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House Bill 518 sign

House Bill 518 Hearing

Annapolis, MD, Friday, February 23, 2018

Last Friday, I went to the fights and a hearing broke out. The main event was Delegate Dereck Davis, chair of the Maryland Economic Matters Committee versus Maryland Comptroller, Peter Franchot, a champion of the Maryland brewery industry. Continue reading House Bill 518 Hearing

Saturday Beer Reads

Yesterday, I spent the day in Annapolis observing the messy democratic process. The Economic Matters Committee heard House Bill 518 (I’m for it) and House Bill 1052 (I’m against it). I expect to post a blog about that fascinating experience in the next few days. Until then, enjoy these tidbits of beer information I have discovered on the internet.   Continue reading Saturday Beer Reads

MD Comptroller, Peter Franchot, Warren and Kevin Atticks at Love Thy Beer

Love Thy Beer

Last night, I attended Love Thy Beer: Winter Warmer Showcase. This Brewers Association of Maryland event celebrates FeBREWary. Twenty-six breweries submitted their unique version of Cupid’s Curse for attendees to select the 2018 winner.  (Breaking News: Olde Mother Brewing has won the Cupid’s Curse for 2018 for their Expressions of Love Stout with castoreum). Continue reading Love Thy Beer