the hop local

12/10/2016

I highly recommend this event. Baltimore's contributions to brewing are more than many realize.

Beers Through the Years….A Look Back at Baltimore’s Rich Brewing History Kristin Linde September 7, 2016 Beers Through the Years….A Look Back at Baltimore’s Rich Brewing History Date: October 15, 2016 (9:30AM – 1:00PM)Venue: Venice Tavern Address: 339 S Conkling Street, Baltimore, MD 21224 Cost: Fix...

01/07/2016

Have we made progress?

Not clear: How many pints were taken out for Social Security.It seems like some people spend their entire paychecks on beer, but five thousand years ago in the city of Uruk in what is now Iraq, they cut out the currency middleman. This ancient tablet now on display at the British Museum is basicall…

01/06/2016

Palm meet face

Press Release: (Airport City, ISRAEL) — SodaStream International Ltd., the leading global manufacturer and distributor of Sparkling Water Makers, has announced the release of its new home bee…

25/05/2016

Great news for PA residents!

Today, Governor Tom Wolf applauded the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board for “freeing the six-pack.”

25/05/2016

Craft or not Craft. A big question for sure, but having another West Coast brewery nearby isn't anything to be upset about.

Another West Coast brewery announced Virginia as the headquarters for their East Coast brewing operation.

19/05/2016

Great article on government censorship and the battles brewers have to have with state and federal alcohol boards. There were a few beer names that were not mentioned that are on the fringes of NSFW. Like Firestone Walker's Velvet Merkin. Can anyone else name some?

This month Flying Dog Brewery is launching a 1st Amendment Society, funded by the damages the Maryland company won from Michigan officials who tried to ban its Raging Bitch Belgian-Style IPA. The new organization, which will sponsor a journalism scholarship and talks on freedom of speech, is the pro...

18/05/2016

Sorry "America", but you've got no taste

14/05/2016

Take a virtual tour of Sierra Nevada's North Carolina brewery.

In 1980, Sierra Nevada brewed its first batch of beer in Chico, California. 34 years later, in 2014, the company opened up a new brewery in Mills River, NC, right outside of the beer mecca Asheville,...

12/05/2016

I've been to a couple breweries that could use some working cats.

14/04/2016

Of course Frederick, MD made the list.

What's your favorite city for craft beer?

12/04/2016

A unique buyer has been found for the run-down feed mill north of Delmar. Wisconsin-based business startup Proximity Malt LLC plans to process locally grown grains such as barley, wheat and rye into malt to serve craft breweries around the region, according to Salisbury commercial real estate adviso…

10/04/2016

Can you remember the last time you bought Sam Adam's? I can't.

After years of thriving as the main craft-beer alternative to Budweiser and Miller Lite, Sam Adams-maker Boston Beer Co. faces a raft of small competitors which are taking tap handles, shelf space and sales, making it harder for Sam Adams to stand out from the crowd.

29/03/2016

Don’t let the names confuse you. Aroma compounds are being engineered into your beers, so think about them the next time you smell a hop bomb. Does your nose detect anything besides that hop character?

24/03/2016

Rob Tod and crew escapes!

BRUSSELS (WGME) -- Six Allagash Brewing Company employees, including founder Rob Tod, were traveling in Belgium during the attacks in Brussels.An employee said on Twitter the attack at the Brussels Airport happened five minutes before they arrived at the a

17/03/2016

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone!

Get out your green! It's St. Patrick's Day. USA TODAY Network explains the origins of some of the Irish holiday's traditions.

16/03/2016

Seriously?

16/03/2016

What a great article. Really something every beer lover should read. I have two major categories for beer in my house. Tasting beer, and drinking beer. I can go weeks without having a tasting beer, while drinking beer needs to be accessible.

In which we discuss whether balance and drinkability should count for more than do intense, powerful flavors.

16/03/2016

Going to get on a soap box for a second. Oskar Blues DID NOT PURCHASE Cigar City. Fireman Capital acquired Cigar City. They just happen to be the majority stakeholder of Oskar Blues and a few other breweries.

18/02/2016

And I hear people complaining about the prices of beer now!

18/02/2016

While I love local beer, certain brewers have a special place in my heart (and belly). Firestone Walker is one of them. I am super excited about the release of Luponic Distortion 1, 2, 3, etc...

From the mind of Brewmaster Matt Brynildson comes Luponic Distortion—an ever-evolving mix of experimental hops, designed to deliver mind-blowing flavors that break the rules with each new release.

17/02/2016

Just wait, you'll be doing yoga in a brewery soon enough.

16/02/2016

This is how craft brewers should be fighting the AB-InBev buyouts. Spoiler alert - the brewers that have been purchased have wanted to get purchased. Except 1/3 of Elyisian.

Downingtown, PA (February 16, 2016) – Having just marked 20 years in the craft brewing industry, Victory Brewing Company (Victory) proudly announces a landmark alliance with Southern Tier Brewing...

11/02/2016

Go 'Murcia!

MOXEE, Wash. — For only the third time in the past 10 years, the United States bested Germany to lead the world in hop production last year, according to a final 2015 report by Hop Growers of America in Moxee.The U.S. — overwhelmingly Washington, Oregon and Idaho — produced 80.2

11/02/2016

Good move. But more likely a waste of their time and energy.

Craft beer or Budweiser -- the choice is yours, Peyton.

07/02/2016

For a DC guy he goes pretty deep in the Baltimore dive bar seen.

THINGS WE LOVE ♥ Charm City’s appeal is its lack of pretense. Cheap beers don’t hurt, either.

05/02/2016

No beer in grocery stores in MD. But I'm sure their efforts will be seen in our stores too.

Anheuser-Busch InBev is offering big bucks to distributors who sell their brands instead of independent beers.

04/02/2016

This process could be a game changer.

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04/02/2016

Detroit has a long history with bars. In the 1830s, the city had one saloon for every 13 residents. According to new research from none other than Oxford University in the United Kingdom, it might be that the corner bar (or pub) plays a more important role in keeping a community happy than one might

04/02/2016

Another brewery to Howard County Maryland. The more the merrier. Best of luck!

Brian Gaylor was a long way from home when he decided to open a local brewery.

02/02/2016

Step right up folks and check out this machine in action – it’s Crowler time! First, choose an available beer. Maybe it’s a satisfying Mirror Pond Pale Ale, or a refreshing Fresh Squeezed IPA, or perhaps that Pub Exclusive beer that you can’t wait to take home. Then, our awesome tour staff in the ta…

01/02/2016

Two new breweries are opening in Howard County.

26/01/2016

Who agrees with these trends that need to stop?

Sick of people overpraising hoppy beers? You're not alone.

06/11/2015

Whoa. This looks pretty awesome. Just need to find some one to drive me.

Your guide to eating, drinking & carrying on.

17/10/2015

Best analysis I've seen of the AB-InBev SAB Miller merger I've seen to date.

http://goodbeerhunting.com/blog/2015/10/14/sightless-feature-the-biggest-beer-buyout-in-history

08/10/2015

Baltimore Beer Week is upon us! Here are some really great events to check out.

Food & Drink We Pick Our 17 Favorite Baltimore Beer Week Events From booze cruises to home-brew contests to dog costume parties, here are our top picks. By Jess Mayhugh. Posted on October 06, 2015 A flight of local beer at Parts & Labor. -Photography by Jess Mayhugh Since its inception seven years a…