Columbia, MD November 14th
I did have a Flying Dog Bloodline before we all chugged a Natty Boh. Continue reading Jim’s 100th
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The 3rd Annual Columbia Pub Crawl
Columbia, MD
Mark your calendars! The third annual Columbia Pub Crawl has been scheduled for November 24th, 2018. Last year was a great time, so we’ll try it again this year. Continue reading The 3rd Annual Columbia Pub Crawl
BYOM at Black Flag
Columbia, MD October 24, 2018
Since it was Bring Your Own Mug Night at Black Flag Brewing and several of us had some cool mugs, we stopped in. Continue reading BYOM at Black Flag
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.
Continue reading Green Drinks, Beer History, and a Couple Homebrews
10th Annual Bike HoCo Ride
Clarksville, MD October 14, 2018
Two of my passions met this Sunday — bicycling and beer. 62 riders braved the cold and wet, cycling either 26, 34, 45 or 63 miles for the 10th Annual Bike HoCo Ride. Afterward, many stopped by the APL pavilion for a beer and snacks.
Sapwood Cellars Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Columbia, MD October 4, 2018
It’s official! Sapwood Cellars, a brewery about a 10-minute walk from my home, is finally open. Local politicians and Kevin Atticks from the Brewers Association of Maryland helped co-owners Mike Tonsmeire and Scott Janish ceremonially cut a ribbon in front of a sparse crowd. Continue reading Sapwood Cellars Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Punktoberfest 2018
Columbia, MD October 3, 2018
The Frisco Tap House put an interesting spin on their seventh Punktoberfest; they offered an even mix of pumpkin ales and Oktoberfest beers. Continue reading Punktoberfest 2018
Sapwood Cellars Grand Opening
Columbia, MD October 29, 2018
On a beautiful Saturday afternoon, friends and I walked less than a mile to Sapwood Cellars for their Grand Opening. Wow! Continue reading Sapwood Cellars Grand Opening
Happy National Drink Beer Day 2018
Columbia, MD September 28, 2018
I learned today is National Drink Beer Day. This made-up holiday is just an excuse to drink beer. So, tonight I bought a 6-pack of Reckless Aleworks Illustrious Buddha and discovered it’s a terrific NEIPA. Continue reading Happy National Drink Beer Day 2018
Mully’s Comes to Frisco
Columbia, MD September 12, 2018
Five of the Wednesday group made it to Mully’s Pint Night at Frisco Tap House, each collecting a Mully’s pint glass. Mully’s is a Southern Maryland brewery. I’m just starting to see their beer in Howard County. Continue reading Mully’s Comes to Frisco