OK, so the beer:
Right now the current beer list is:
Victory Prima Pils
Clay Pipe Backfin Pale Ale
Smuttynose IPA
Brooklyn Brewery Oktoberfest
Troeg's Dead Reckoning Porter
Wolaver's Organic Oatmeal Stout
Anchor Steam
October 4, 2009
Woodberry Kitchen Notes
-- Of most immediacy, Woodberry Kitchen is hosting the Chesapeake Oyster Festival today (Sunday) from 3-5 PM. They'll have four different oysters (iced on the half shell), plus roasted oysters and oyster stew. The pairing is white wines. It will be out on their patio, with live jazz, very Sunday, no?
OK, so the beer:
Right now the current beer list is:
Victory Prima Pils
Clay Pipe Backfin Pale Ale
Coney Island Imperial Lager
Smuttynose IPA
Brooklyn Brewery Oktoberfest
Troeg's Dead Reckoning Porter
Wolaver's Organic Oatmeal Stout
Anchor Steam
OK, so the beer:
Right now the current beer list is:
Victory Prima Pils
Clay Pipe Backfin Pale Ale
Smuttynose IPA
Brooklyn Brewery Oktoberfest
Troeg's Dead Reckoning Porter
Wolaver's Organic Oatmeal Stout
Anchor Steam
October 1, 2009
Beer Notes
--- Via Beer In Baltimore, a really informative rundown from Whats Up Magazine of the breweries in the Annapolis/Southern Maryland/Delaware area. Be sure to participate in the voting for best beer award.
--- If you're headed to Fells Point this weekend, be on notice its Fells Point Fun Festival on Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM - 7 PM, its going to be crowded but there's probably many opportunities for great beer both from the establishments and whatever vendors participate.
--- Frisco Grille's Wednesday Pint Night schedule is up for October:
October 7th: Clipper City
October 14th: Flying Dog
October 21st: Otter Creek
October 28th: Smuttynose
PLUS
Troegs' Nugget Nectar will be on cask on Thursday October 15th (while it lasts!) plus a cask stout of Troegs' Java Stout. Mmmmmm ...
--- Also along Snowden River Parkway in Columbia, here's the Baltimore Beer Week schedule of events for Victoria Gastro Pub
- October 8th (TH) North Coast 530 PM
- October 9th (FR) Stoudts 530 PM
- October 10th (Sat) Lagunitas 12 PM and St. Bernardus 7 PM
- October 11th (Sun) Oliver Ales 11 AM & Dogfish Head 730 PM
- October 12th (Mon) Flying Dog 530 PM
- October 13th (Tue) Otter Creek 530 PM
- October 14th (Wed) Unibroue 530 PM
- October 15th (TH) Clipper City 530 PM
- October 16th (FR) Brewdog & Cooper's Ales 530 PM
- October 17th (SAT) Troegs 11 AM & Saranac 7 PM
- October 18th (SUN) Rogue 12 PM & Lancaster 730 PM
'Come taste many unique and rare beer offerings with limited availability and talk with the brewery representatives. The breweries will also be offering many FREE giveaways'
--- If you're headed to Fells Point this weekend, be on notice its Fells Point Fun Festival on Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM - 7 PM, its going to be crowded but there's probably many opportunities for great beer both from the establishments and whatever vendors participate.
--- Frisco Grille's Wednesday Pint Night schedule is up for October:
October 7th: Clipper City
October 14th: Flying Dog
October 21st: Otter Creek
October 28th: Smuttynose
PLUS
Troegs' Nugget Nectar will be on cask on Thursday October 15th (while it lasts!) plus a cask stout of Troegs' Java Stout. Mmmmmm ...
--- Also along Snowden River Parkway in Columbia, here's the Baltimore Beer Week schedule of events for Victoria Gastro Pub
- October 8th (TH) North Coast 530 PM
- October 9th (FR) Stoudts 530 PM
- October 10th (Sat) Lagunitas 12 PM and St. Bernardus 7 PM
- October 11th (Sun) Oliver Ales 11 AM & Dogfish Head 730 PM
- October 12th (Mon) Flying Dog 530 PM
- October 13th (Tue) Otter Creek 530 PM
- October 14th (Wed) Unibroue 530 PM
- October 15th (TH) Clipper City 530 PM
- October 16th (FR) Brewdog & Cooper's Ales 530 PM
- October 17th (SAT) Troegs 11 AM & Saranac 7 PM
- October 18th (SUN) Rogue 12 PM & Lancaster 730 PM
'Come taste many unique and rare beer offerings with limited availability and talk with the brewery representatives. The breweries will also be offering many FREE giveaways'
Clipper City Update
TONS of stuff from their email, enjoy.
