10 Bold Predictions for Beer in 2014
Hopefully you’ve finished nursing your hangover from your goodbye to 2013. Now it’s time to start thinking about resolutions and
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Best of Maryland Beer 2013
My alter ego, TheHopLocal, is a name that is supposed to represent supporting local beers. That doesn’t mean I won’t
Read moreBewitching Brawns of Brewer’s Beards
Green Lantern has his lantern, Batman has his utility belt, and the professional brewer has his beard. It’s unclear what
Read moreHoliday Gift Guide for the Beer Lover (and brewer)
Every beer lover (read beer geek) and homebrewer has a wish list every holiday season, and our loved ones that
Read moreBeer Tasting: The Four Sisters and a little Punishment
This past weekend my wife and I hosted an Autumn Party or as my wife appropriately named it in the
Read moreWhat is needed to succeed in Craft Beer
There are two ways to look at the title statement. What is needed to succeed in Craft Beer? -or- What
Read moreMaryland Growler Laws: Fail
As I wrote a few weeks ago, I was in Denver for the Great American Beer Festival. While I was
Read moreReview: Brew Dogs – Esquire network’s new brewing adventure
I am no entertainment critic. I am barely a beer critic. But I decided after watching a recent episode of
Read moreMy journey to The Great American Beer Festival
At this time a week ago I was boarding a bus to tour all of the Oskar Blues properties. This
Read moreGreat American Beer Festival: A prologue
Next week will be a week without my column. I am sure 5 or 6 people are quite disappointed. My
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