Westminster, MD
MD Brewery Challenge #35
When I discovered the Pubdog Brewing Company in Westminster was offering tours, I jumped at the chance to head up there. Continue reading Pubdog and Midnight Homebrewers’ League
Tag Archives: Maryland
Johansson’s Dining House
MD Brewery Challenge #34
Westminster, MD
We drove northwest from Columbia, heading to Westminster. It was a clear, sunny day on one of the first cool days of fall. Very few trips have ever brought me to this Carroll County town, but today we headed to Johansson’s Dining House for my 34th Maryland brewery visit of the year. Continue reading Johansson’s Dining House
Monument City NOBO and Reckless
Columbia, MD
A few of us are back to Frisco Tap House this Wednesday for the Monument City Brewing Pint NIght. There’s big news at Frisco – their new production brewery will start brewing next week. In celebration, they have changed their name from Push American Brewing Company to Reckless. I’m sure brewer Ryan Yerdon is celebrating. Continue reading Monument City NOBO and Reckless
The Brewer’s Art
MD Brewery Challenge #33
Baltimore, MD
Aaahh, rosemary garlic fries and Resurrection – all right on Charles Street – I must be at The Brewer’s Art. Continue reading The Brewer’s Art
Oliver Brewing
MD Brewery Challenge #32
Baltimore, MD
Nestled in the Baltimore neighborhood of Claremont-Freedom is Oliver Brewing Company. We stopped by the tasting room to continue my Maryland Brewery Challenge; this is brewery number 32!.
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Hysteria Brewing is Official
Columbia, MD
Howard County’s newest brewery, Hysteria Brewing Co., made it official, holding their ribbon cutting ceremony this morning. Co-owner Rich Gue held the big scissors, while his partners Geoff Lopes and Jordan Banes cheered him on. Also in attendance were County Executive Allan Kittleman, MD State Senator Guy Guzzone, MD Delegate Shane Pendergrass, Howard County Chamber of Commerce President Leonardo McClarty and Columbia Association President/CEO Milton Matthews. Continue reading Hysteria Brewing is Official
Gordon Biersch Surprises
MD Brewery Challenge #29
Rockville, MD
Four of us gathered at Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant in the Town Square in Rockville for a few beers and a light dinner. I knew Gordon Biersch was an American chain, so I imagined safe, run of the mill food with average beer. Boy was I wrong. Continue reading Gordon Biersch Surprises
Franklin’s Brewery
MD Brewery Challenge #28
Hyattsville, MD
On a beautiful afternoon, we drove past College Park, stopping just before the Washington, DC line. Our destination was Franklin’s Restaurant, Brewery, and General Store in Hyattsville, MD. Continue reading Franklin’s Brewery
Diamondback Brewing, Home of Inky the Cat
MD Brewery Challenge #27
Baltimore, MD
In the gentrifying neighborhood of Locust Point, the tiny brewery, Diamondback Brewing Company, has found a home. Yesterday, I visited Diamondback for 2 reasons. First, the Society for the Preservation of Beers from the Wood (SPBW) was holding their monthly meeting there. Second, it is #27 of 57 breweries in my self-imposed Maryland Brewery Challenge. Continue reading Diamondback Brewing, Home of Inky the Cat
OC comes to HOCO
Elkridge, MD
Surfs up in Elkridge! On a beautiful Friday afternoon, I tried out the newly opened Ocean City Brewery. It felt like a little piece of Ocean City dropped into Howard County. Continue reading OC comes to HOCO