Have you ever dreamed of owning a neighborhood bar, or perhaps a brewery? Right now, both are available in Columbia, MD. Hysteria Brewing Company is for sale. And the old 2nd Chance Saloon location is available for rent. Please note, I have no financial interest in either of these properties.
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The vacant Frisco Taproom on Dobbin Road in Columbia has a new tenant – Cushwa & Rad Pies Taproom. If you like quiet conversations and a wide range of very good beer, Cushwa is for you. If you want a sports bar to catch the game, you’re out of luck; Cushwa has no TVs in the main dining area.
Continue reading There’s a New Kid in Town
With a heavy heart, I announce that the Second Chance Saloon, my beloved neighborhood watering hole, will be closing on October 11th, 2020. The closing of this 12-year Oakland Mills institution will leave an enormous hole in our neighborhood.
Continue reading 2nd Chance to Close
After years of eluding me, I finally visited Birch & Barley as well as the award-winning craft beer bar, Churchkey. Churchkey is one of the top 100 craft beer bars in the U.S., well-known for its 5 casks, 50 taps, and 500 bottles (555). Birch and Barley is its spectacular companion restaurant.
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Frisco Tap House celebrated serving their customers at their current location of 6695 Dobbin Rd in Columbia, MD for 9 years. The pint night group joined in the celebration, of course.
Continue reading Happy 9th Birthday, Frisco
Are you a fan of dark beers? If so, Max’s Tap House has an event for you.
Continue reading Black Friday
I finally made it out to HoCo Brew Hive. Green Drinks had a get-together and I tagged along.
Continue reading HoCo Brew Hive The 2nd Chance is our neighborhood pub. Its a great place to meet friends, have a meal and a drink.
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As I walked into Stone Pint Night at Frisco Taphouse, I waved to the manager, Keith, but he was strangely unresponsive.
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Highland, MD August 4, 2019
On a hot Sunday, we decided to go for a drive. This was an excuse to try out our brand new, electric vehicle, a Chevy Bolt. It provides about 240 miles on a fully charged battery – sweet!
Continue reading Brewer’s Art Comes to HoCo