Magnums of Anchor Steam Christmas Ale in the cooler was my first hint that “DiWine Spirits” in Pikesville, Maryland was more than just an attractive Wine and Spirits store hidden away in a shopping center on Reisterstown Road. When Marlon Delgado asked if I planned to lay a bottle down for aging I knew I ... Read More No Comments
Written by admin on November 27, 2009
It’s great that Citizens Bank Park has good local craft beer available all throughout the ball park. Beer and baseball enthusiasts are aware that fine local brews like Troegs Dreamweaver, Yards Philly Pale, Flying Fish, Victory and others can be had for a mere $6.75 a cup. OK, we all know that food and drink gouging ... Read More No Comments
Written by admin on October 12, 2009
Sean Lawson is what is called a “nano brewer” — which is smaller than a micro, but…uh… larger than a home brewer. Nano Brewers must be registered as brewers and pay taxes on their brew, so unlike home brewers they have to pay Uncle Sam and act with certain controls. This is a positive development for real beer enthusiasts. Read More No Comments
Written by pcherpack on September 10, 2009
Found my way to Burlington Vermont last weekend (didn’t know it was THAT hot in Vermont – ever) and had to wander over to the Magic Hat Brewery (easily accessible 15 minutes from the airport). They call their tasting/merchandise area at the brewery the “Artifactory” and it’s one part tasting room, one part Magic Hat ... Read More No Comments
Written by admin on September 8, 2009
Craft Beer News
Brian Hunt, the founder, brewer and inspiration (as well as keg filler, delivery man and just about Read More
When I made the trip up to Boonville (about 2 and a half hours north of San Francisco) to visit the Read More
Bar manager for 14 years at the Bear Republic brew pub in Healdsburg California, Ryan Lindecker ha Read More
Holiday time means parties, celebrations, dinners out or in with friends and family – all of w Read More