--- Their winter seasonal is coming soon: Winter Storm Category 5 Ale, a 'winter warmer' brewed with a lot of English malts and both US and English hops similar to an Imperial ESB in style. It is available now through February.
--- 'Ladies Night' will be on Wednesday November 4th from 6-9 PM. They'll focus on pairing beer with food and well as discussing and tasting plus whatever else is going on in that treehouse, no boys allowed. Chef Mick T. Pirate from Whiskey Island will be serving 'heavy tapas and cooking advice'. Cost is $10, plus advance registration required (410)247-7822 or email kelly@ccbeer.com
--- Brewery Tours are being offered Saturday October 3rd, 17th and 24th at 1 and 230 PM, be sure to make a reservation.
--- Other events:
* Saturday October 3rd - Indian Food & Beer Pairing at Vineyards Elite from 2-6 PM, FREE
* Fells Point Fun Festival Friday October 3rd and Saturday October 4th 11 AM - 7 PM
* Pint Night at Frisco Grille Wednesday October 7th, 7 PM free logo glass w/first Clipper City beer purchase
* Das Best Oktoberfest (Timonium) October 10th
* Tasting at Ye Old Spirit Shop (Frederick MD) October 23rd
* Tasting at State Line Liquors (Elkton MD) October 3oth
--- Baltimore Beer Week Events
10/8 Max's 5-8 PM
10/9 Kooper's Firkin Friday 5-8 PM
10/12 Mahaffey's 3-7 PM
10/12 Alonso's 5-8 PM*
10/13 Antonio's 5-8 PM
10/14 Lure's Firkin Night 5-8 PM
10/14 CC's Tavern 6-9 PM
10/15 Cat's Eye Pub 9-11 PM
10/15 Victoria Gastro Pub 530 PM
10/16 Judge's Bench 5-8 PM
10/17 Duda's 8-10 PM
Heavy Seas Food & Beer Pairings
10/13 Beer Dinner at Mother's Grille 7 PM*
10/13 Bertha's Beer & Oysters 5-7 PM*
10/15 Ryleigh's Beer & Oysters 6-8 PM*
10/15 Rowhouse Beer & Cheese 8-10 PM*
10/16 Judge's Bench Beer & Cheese 5-8 PM
Free Beer Tastings
10/9 The Perfect Pour 5-8 PM
10/16 The Wine Source 5-8 PM
* = hosted by Clipper City founder Hugh Sisson
Clipper city is also on Twitter
--- Their winter seasonal is coming soon: Winter Storm Category 5 Ale, a 'winter warmer' brewed with a lot of English malts and both US and English hops similar to an Imperial ESB in style. It is available now through February.
--- 'Ladies Night' will be on Wednesday November 4th from 6-9 PM. They'll focus on pairing beer with food and well as discussing and tasting plus whatever else is going on in that treehouse, no boys allowed. Chef Mick T. Pirate from Whiskey Island will be serving 'heavy tapas and cooking advice'. Cost is $10, plus advance registration required (410)247-7822 or email kelly@ccbeer.com
--- Brewery Tours are being offered Saturday October 3rd, 17th and 24th at 1 and 230 PM, be sure to make a reservation.
--- Other events:
* Saturday October 3rd - Indian Food & Beer Pairing at Vineyards Elite from 2-6 PM, FREE
* Fells Point Fun Festival Friday October 3rd and Saturday October 4th 11 AM - 7 PM
* Pint Night at Frisco Grille Wednesday October 7th, 7 PM free logo glass w/first Clipper City beer purchase
* Das Best Oktoberfest (Timonium) October 10th
* Tasting at Ye Old Spirit Shop (Frederick MD) October 23rd
* Tasting at State Line Liquors (Elkton MD) October 3oth
--- Baltimore Beer Week Events
10/8 Max's 5-8 PM
10/9 Kooper's Firkin Friday 5-8 PM
10/12 Mahaffey's 3-7 PM
10/12 Alonso's 5-8 PM*
10/13 Antonio's 5-8 PM
10/14 Lure's Firkin Night 5-8 PM
10/14 CC's Tavern 6-9 PM
10/15 Cat's Eye Pub 9-11 PM
10/15 Victoria Gastro Pub 530 PM
10/16 Judge's Bench 5-8 PM
10/17 Duda's 8-10 PM
Heavy Seas Food & Beer Pairings
10/13 Beer Dinner at Mother's Grille 7 PM*
10/13 Bertha's Beer & Oysters 5-7 PM*
10/15 Ryleigh's Beer & Oysters 6-8 PM*
10/15 Rowhouse Beer & Cheese 8-10 PM*
10/16 Judge's Bench Beer & Cheese 5-8 PM
Free Beer Tastings
10/9 The Perfect Pour 5-8 PM
10/16 The Wine Source 5-8 PM
* = hosted by Clipper City founder Hugh Sisson
Clipper city is also on Twitter
Try The Award Winning Flying Dog Beers
If you are headed in the general direction of Washington D.C. today, 2009 Great American Beer Fest 'mid-size' brewery of the year award winner Flying Dog out of Frederick Maryland is hosting a special tasting event tonight between 530 and 830 PM.
