Monthly Archives: October 2017

Red Brick Station Restaurant Outside

White Marsh Brewing Hosts Peter Franchot

White Marsh, MD

MD Brewery Challenge #37

The Society for the Preservation of Beers from the Wood (SPBW) met at the Red Brick Station. As an added bonus, Maryland Comptroller, Peter Franchot,  was the guest speaker. Okay, its official, I’m a groupie of Mr. Franchot’s Reform on Tap Task Force. Also, Red Brick Station is the home of White Marsh Brewing, the 37th brewery on the Maryland Brewery ChallengeContinue reading White Marsh Brewing Hosts Peter Franchot

Outside Barley and Hops

Barley and Hops

Frederick, MD

MD Brewery Challenge #36

Many say Frederick is the Asheville of Maryland. Just as Asheville, NC is known for its many breweries and fine craft beer, Frederick is making a name for itself in the craft beer world. And with good reason. You are probably familiar with Maryland’s largest brewery, Flying Dog – a terrific Frederick brewery. Also, thousands flock to Carroll Creek Park for the annual Frederick Craft Beer Festival each year. I’ve found another reason to travel to Frederick – Barley and Hops BreweryContinue reading Barley and Hops

Saturday Musings

It seems we survived that dreaded October Friday the 13th. I visited the UPS store yesterday  and learned that yesterday is considered the ultimate wreck night. I pulled anything lose from the yard (lawn furniture, etc) and  stored them in the garage for the night.

It is a bit overcast right now, but rain is in the forecast here in Maryland. So, it is perfect weather to stay inside, relax and catch up on your reading. I’ve found a few articles about the beer world that may amuse you. Enjoy. Continue reading Saturday Musings

Johansson's Beer List

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