What’s your favorite beer?
I’m often asked, “What’s your favorite beer?” I have two standard answers. Continue reading Avery at Frisco
Category Archives: craft beer
Reform on Tap Task Force #1
Peter Franchot, the Comptroller of Maryland, has an ambitious vision – revise the antiquated Maryland beer laws. Last Wednesday at Johns Hopkins University, he led 40 panelists in the first of a series of meetings known as “Reform on Tap”. Continue reading Reform on Tap Task Force #1
Saturday Beer Reads
It is a beautiful Saturday morning! And the start of a holiday weekend. So relax, grab your favorite beverage and take a moment to catch up on the beer news. Continue reading Saturday Beer Reads
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
Saturday Musings
Hey, it’s Saturday. Relax, grab your favorite beverage, prop up your feet and relax. I’ve found a few articles about the beer world that might interest you. Continue reading Saturday Musings
Manor Hill’s New Brewer
There is some exciting news at our beloved Manor Hill Brewery located in Ellicott City, Maryland.
According to Manor Hill’s Director of Brewery Operations, Jason Gotcher: “Ben Little is no longer working for Manor Hill. He is currently exploring other opportunities.
Kurt Krol is our new Head Brewer. Kurt has been brewing all of our beers for the past 7 months and has come to us with 9 years of large scale production brewery experience. We are incredibly excited to move forward with Kurt running the brewhouse.” Continue reading Manor Hill’s New Brewer
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
Hysteria Opening This Summer
I got a message stating that Hysteria Brewing Company was scheduled to open in June, so I thought I’d swing by and check things out for myself. Continue reading Hysteria Opening This Summer
MD Craft Beer Festival 2017
Frederick, MD
Around 11:00 AM, we left Jailbreak Brewing by bus to spend 5 hours with 3,000 of my closest friends and 40+ Maryland breweries at the Maryland Craft Beer Festival. The Brewers Association of Maryland (BAM) puts on this terrific, one-day annual event in Frederick, MD. Continue reading MD Craft Beer Festival 2017
Saturday Beer Thoughts
I found a few articles I thought you’d enjoy. So, take a moment, crack open a refreshing beverage and ponder over this week’s beer news.
Effects of AB InBev still are rocking the craft beer world. Read about Wicked Weed’s Beer Competition and AB InBev is hoarding South African Hops.
Beer trends are all over the place, from Peanut Butter Cap’n Crunch Beer (thought of you Z) to Coconut Beer to human urine.
Have a great weekend. I’m off to the MD Craft Beer Festival.
Cheers!
Warren