It will be at the Mayflower Hotel, and $20 gets you beer and appetizers, and I have to assume they'll put on most or all of their four award winning beers. Anyway, no reservations but the Washington City Paper says tuck in your shirt, at least.
It will be at the Mayflower Hotel, and $20 gets you beer and appetizers, and I have to assume they'll put on most or all of their four award winning beers. Anyway, no reservations but the Washington City Paper says tuck in your shirt, at least.
Evolution Pint Night at Frisco Grille
1)Hefe/Pils style glassware (!) plus Evo's pale ale
2)Balloon about a grumpy old man because ...
3)Bartender/Beer procurement Mensch Oliver was having his birthday! Happy Birthday Ollie.
4)Whats left of the taster of Evolution's excellent 'rise up' coffee stout
5)Funny signage related to Oliver's birthday
Evolution Craft Brewing Company
DO check these guys out.
I had the pleasure of talking with Evolution Brewing founder Tommy and one of his brewers, Randy, at the Evolution pint night at Frisco Grille Wednesday night.
It was casual talk, but I think they're definitely headed in the right direction. Plus, their beer is fantastic. Right now there's a holy Trinity, if you will, of offerings --- the Lucky 7 Porter which I've seen all around town, and then the Primal Pale Ale and Exile ESB. Each has its own story worth exploring.
The key here is that they can brew the heck out of beer but are seeking something a little bit different. Look, most of us LOVE the amped up beers, the imperials, the funky Belgians, etc. but the Evolution folks are coming from a culinary background currently running several dining establishments and sought to make beers that are reliable enough to comfortably pair with a freaking meal but taste great as well.
They've nailed it. I'm not much for the whole art of food + beer pairing thing, but its not a joke either (hello, Garrett Oliver! Great book). For years wine has dominated this domain and while almost every brewer and beer expert I talk to respects the hell out of wine (unlike myself, sorry ...) most are critically aware that *good* beer can hold its own in this arena even against much more expensive vinous competition.
Count Delaware's Evolution Brewing Co. among this group.
This is not to say they can't brew the stuff most of us beer nerds crave --- they can! I had a taster Wednesday night of their 'Rise Up' coffee stout which was (insert positive adjective, perhaps four letter word) good. They also have an IPA in the works and are tinkering around with other offerings. I also heard them talking about cask offerings, so they're serious and able.
But, bottom line, their major thrust right now is to create accessible, enjoyable, well-crafted brews that make sense when you're sitting down with a burger, a steak, some seafood, or whatever.
And, it doesn't hurt they're good people.
As much as I enjoy the adventurous stuff out there, Evolution seems to have the great timing of filling a void in the craft beer world. Too many name brewers right now (this is less so with 'local' brewers who haven't hit it big regionally and nationally) have gotten so good at their craft they've left an opening with the seemingly mundane styles that can be filled with fresh, well-crafted, well-meaning beers like those being made by Evolution. This is at their own peril and I think we're going to see Evolution slowly and steadily fill up taps at both the 15+ taphouses the beer nerds frequent (Frisco Grille, Max's, Mahaffey's, The Judges Bench, Victoria Gastro Pub, Racer's, etc.) and those offering just a small number of taps next to the usual Bud/Miller/Coors offerings both here in Maryland and regionally.
So ... check them out. This is gushing stuff but in drinking their offerings (however limited right now), talking to them, there's a plan and obvious skill, and with the whole local feel they're definitely worth seeking out and supporting.
I had the pleasure of talking with Evolution Brewing founder Tommy and one of his brewers, Randy, at the Evolution pint night at Frisco Grille Wednesday night.
