Welcome to 2016: BWS Episode 80
On this week’s show, Doug and Tony talk Craft Beer from the homebrewer’s and beer writers perspective including, very old beer, very old craft beer arguments and a brand new writer for SCB. Also, a sneak peak at February’s craft beer events. Let’s start the year right, with an introduction to our newest contributor, Kate. […]
Gifts for you and from you: Microbrew Monday
There’s plenty going on in the breweries all around the Eastern Shore, but this week it mostly is about outreach. Brewers here are taking advantage of the quiet season to spread the word about Shore Craft Beer. Whether you are looking for gifts for you, or from you, craft beer is a treat and a […]
Homebrewers DIY: BWS Episode 80
Homebrew DIY Build your own insulating jacket for your #homebrew kettle to maintain mash temperatures. https://t.co/8U78ZkJwkT pic.twitter.com/Aw0lDhvJCs — Brew Your Own (@BrewYourOwn) December 9, 2015 Self distribution gets a little more important: (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)
Lots of hops, lots of snacks and the beginning of year in review season BWS 79
Dogfish Head will try and crate the hoppiest beer ever, which will be fun to see and taste. My bet is that is isn’t undrinkably hoppy but still pretty bitter and floral. I wonder whether Shawn will be interested in trying this beer… DFH HOP(s) Brewer’s Association Year in Beer It’s that time of […]
Today Maryland, tomorrow… Microbrew Monday
Lots of big happenings on the Shore this week and into the future. Shore Craft Beer continues to have success in all corners of the state as well as throughout the region. Here are some of the highlights. Comptrollers cup Lot 6 always has been among Evolution Craft Brewery’s more popular beers. It is objectively […]
Hard cider, harder merger: BWS episode 78
Is Hard Cider the next big thing? Watch out craft beer. Hard cider sales are booming. https://t.co/j0JveroXyO (s/o @SociableCider) pic.twitter.com/0SKRYknU0P — Star Tribune A&E (@entertain_mn) November 11, 2015 Countries with the most craft beer infographic The Countries With The Most Craft Breweries
Are you Stout enough to survive the winter? BWS 77
Of course you are. This week, Doug and Tony will talk Stouts and Porters as well as the looming Beer Conglomerate which is only a challenge to big market fighting. Also, we’ll dig a bit on Sam and Dogfish Head for making ignoring everyone else something of an art in his new video series. First […]
Crafty beers and craftier brewers BWS 76
Crafty beers are a problem for people who drink craft beer on principle but are still getting accustomed to all the ins and outs of the industry. In this episode, we’ll discuss different ways to get a handle on which beers are which, how regional brewers might deal with the big beer merger, and the pointlessness […]
Why homebrewers brew BWS Episode 75
Shore Craft Beer Fest As we gear up for this weekend’s Shore Craft Beer Fest, we’re looking forward to announcing the winner of the naming competition as well as to start thinking of Delmarva as a craft beer destination. It’s something other regions are starting to distinguish themselves in, but we do things a little […]
Good Beer Festival: A macro look at micro brews
Happy birthday from the Good Beer Festival The Good Beer Festival falls without error on my birthday weekend, and I never get tired of flattering myself that it is no accident. They serve “As much beer as you can drink responsibly” which, I think, inhibits rather than encourages excessive drinking (although, in the interest of full […]
Tall Tales bottles up the goodness
Chesapeake Brewing expands
We’ve had lots of great news from Chesapeake Brewing Company over the last few weeks. The Crisfield-based brewery will be expanding up and out and taking their colleagues with them, after a fashion. Carolyn Marquis, who runs the brewery with her husband (and head brewer David) confirmed recently that the pair had secured the lease for […]
