Ellicott City, MD March 24, 2019
I just had to get outside on this sunny and warm spring day, so I headed over to Ellicott City to pick up some beer; we are expecting guests over the next few days. I ended up at Allview Liquors (of course) and Dorsey’s Search Wine & Spirits.
Continue reading Beer Run Allview & Dorsey’s SearchThis weekend will be filled with old friends at a Kent Island wedding. To celebrate, I’ve started things off with a delicious Black Bears Brewing Backyard Stinker, a dBear creation. While I’m having fun on the Eastern Shore, I’ve picked a few beer reads to enjoy.
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Exciting news! A package from The Rare Beer Club just arrived at my doorstep a few minutes ago! Each month, I’ll receive 2 beers selected by the club. This should help me stretch my beer tastebuds, trying beers outside my region and favorite beer styles. I’ll keep you posted.
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Columbia, MD March 20, 2019
DuClaw Brewing Co.’s Sour Me Unicorn Farts, a unicorn-themed sour beer with edible glitter, is magically delicious.
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Columbia, MD March 17th, 2019
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! A few days ago, I got together with my friend of many years, David, to celebrate his birthday which happens every year on Pi Day, March 14. We got together at Guinness Open Gate Brewery and Barrel House.
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March 16, 2019
While winter lingers, we are in the midst of Lent and Saint Patrick’s Day weekend. Surprisingly, I’ve discovered a few craft beer related articles covering these two contrasting events plus a few other gems. Enjoy.
The Manual, The Best American Irish-Style Stout Beers to Sip on St. Patrick’s Day. This list of US stouts are alternatives to premier Irish stout, Guinness. I’m intrigued with one from nearby Baltimore, Duclaw’s Celtic Fury.
VinePair, Unicorn-Themed Beer Brewed With Fruity Pebbles and Glitter Sounds Magical. Sticking with Duclaw, their unicorn-themed sour beer with fruity pebbles has an appropriate name: Sour Me Unicorn Farts. I think the name says it all.
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Uncappd – FNP Podcast, Peter Franchot. Chris Sands of Uncappd interviews Maryland State’s Comptroller. Mr. Franchot discusses the upcoming Maryland State legislature vote to strip Franchot of his alcohol regulating duties.
Cheers!
Warren
Columbia, MD Saturday, March 9th, 2019
Five intrepid explorers braved the wilds of Columbia, MD, determined to reach their final goal – Sapwood Cellars.
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Ellicott City, MD
For the month of March, Allview Liquors has all the 2018 Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout varieties. Plus a raffle to basically give away bottles to the winner!
On this cold March day, I’ll be walking to Sapwood Cellars with some friends to sample a few of their fine beers. This is a repeat of January’s Walk to Sapwood. I have my sights on their Atomic Apricot. Before I go, I collected a few craft beer reads for you to mull over during this cold weekend. Enjoy.
Continue reading Weekend ReadsI stopped by for a birthday brew with my son at Max’s. I had a Burly Oak Strawberry Rhubarb Pie J.R.E.A.M. It was delicious but sad. My recently departed mom made cherished strawberry rhubarb pies for birthdays. Thanks to Burley Oak for this fine beer and warm memories. Hats off to Max’s Taphouse for being named Maryland’s top beer bar in the state by CraftBeer.com. See that list and other craft beer articles below.
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