It was casual talk, but I think they're definitely headed in the right direction. Plus, their beer is fantastic. Right now there's a holy Trinity, if you will, of offerings --- the Lucky 7 Porter which I've seen all around town, and then the Primal Pale Ale and Exile ESB. Each has its own story worth exploring.
The key here is that they can brew the heck out of beer but are seeking something a little bit different. Look, most of us LOVE the amped up beers, the imperials, the funky Belgians, etc. but the Evolution folks are coming from a culinary background currently running several dining establishments and sought to make beers that are reliable enough to comfortably pair with a freaking meal but taste great as well.
They've nailed it. I'm not much for the whole art of food + beer pairing thing, but its not a joke either (hello, Garrett Oliver! Great book). For years wine has dominated this domain and while almost every brewer and beer expert I talk to respects the hell out of wine (unlike myself, sorry ...) most are critically aware that *good* beer can hold its own in this arena even against much more expensive vinous competition.
Count Delaware's Evolution Brewing Co. among this group.
This is not to say they can't brew the stuff most of us beer nerds crave --- they can! I had a taster Wednesday night of their 'Rise Up' coffee stout which was (insert positive adjective, perhaps four letter word) good. They also have an IPA in the works and are tinkering around with other offerings. I also heard them talking about cask offerings, so they're serious and able.
But, bottom line, their major thrust right now is to create accessible, enjoyable, well-crafted brews that make sense when you're sitting down with a burger, a steak, some seafood, or whatever.
And, it doesn't hurt they're good people.
As much as I enjoy the adventurous stuff out there, Evolution seems to have the great timing of filling a void in the craft beer world. Too many name brewers right now (this is less so with 'local' brewers who haven't hit it big regionally and nationally) have gotten so good at their craft they've left an opening with the seemingly mundane styles that can be filled with fresh, well-crafted, well-meaning beers like those being made by Evolution. This is at their own peril and I think we're going to see Evolution slowly and steadily fill up taps at both the 15+ taphouses the beer nerds frequent (Frisco Grille, Max's, Mahaffey's, The Judges Bench, Victoria Gastro Pub, Racer's, etc.) and those offering just a small number of taps next to the usual Bud/Miller/Coors offerings both here in Maryland and regionally.
So ... check them out. This is gushing stuff but in drinking their offerings (however limited right now), talking to them, there's a plan and obvious skill, and with the whole local feel they're definitely worth seeking out and supporting.
September 30, 2009
Reminder: Frisco Grille Pint Night
They'll be featuring Evolution Brewing, free pint w/first Evolution purchase starting at 7 PM until glassware disappears. I might be there, looking forward to their Pale Ale although the ESB should be on tap as well.
Sierra Nevada Chico Estate Harvest
On tap at Frisco Grille, apparently a fairly limited release. I'll let them explain it below:
Estate Ale is one of the world’s only estate-made beers, brewed with 100% all-natural, hops and barley grown on-site at the brewery in Chico, CA.
Inspired by the renowned winemaking region of its Napa and Sonoma neighbors, Sierra Nevada is the first brewery to develop its own terroir. This beer is brewed with ingredients that reflect the flavors of the environment and the seasonal rhythms of nature.
Got it? I thought this was just OK, Sierra Nevada just seems to have a certain acidic bite to their hoppier offerings, which was fortunately toned down on this, steady malt profile perhaps balancing out the hops but it was just missing something. Beautiful lacing though, so the visuals were great.
Beer Notes
--- Bomber tonight (WED) at Mahaffey's (Canton) is Southern Tier Pumking ($12). Be sure to check the website Thursday for all their Baltimore Beer Week events, 'lotsa cask conditioned stuff and give-aways'. There's still room for the Flying Dog bus trip. They still have a few more Oktoberfest beers to go through, but winter ales are just around the corner. They'll open at noon on Sunday, including the kitchen.
--- As usual, Thursday is 'Thirsty Thursday' at Gilly's (Rockville), no corking fee on bottled beer (normally $2). Right now they have Dogfish Punkin, Clipper City The Great Pumpkin and Smuttynose Pumpkin Ale available.
Be sure to also check out 'Gilly-Tober-Fest' on Saturday October 10th from 4-7 PM. There will be a band, food from next door (Urban BBQ Oktober style brats & kraut), some wines and beers from Flying Dog, Starr Hill, Dominion, Weyerbacher, The Bruery and Clipper City.
--- DC's Birch & Barley/Churchkey, fabled beer extravaganza, may finally be coming into place. Lots of interesting info at YFGF to peruse ('555 unique labels, 50 draught beers, 5 cask lines, many exclusive vintage and obscure offerings, three distinct temperature zones).
