chat Ale Continue reading Fire Side Chat Uncapped
Fireside Chat Bottled
Bottling Day
I love bottling day. I’m excited to turn a bunch of empty bottles into delicious beer in just a couple hours.
A Giant Nimble Giant
The Problem
What do you do when you have an enormous bottle of beer? My friend recently had this “problem”. Continue reading A Giant Nimble Giant