From Behind the Bar: nicht die Pils deiner Mutter
by Kevin M. Smith I know I haven’t been great about keeping up with this on the weekly basis that I was intended. I will attempt to do better. With the pleasantries out of the way, this week’s...
View ArticleFrederick Behind Bars: Drinksgiving – It’ll Only Hurt for a Moment
by Kevin M. Smith Yup, the holidays are upon us. Thanksgiving is mere days away. Time to start preparing your meal – Wild Turkey, a cranberry lambic, potato vodka…seriously, though, we have one of the...
View ArticleWinter Warmers, Pumpkin Beer and the Seasonal Samba
by Kevin M. Smith There is a long history of seasonality to beer. Access to ingredients, and temperature control for fermentation were both major elements of creating beer that were heavily dependent...
View ArticleBarleywine: Thriving Seasonal, or Dying Style?
by Kevin M. Smith Barleywine. It’s big, it’s bold, and it’s a malty concoction, characterized by dark fruit notes like fig and plum, and it can be hard to find. Sure, big boys of craft like Flying Dog...
View ArticleRegional Round-Up: Surviving 2020, Ready to Pour, and much More…
Craft Beer & Brewing – Podcast Episode 163: Getting Political and Getting Through the Pandemic with Julie Verratti of Denizens Julie Verratti discusses how brewers and brewery operators can lobby...
View ArticleA Little Holiday Cheer
by Kevin M. Smith Let’s face it – 2020 hasn’t been easy, and the year’s bullshit is just going to roll over into 2021. That’s how rough this year has been. 2020 is going to screw with 2021. It’s...
View ArticleBrawling Bear’s True Respite: MontCo Brewery Provides Second Life
by Kevin M. Smith Founded in 2016, Brawling Bear was one of the first independent breweries in Montgomery County, along with Waredaca Brewing Company, and Brookeville Beer Farm. The brewery has been a...
View ArticleFrom Behind the Bar: Roll out the Barrel (Aged Beer)!
by Kevin M. Smith I know there are people who love barrel-aged beers. I find them to be hit or miss – too much barrel, and I might as well have ordered a shot of rum or whiskey. I regularly enjoy the...
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