--- EXCELLENT Baltimore Beer Week rundown (333 events!) from organizer Alexander Mitchell at Beer In Baltimore. Its overwhelming, I need to sit down soon and plot out where I'll be headed.
--- As usual, Thursday is 'Thirsty Thursday' at Gilly's (Rockville), no corking fee on bottled beer (normally $2). Right now they have Dogfish Punkin, Clipper City The Great Pumpkin and Smuttynose Pumpkin Ale available.
Be sure to also check out 'Gilly-Tober-Fest' on Saturday October 10th from 4-7 PM. There will be a band, food from next door (Urban BBQ Oktober style brats & kraut), some wines and beers from Flying Dog, Starr Hill, Dominion, Weyerbacher, The Bruery and Clipper City.
--- DC's Birch & Barley/Churchkey, fabled beer extravaganza, may finally be coming into place. Lots of interesting info at YFGF to peruse ('555 unique labels, 50 draught beers, 5 cask lines, many exclusive vintage and obscure offerings, three distinct temperature zones).
--- EXCELLENT Baltimore Beer Week rundown (333 events!) from organizer Alexander Mitchell at Beer In Baltimore. Its overwhelming, I need to sit down soon and plot out where I'll be headed.
Events
--- The Big Kahuna, Baltimore Beer Week, October 10th-18th, 300+ events
--- Flying Dog beer dinner at Ellicott City's The Diamondback Tavern Tuesday October 13th at 7 PM. Five courses all created specifically to pair with five different Flying Dog beers and the chef will uses Flying Dog in his preparations. Price is $45/person plus tax/gratuity.
--- Saturday October 3rd and Sunday October 4th, Frederick Octoberfest at the Frederick Fairgrounds. Cost is $5/person, free with authentic dirndl or lederhosen. German food, oompah bands, and specially brewed Oktoberfest beers from Barley & hops, Brewers Alley, DuClaw, Flying Dog and Wild Goose.
--- Flying Dog beer dinner at Ellicott City's The Diamondback Tavern Tuesday October 13th at 7 PM. Five courses all created specifically to pair with five different Flying Dog beers and the chef will uses Flying Dog in his preparations. Price is $45/person plus tax/gratuity.
--- Saturday October 3rd and Sunday October 4th, Frederick Octoberfest at the Frederick Fairgrounds. Cost is $5/person, free with authentic dirndl or lederhosen. German food, oompah bands, and specially brewed Oktoberfest beers from Barley & hops, Brewers Alley, DuClaw, Flying Dog and Wild Goose.
Max's Baltimore Beer Week Schedule
BALTIMORE BEER WEEK
OCT 8-18, 2009
EVENTS:Details of each event will be e-mail soon.
OCT 8
Heavy Seas Beer tasting 5-8pm
Whitemarsh Brewing co. Trivia Night 8-11pm
OCT 9
North Coast Tasting 5-8pm
Global Brewers Night 8-11pm
OCT 10
12 Percent Imports Tasting 3-6pm
The Bruery Special Tasting6-10pm
OCT 11
Shelton Brothers Imports Rare Beer Tsting 3-6pm
Olivers Ales 3-6pm
Oskar Blues Brewery Oak Aged Tasting 6-10pm
OCT 12
Weyerbacher Brewery happy Hour 5-7pm
Troegs Brewery Night 7-9pm
OCT 13
Brewers Art Seasonal Night 7-9pm
B United Int Imports:Tuesday Beer Social 6-10pm
Cape Ann Brewery Special Event 8-11pm
OCT 14
Flying Dog Tasting 5-8pm
A Three Brewery Night: Lancaster/Evolution/Otter Creek 8-11pm
OCT 15
Boulder Brewery Blowout 5-8pm
Stone Brewery Special Releases Night 8-11pm
Merchant Du Vin Trivia Night 8-11pm
OCT 16
Dogfish Head & Sierra Nevada Special Drafts 5-8pm
Laguinitas Cask Night 8-11pm
Brooklyn Brewery Tasting 5-8pm
OCT 17
Magic Hat Brewery Tasting 3-6pm
Duvel USA Tasting 3-6pm
Ommegang Tasting 6-10pm
OCT 18
Ravens and Rare Beer Tasting 1-4pm(Reservation only, 50 People max. email chard@max.com to reserve a space)
Pyramid Tasting 3-6pm
Dominion Pint Night Sampling 3-6pm
September 29, 2009
Oktoberfest
If he weren't my brother I'd be insanely jealous ... my brother and some friends hopped off to Europe to experience several destinations this week including Oktoberfest in Germany.
