Halethorpe, MD July 20, 2018
I started off this sour weekend with the Heavy Seas Raspberry Sour release. I met a few Society for the Preservation of Beer from the Wood (SPBW) friends at Heavy Seas’ Baltimore facility on a warm, sunny Friday afternoon. Continue reading A Sour Weekend
Sorry for the radio silence. It has been a whirlwind 10 days. First, we spent the 4th of July evening watching the fireworks in Baltimore with the family. Next we drove to the Finger Lakes region for a bit of a family reunion and some camping. Continue reading Independence Day and the Finger Lakes
Baltimore, MD June 30, 2018
Despite a nasty heat wave and the Hawaiian shirt giveaway at Oriole Park, a steady stream of customers trickled into Checkerspot Brewing for their grand opening. Continue reading Checkerspot and Orioles Hawaiian Shirts
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
Laytonsville, MD June 18, 2018
For Father’s day, my family took me to Waredaca Brewing. This farm brewery has lots of outdoor picnic tables, welcoming you to bring your own food and taste a few craft beers. Continue reading Father’s Day at Waredaca
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
Columbia, MD June 27, 2018
Mrs. Adventures and I just road our bikes down to the Oakland Mills Farmers’ Market. It’s less than 2 miles from my house. Continue reading Beer, Bikes & Gardens
What a couple of rainy days! This Wednesday, I ventured out in rain, teaming up with Christian (of Frank About Beer) to serve beer for my ex-neighbor Katie Fry Hester. She is a Maryland State Senate District 9 candidate and was holding a fundraiser. Continue reading HoCo Politics and Beer