Thurmont, MD Thursday, August 16, 2018
The choking humidity makes amphibians of us all, in Bombay, breathing water in air; you learn to live with it, and you learn to like it, or you leave.
Gregory David Roberts
Tag Archives: MD
Sour Power
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.
Guinness Comes to Baltimore
Relay, MD Aug 3, 2018
Diageo, the owners of Seagrams and Guinness, opened the Guinness Open Gate Brewery & Barrel House this Friday, August 3rd at 3 pm. After a 15-minute drive from Columbia, MD, we arrived at the Guinness Brewery about 3:45 pm. At the gate entrance, we were given wristbands (free admission) proving our worthiness to drink Irish beer. We entered the “Open Gate”, a little stunned by the enormous, amusement park feel. Continue reading Guinness Comes to Baltimore
Five and Dime Ale House
Hampden, MD (Baltimore) Aug 1, 2018
The Columbia Pint Night crew ventured out of Howard County to the northern Baltimore neighborhood that brought us HonFest and Christmas on 34th Street – Hampden. Our final destination was the Five and Dime Ale House.
A Sour Weekend
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
Independence Day and the Finger Lakes
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
Checkerspot and Orioles Hawaiian Shirts
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
Terrapin and a Strawberry Moon
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 Orchestra
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
Father’s Day at Waredaca
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