Needless to say I've received a few brief --if excited -- emails the last few days.
Dang.
He's a little bit later to great beer than myself, but at every opportunity to experience the good stuff he dives right in, visiting here in Baltimore and making treks to D.C. when in town and enjoying every minute of it. He also went out of his way on our summer road trip into the American Southwest to help me find some superb beer destinations where we didn't expect many. Some of it was just being supportive but his passion is clearly there and its cool to share that with him, I really didn't expect that since he has so many other interests although he's always indulged my whimsies, being a better brother than myself.
It doesn't hurt he lives in the beer nirvana that is San Diego County but he's been a fun convert and shares with me interesting stuff he finds along the way. So now its fun to sit back and see him experience all that and have a great time, and hear about how things were once he returns.
Prosit!
Needless to say I've received a few brief --if excited -- emails the last few days.
Dang.
He's a little bit later to great beer than myself, but at every opportunity to experience the good stuff he dives right in, visiting here in Baltimore and making treks to D.C. when in town and enjoying every minute of it. He also went out of his way on our summer road trip into the American Southwest to help me find some superb beer destinations where we didn't expect many. Some of it was just being supportive but his passion is clearly there and its cool to share that with him, I really didn't expect that since he has so many other interests although he's always indulged my whimsies, being a better brother than myself.
It doesn't hurt he lives in the beer nirvana that is San Diego County but he's been a fun convert and shares with me interesting stuff he finds along the way. So now its fun to sit back and see him experience all that and have a great time, and hear about how things were once he returns.
Prosit!
Baltimore Beer Week Interview
Really good stuff from BeerInBaltimore.com and SoYeahDood two local beer bloggers, talking to several of the Baltimore Beer Week founding fathers --- Joe Gold, Rob Kasper and Volker Stewart who heads Brewer's Art.
Listen in.
Listen in.
September 28, 2009
Howard County Help
A reader sent me an email the other day, they're new to the area, just moved to Ellicott City.
They're interested in homebrewing clubs in the area (particularly ones that get together to drink good beer, he has some good stuff in his cellar he'd hate to drink alone). Can anyone help on this? I'm not really too familiar with the homebrew clubs, I know there are several out there but not sure how they sort themselves out geographically and whatnot.
Thanks.
They're interested in homebrewing clubs in the area (particularly ones that get together to drink good beer, he has some good stuff in his cellar he'd hate to drink alone). Can anyone help on this? I'm not really too familiar with the homebrew clubs, I know there are several out there but not sure how they sort themselves out geographically and whatnot.
Thanks.
Maryland Picks Up Huge Great American Beer Fest Wins
First of all, HUGE congrats to Frederick's Flying Dog which won 'Mid-Size Brewing Company and Mid-Size Brewing Company Brewer of the Year'. They deserve it.
The awards list
Other award-winning beers from Maryland:
Brewer's Alley IPA --- Bronze, English-Style IPA
Clipper City Marzhon --- Bronze, Vienna Style Lager
DOG Brewing Co. Pub Dog Black Dog Stout --- Bronze, Classic Irish Style Dry Stout
Flying Dog Horn Dog Vintage 2007 --- Gold, Aged Beer
Flying Dog Dogtoberfest --- Gold, German Style Marzen
Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter --- Gold, Imperial Stout
Flying Dog Barrel Aged Gonzo --- Silver, Wood and Barrel Aged Strong Beer
The awards list
Other award-winning beers from Maryland:
Brewer's Alley IPA --- Bronze, English-Style IPA
Clipper City Marzhon --- Bronze, Vienna Style Lager
DOG Brewing Co. Pub Dog Black Dog Stout --- Bronze, Classic Irish Style Dry Stout
Flying Dog Horn Dog Vintage 2007 --- Gold, Aged Beer
Flying Dog Dogtoberfest --- Gold, German Style Marzen
Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter --- Gold, Imperial Stout
Flying Dog Barrel Aged Gonzo --- Silver, Wood and Barrel Aged Strong Beer
Beer Notes
--- Be sure to follow Baltimore Beer Guy on Twitter @MDbeerspotter and as a friendly shout out, also check out Woodberry Kitchen's Twitter.
--- Beer consumption by country, a representation
--- Dogfish Punkin and Southern Tier Cherry Saison are on tap at Gilly's
--- DCBeer has undergone a redesign and just launched a pretty cool newsletter worth signing up for if you like venturing into DC for their excellent beer offerings. Check out their review of the nifty and novel canned beer only offerings (good ones!) at the Red Derby.
