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
Columbia, MD September 23, 2018
Despite the chilly and wet weather, it was a terrific weekend: I’m can still drink beer (see The Beer Diet), the Ravens won and Sapwort Ginger (my latest homebrew) tastes good. Continue reading Sapwort Ginger Tasting
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
Columbia, MD September 1, 2018
Hysteria Brewing celebrated their one year anniversary, yesterday. To celebrate a year in business, they invited the vendors Bullhead Pit Beef, McAllen’s Toffee, and Neat Nick Preserves. Continue reading Happy Birthday, Hysteria
Columbia, MD August 29th, 2018
This Wednesday, it’s Council Pint Night at Frisco Tap House. Of Frisco’s 50+ beers on tap, 10 are from Council Brewing Co. Continue reading Council Pint Night
Columbia, MD July 21, 2018
If there are superheroes in the beer making world, I met the Superman of sours – The Mad Fermentationist. In fact, I know his secret identity – Mike Tonsmeire.
Columbia, MD June 27, 2018
Wednesday night brought us back to Frisco Tap House. It was Terrapin Pint Night. I am a big fan of Terrapin Beer Co.’s beers, especially Moo-Hoo, their Yoo-Hoo flavored milk stout.
Columbia, MD June 19, 2018
Ninety minutes before the Columbia Orchestra started playing, it was pouring. We were lucky, by 7:00 PM the sky was clear. We enjoyed a beautiful evening listening to music ranging from Star Wars, Sousa, and the 1812 Overture. Continue reading Columbia Orchestra
Columbia, MD June 7, 2018
I’m ready for Philly Beer Week. Eight of us are taking the train to Philadelphia for our annual celebration of beer. Last night was the warmup – Avery Pint Night at Frisco Tap House. Continue reading Avery at Frisco
Columbia, MD Monday, May 28, 2018
They came out in droves to show support for recovery of historic Ellicott City from yet another horrible flood. Hysteria Brewing promised to give half of their ale sales towards EC flood relief. Continue reading Ellicott City Floods Again