Beer Notes: Oktoberfest Cancelled
April 21, 2020 was a sad day for Lord Mayor of Munich, Dieter Reiter. It was the day he had to announce the cancellation of the largest folk festival in the world, Oktoberfest. This week on Beer Notes, we are discussing how the Covid 19 pandemic has changed the landscape of 2020 and perhaps […]
Beer Notes: Beer Cocktails
What do you think when you hear, “Beer Cocktail?” Craft beer purists may think that bartenders have too much time on their hands. This week on Beer Notes, we may inform your opinion and spark your imagination. Cocktail, as we use the word today is purely American in origin. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, […]
Car-E-Safari and Meals To Go
Car-E-Safari at Crooked Hammock Brewery Crooked Hammock has been thinking about out of the box and creating ways to engage with their customers of all ages. They had a drive-through Safari last week at two of their locations with the experts from Barn Hill! Animals that safari goers got to learn more about: Sloth Kangaroo […]
Beer Notes: Virtual Happy Hour
The end of the work week is approaching and who can tell? No brewery outings, no pints of cold craft beer in hand while sidled up to the bar, chatting with friends and colleagues. This week on Beer Notes, we are highlighting how the New York State Brewers Association’s is coming to the rescue […]
Beer Notes: Milkshake IPA
What do you get when you add milk sugar and fruit to a New England or Hazy IPA? This week on Beer Notes, we are discussing Milk Shake IPAs. It’s time to try a milkshake IPA if you haven’t already. This style started in 2015 according to researchers quoted on VinePair and Hop Culture. With […]
Beer Notes: Coronavirus
The Covid-19 Crisis is having a tragic impact on local craft breweries. Today on Beer Notes, we are going to explore this impact and ways that we, as consumers, can help. The Brewers Association surveyed members and released the disturbing results on April 7th. According to the study, the average drop in onsite sales was […]
Beer Notes: All Together Beer
Another good news story in today’s environment comes from the Other Half Brewing Company in Brooklyn, New York. Today, on Beer Notes we are discussing “All Together” IPA. If you go to altogether.beer, you will find a love letter from Other Half Brewing Co. This is a letter to the hospitality industry from one […]
Beer Notes: Social Distancing
All the bad news on the air these days gets wearisome. Today on Beer Notes, we have a silver lining story for you. Parsonsburg, Maryland is home to Tall Tales Brewing and their creative and innovative head brewer, Eric Camper. He had two beers in the works before the COVID-19 crisis changed our world. Eric decided to […]
Craft Beer Available During Coronavirus
Craft Beer Available During Coronavirus Shore Craft Beer is keeping tracking of the breweries and the establishments selling craft beer here on the shore. In Maryland, all restaurants and bars along with many other types of businesses were closed by Executive Order. Delaware said all non-essential business need to close on Tues, March 24. Businesses […]
Beer Notes: Lucky Charms
As the coronavirus keeps us all at home, some of our local craft breweries that depend on on-site sales are struggling. New ways to get beers normally reserved for tap rooms are available however. Today on Beer Notes, we are looking at a Lucky Charms inspired beer that we can now enjoy at home! On […]
Gov Hogan Executive Order: Beer Wine & Liquor Can Now Be Delivered
Gov Hogan Executive Order: Beer Wine & Liquor Can Now Be Delivered Gov Hogan made an Executive Order today that allows for beer, wine, and liquor to be sold as carry-out and delivery, provided the other stipulations that have been put in place are followed: Social Distancing Recommendations by the Maryland Department of Health […]
MD Comptroller Suspending Enforcement of Craft Alcohol Carryout Purchase Limits
MD Comptroller Suspending Enforcement of Craft Alcohol Carryout Purchase Limits We are all seeing impacts of the new limits put in place to combat the spread of COVID-19. As local, state, and federal responses change our normal routines, we believe everyone’s best interest are at the heart of the decisions. The Office of the Maryland […]
