Big Oyster named among the fastest-growing craft breweries in the U.S.
On March 27, the Brewers Association released its second annual list of the 50 fastest-growing small and independent craft breweries in the United States. Delmarva’s own Big Oyster Brewery of Rehoboth Beach, DE ranked #2 on the list, second only to Lake Time Brewery of Clear Lake, IA. These 50 small and independent breweries experienced […]
Hit the beach, then hit the brewery and enjoy a beer outside this spring
Let the records show that the winter of 2018/2019 truly felt like the longest one in history. I write this on the last day of winter, even though I’ve been in the springtime state of mind for well over a few weeks now — I just bought a pair of shorts yesterday! Knowing full well […]
Local beer releases and brewery events in the month of March
Winter always overstays its welcome, but seasonal spring beers always come a little bit early — and for that, we are grateful. (Sorry stouts, but your time for the year is just about up.) At Shore Craft Beer, we’ll be mostly spending the month recovering from another successful FeBREWary and Love on Tap festival, but […]
Beer Notes: Ales vs. Lagers
This script is from the second season of Beer Notes, which you can listen to at beernotes.org. Craft beer magazine Hop Culture predicts lagers to be a major trend in 2019. This week on Beer Notes, we’re going to discuss what makes the lager different from the traditional ale. Ales are brewed with a top-fermenting yeast […]
Beer Notes: Combining cannabis and craft beer
This script is from the second season of Beer Notes, which you can listen to at beernotes.org. The fascination with cannabis continues, and not surprisingly, craft brewers are finding creative ways to infuse this plant into their beers. On this episode of Beer Notes, we’re discussing how craft brewers are using derivatives of the marijuana […]
Beer Notes: A History of IPAs
This script is from the second season of Beer Notes, which you can listen to at beernotes.org. According to the Brewer’s Association, American India Pale Ale is the top driver of growth in the craft beer field. Today on Beer Notes, we will explore the romantic history of America’s favorite beer style. In the 1700s, Britain’s empire […]
Let Evo’s BrutAle DriPA and Stalker Hefeweizen be your valentines this year
We’re back today with more beer profiles, and yes, that’s a triple entendre: Here we’re describing the local craft beer’s flavor profiles, while also profiling who they are and what they’re all about and displaying a little dating profile of sorts to match you with your dream beer this Valentine’s Day. We already presented 3rd […]
Backshore’s Sofa King Sexy and Amour de la Biere brewed during this month of love
As you may or may not have noticed from our ongoing series celebrating specially made FeBREWary/Love on Tap beers, craft brews made specifically for this ~month of love~ are popular on the Shore. They’re also big hits at Shore Craft Beer Fest: Love on Tap at Seacrets, when festivalgoers get to try that one special […]
3rd Wave’s Kohana Chocolate Cherry Stout and Raspberry Vanilla Juice Box are a match made in FeBREWary heaven
If you’re looking for something to keep you warm this Valentine’s Day, look no further than 3rd Wave Brewing’s Kohana Chocolate Cherry Stout and the Raspberry Vanilla sour of their Juice Box series. They’re very different beers, but either one would make the perfect partner for a FeBREWary happy hour, and both will be available […]
What do Candy Kitchen, Wildberry, and 30 Days in the Hole all have in common?
They’re all Tall Tales beers, first of all, and they’ll all be available at Shore Craft Beer Fest: Love on Tap at Seacrets on FeBREWary 23rd. Candy Kitchen was brewed in collaboration with Ocean City’s iconic candy shop, and is possibly the sweetest beer you’ll find on tap at the annual beer festival. It’s a […]
Beer Notes: Corn Syrup?… In MY Craft Beer?
This script is from the second season of Beer Notes, which you can listen to at beernotes.org. Many of us watched SuperBowl LIII and saw the Bud Light commercial knocking Miller Light and Coors Light for their use of corn syrup. This week on Beer Notes, we’re exploring the role of sugars in your beer. Beer […]
Drink craft beer this month, win a vacation in Ocean City
We say it all the time, but FeBREWary really IS our favorite time of year for beer on the Eastern Shore. It’s Craft Beer Lovers Month in Maryland, and even though you’re more than allowed to love beer March through January too, we really go all out celebrating good, local beer this month. FeBREWary About […]
