FeBREWary Beer Fest

Salisbury FeBREWary beer fest

FeBREWary Beer Fest FeBREWary Beer Fest will be held on Friday, February 7th, 5:00pm, at Southern Belle Barn. One of the first events to kick off Maryland’s Craft Beer Lovers Month, the FeBREWary Beer Fest is a great addition to the region’s month long celebration of craft beer. The Fest will continue until 8pm that […]

FeBREWary Press Conference

Ocean City Love on Tap Festival

FeBREWary Press Conference FeBREWary Press Conference – Aloft Ocean City At the FeBREWary Press Conference held at the Aloft Ocean City on January 27, 2020.   Shore Craft Beer announced the Shore’s month-long celebration of FeBREWary during their 4:00 pm reception.  Shore Craft Beer detailed how businesses on the Shore will be celebrating FeBREWary.  Governor […]

Beer Notes: Thomas Jefferson

There is a lot of talk these days about our founding fathers, nobody seems to focus on their beer habits, however.  Today on Beer Notes, we are going to discuss just what Thomas Jefferson thought of beer and how it is relevant today. “At Monticello, beer was a “table liquor” served during dinner, and Jefferson’s […]

Press Release: Media Advisory at Aloft Ocean City

Press Release: Media Advisory at Aloft Ocean City Governor Hogan’s FeBREWary, Craft Beer Lover’s Month proclamation, grant from Rural Maryland Council helps create new state-of-the-art App Announcement of month long regional celebration, capstone festival in Ocean City and participation of national beer bloggers. BERLIN,MD, January 22, 2020 – Shore Craft Beer will announce the Shore’s celebration of FeBREWary […]

Beer Notes: Guinness Open Gate

Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore

Now that Guinness has opened the Open Gate brewery in Baltimore County, Maryland and winter is upon us, we thought it was time to take a look at the popular cold weather brew that Guinness is most famous for:  the stout.  This week on Beer Notes, we are exploring the origins of stouts. In 1759, […]

Beer Notes: Valentine’s Beers

Is Valentine’s Day synonymous with local craft beer for you?   This week on Beer Notes, we are looking at how local craft beer becomes part of your celebration. Here in Ocean City, we are gearing up for Maryland’s month long celebration of craft beer lovers.  For ShoreCraftBeer.com, February becomes FeBREWary, and our breweries, bars […]

Beer Notes: Champagne Beers

New Year’s Eve always seems more festive with a little “bubbly” and now that bubbly can mean beer. This week on Beer Notes we are exploring the world of Biere de Champagne or Biere Brut. According to Beer Advocate there are 91 different champagne beers The Biere de Champagne originated in Belgium. It adopted the […]

Beer Notes: Foam

Foam is a friend, not an unwelcome guest taking up too much space in our glass. Today on Beer Notes we will discuss the head on your beer and why it is desirable.  Beer head, foam, kräusen or froth, all names for the bubbles at the top of your beer.  This foam is produced by […]

Beer Notes: Beer Inspired Gifts

Craft beer drinkers represent over 40% of the population over the age of 21.   Therefore, it is no surprise that marketers are targeting our population with some pretty cool merchandise.  This week on Beer Notes, we are exploring some cool merchandising items and trends. Beer on tap is a luxury and having the ability […]

Beer Notes: Craft Beer Shoes?

The holiday season is fast upon us and here at Beer Notes, we are looking at gift options for the craft beer lover in your life.  This week’s edition will focus on the wildest option, shoes. Did you know that you can get limited release sneaks for your craft beer aficionado?  Both Merrell and Adidas […]

Beer Notes: Smithsonian Exhibit

When you think of the Smithsonian Institution, most people think of the Hope Diamond, or African American history, or the Air & Space Museum.  Some think of sculpture and others think of art.  Not many think of craft beer.  Today on Beer Notes, we highlight the new “Brewing a Revolution” exhibition at the Smithsonian in […]

Crooked Hammock Expansion

This Hammock is Wide Enough for THREE The Crooked Hammock Brewery opened a second location in Middletown, DE, on  November 12, 2019, and will be opening a third location in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Spring 2020. The privately owned brewery, now a chain, states on their site, “Local, Independent, and Proud. We craft brews that […]