Beer Notes: Guinness Open Gate
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: 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: 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 […]
Beer Notes: Mayflower
When the Mayflower was being stocked for the long journey to the New World, beer was among the highly valued stores put aboard. This week on Beer Notes, we are discussing beer on the Mayflower and in the early colonies. Water was the last thing that anybody wanted to drink because it carried the risk […]
Beer Notes: How Hops Are Used in Brewing
Last week, we explored what hops are, this week on Beer Notes, we will learn how hops are used in the brewing process. Most beer is made with dried hops. The flowers of the hop plant are collected and dried and then processed to create a highly concentrated version of hops that look like rabbit […]
Craft Beer is For the Generations
As we set forth on another holiday season, and the calendar fills with gatherings created far before we were born in some cases. Traditions of meals, desserts, performances, and holiday drinks are already on our to-do list. Holiday music almost creates a scent of pine in the air even more so then the tree! The […]
Beer Notes: What Are Hops?
Hop heavy beers remain some of the favorite styles at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver every year. Today on Beer Notes, we will learn about hops. The hops that we use in the brewing process today are actually the flower of the Humulus Lupulus plant. The flowers grow on vines and are […]
Beer Notes: What Attracts Your Attention
How do you choose your craft beer? This week on Beer Notes, we are discussing what attracts your attention and makes you shell out your hard earned dollars at your favorite craft retailer. Recently, at the Shore Craft Beer Fest in Ocean City, Maryland, Tracy, a small, independent craft beer retailer told us what matters […]
5th Annual SCBF: OCtoberfest video
Festival goers of all ages & species had a great time at Sunset Park in Ocean City! We want to thank all for this wonderful day. Mark your calendars for next year, and join us on Leap Day 2020 for Love On Tap, our next craft beer fest, at the Ocean City Convention Center!
Press Release: 5th Annual Shore Craft Beer Fest During OCtoberfest Attracts Over 1500
5th Annual Shore Craft Beer Fest during OCtoberfest attracts over 1500 festival goers and doubles the number of hotel tickets sold, with a large economic impact. 82.5% of advance ticket purchasers were from more than 1 hour away Berlin, MD — Oct 30, 2019 — The Shore Craft Beer Fest that was held last weekend […]
Beer Notes: How Your Craft Beer Ends Up on the Shelf
Ever wonder how the craft beer for sale in your local beer store is chosen? This week on Beer Notes, we are exploring how retailers choose their craft beer and some of the answers surprised even us. Breweries hire sales people to represent their craft beer and try to get it on tap and on […]