For a sneak peak, here's their tap findings this week around DC featured in the email:
- Birreria Paradiso in Georgetown is going strong on Victory Brewing Company beers -- they've got Victory Festbier, Victory Kolsch, Victory Scarlet Fire Rauchbier, Victory St. Victorious and Victory Prima Pils
- Pizzeria Paradiso Dupont has a new 21 Amendment beer Back in Black!
- RFD has Speak Easy Midnight Run India Black Ale and Brooklyn Sorachi Ace Farmhouse Ale.
- Black Squirrel has Weyebacher Imperial Pumpkin on tap
--- Ruddy Duck Brewery in Southern Maryland (Solomon's Island) has a new tap: 'Helles' German style lager. They also have Belgian Dubbel, Imperial Stout, Belgium Trippel, Pale Ale and IPA on tap. Coming soon: Oyster Oatmeal Stout (!), Hefe, Martzen LAger and Pilsner. I've added their taplist (hopefully they'll keep that up to date) on the menu at right under 'Online Beer Lists' that highlights establishments that are smart enough to electronically keep their customers informed of whats on tap.
--- Speaking of Eastern Shore, this Wednesday Delaware's Evolution Brewing is the featured brewery at Frisco Grille's Pint Night (starting at 7 PM). Their Lucky 7 Porter has been popping up on tap all over town but I look forward to trying their Primal Pale Ale.
--- Beer consumption by country, a representation
--- Dogfish Punkin and Southern Tier Cherry Saison are on tap at Gilly's
--- DCBeer has undergone a redesign and just launched a pretty cool newsletter worth signing up for if you like venturing into DC for their excellent beer offerings. Check out their review of the nifty and novel canned beer only offerings (good ones!) at the Red Derby.
For a sneak peak, here's their tap findings this week around DC featured in the email:
- Birreria Paradiso in Georgetown is going strong on Victory Brewing Company beers -- they've got Victory Festbier, Victory Kolsch, Victory Scarlet Fire Rauchbier, Victory St. Victorious and Victory Prima Pils
- Pizzeria Paradiso Dupont has a new 21 Amendment beer Back in Black!
- RFD has Speak Easy Midnight Run India Black Ale and Brooklyn Sorachi Ace Farmhouse Ale.
- Black Squirrel has Weyebacher Imperial Pumpkin on tap
--- Ruddy Duck Brewery in Southern Maryland (Solomon's Island) has a new tap: 'Helles' German style lager. They also have Belgian Dubbel, Imperial Stout, Belgium Trippel, Pale Ale and IPA on tap. Coming soon: Oyster Oatmeal Stout (!), Hefe, Martzen LAger and Pilsner. I've added their taplist (hopefully they'll keep that up to date) on the menu at right under 'Online Beer Lists' that highlights establishments that are smart enough to electronically keep their customers informed of whats on tap.
--- Speaking of Eastern Shore, this Wednesday Delaware's Evolution Brewing is the featured brewery at Frisco Grille's Pint Night (starting at 7 PM). Their Lucky 7 Porter has been popping up on tap all over town but I look forward to trying their Primal Pale Ale.
Max's Tuesday Beer Social
This Tuesday's Max's Beer Social (6 PM Mobtown Lounge) is Laughing Dog Brewery. They are the only place to get kegs of this.
Laughing Dog CSB - Bitter/ESB
Laughing Dog Apha Dog - Imperial IPA
Laughing Dog Dogzilla - Black IPA
Laughing Dog St. Benny Labby Abbey - Belgian Style Ale (awfully generic there!)
Laughing Dog CSB - Bitter/ESB
Laughing Dog Apha Dog - Imperial IPA
Laughing Dog Dogzilla - Black IPA
Laughing Dog St. Benny Labby Abbey - Belgian Style Ale (awfully generic there!)
ON THE BEER ENGINES:
Olivers ESB
Brew Dog Paradoz Isle of Arran
Victory Storm King Stout
NEW DRAFTS
Stoudts Abbey Triple
Stoudts Double IPA
Stoudts Fat Dog
Coney Island Sword Sallower
Boulder Pass Time pale
Boulder Singletrack Copper
Bockor Jacobins Cuvee Rouge
Brew Dog Paradox Smokehead
Monschrof Kellerbrau
Monschrof Festbier
Gordon Biersch Pilsner
Gordon Biersch Marzen
Gordon Biersch Festbier
Gordon Biersch Hefeweizen
Gordon Biersch Blonde Bock
Atwater Cherry Stout
Avery The Beast
Dogfish Head Festina Pesche
Stone Vertical Epic 09/09/09
Mahaffey's
1)Stone 090909 Vertical Epic (L) and Clipper City 'Great Pumpkin' on cask (R). Great Pumpkin wasn't bad but I definitely am not a pumpkin beer fan. Its not too over-the-top, which makes it suitable.
2 & 3)Flier for Mahaffey's Baltimore Beer Week bus trip to Flying Dog, sounds interesting
4)Another picture of the Great Pumpkin
5)Gordon Biersch tap handle, new to Maryland bars! Pretty elaborate but it doesn't show well in the pic, delivered by a rep while I was there.
6)Stroh's can. You don't see that too often.
7)Was a little bored by the taps, went with a Unibroue Trois Pistoles.
8)Orval, in appropriate glassware! One of the best beers in the world.
9)Yup
Blue Hill Tavern
1)One row of taps at Blue Hill Tavern (first floor)
2)Flowing water display behind liquor wall (first floor)
3)Picture of my Magic Hat seasonal beer, apparently beet juice was added
4)Taplist (blurry, apologies), about 12 beers, mostly common stuff but the Magic Hat was tasty.
Basics
Blue Hill Tavern is a relatively new establishment in Canton in the Brewer's Hill neighborhood. They have complimentary valet parking. Its really classy looking, very open air (at least while the weather is nice) high ceilings, two floors, and some nice city views in the upstairs dining area.
There is an upstairs bar and a first floor bar stocked with the 12 or so tap beers and a few bottled offerings. Its a beautiful place, worth a stop for a beer or two.
Off Topic: Utz Crab Chips
Interesting eat, just a touch spicy but the seasoning isn't so over the top.
September 23, 2009
Pratt Street Ale House Bishops Breakfast Oatmeal Stout
Good stuff, not sticky sweet or heavy like a lot of oatmeal stouts can get, wonderful head thanks to the nitro, dark and foreboding but definitely drinkable, classic roast flavor, a touch of bitterness, flavorful, but not over the top.
Red Beer!
Be on the lookout.
Woodberry Kitchen Outdoor Sausage Festival
Another update from the fine folks at Woodberry Kitchen, one of the more hyped and beloved restaurants in Baltimore among the foodies. I seriously need to get over there. Anyway, the details:
Sunday October 18th from 3-5 PM (the Ravens are at the Vikings at 1 PM, no home game to drag you away from this) Woodberry Kitchen is hosting an 'outdoor sausage festival' and no, not the sophomoric humor kind.
It will include live music and more importantly, beer! Beer selection TBD, but its a free admission event and will include grilled sausages from both local makers and others made in-house. Fitting a decidedly socially conscious establishment, there will be vegetarian options. ByTheWay, one of the best sausages I've ever had was this summer a seafood sausage at Alioto's along the Wharf in San Francisco. Who knew?
Food and drink are available by purchase, but they're committed to making it affordable for just about anyone. No reservations needed, bring the whole gang via car (or the light rail, apparently they're near a stop, nice), and enjoy.
As with any event listed on here, feel free to report back via comments how things went.
Sunday October 18th from 3-5 PM (the Ravens are at the Vikings at 1 PM, no home game to drag you away from this) Woodberry Kitchen is hosting an 'outdoor sausage festival' and no, not the sophomoric humor kind.
It will include live music and more importantly, beer! Beer selection TBD, but its a free admission event and will include grilled sausages from both local makers and others made in-house. Fitting a decidedly socially conscious establishment, there will be vegetarian options. ByTheWay, one of the best sausages I've ever had was this summer a seafood sausage at Alioto's along the Wharf in San Francisco. Who knew?
Food and drink are available by purchase, but they're committed to making it affordable for just about anyone. No reservations needed, bring the whole gang via car (or the light rail, apparently they're near a stop, nice), and enjoy.
As with any event listed on here, feel free to report back via comments how things went.
September 22, 2009
Reminder
Max's Tuesday Beer Social this week is Chouffe, including the head brewer straight out of Belgium!
ON DRAFT
La Chouffe
Houblon Chouffe
Duvel Green
Mardesous Blonde
Mardesous 8
Ommegang Witte
Ommegang Hennepin
IN BOTTLES
Mc Chouffe
Duvel
Cave Aged Hennepin
Cave Aged Abbey
and we may have a few special beers.......
See you All Tuesday.
As always we start at 6pm in the Mobtown Lounge.
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