Maryland

[Ziggy]

Yeah, it's also up to the quality control of the mobile canning service. I've heard similar accounts of differences between the tap and cans from the mobile units

 

[cry me]

I'm pretty sure I'll go to RAR but I'm not leaving crazy early to do so. The case limit seems high for the IPAs, but if I get shut out I'll just drink em on tap and go home. No biggie.

 

[cry me]

I think it's pretty funny that Burley Oak always tries to piggyback on RAR's release days and nobody gives a **** though

 

[MooseLang]

I think it's pretty funny that Burley Oak always tries to piggyback on RAR's release days and nobody gives a **** though

For some reason, the "Mediocre Beer: Premium Pricing" model isn't taking off as they thought it would.

 

[Dooley]

I'm moving to Baltimore in a few weeks. What should I do?

 

[MooseLang]

1) Don't get shot

2) Go to Max's all the time




(Jk I love B-more, and I'm from Pittsburgh. But seriously, go to Max's.)

 

[Dooley]

I got a place in Hampden. Looks safe and hipstery. Stopped by the Belgian Beer Hall when I was visiting and was mildly impressed.

 

[MooseLang]

Right by Union. Jealous!

 

[seedavid]

Artifact Coffee is right over there.

Woodberry Kitchen is close by as well. It's pricey, but its one of the best meals I've ever eaten, so definitely check it out for a special occasion really soon.

 

[skinsfan]

Anybody else go to Aslin yesterday? I drove by Aslin yesterday at 12:15pm, saw at least 100+ people in line, pulled car over for a minute so I could laugh in disbelief, then drove right to Ocelot to enjoy some beers and grab some bottles. People waiting in line for 2+ hours for a couple crowlers at Aslin supposedly?!?! **** that.

 

[Beerontwowheels]

Anybody else go to Aslin yesterday? I drove by Aslin yesterday at 12:15pm, saw at least 100+ people in line, pulled car over for a minute so I could laugh in disbelief, then drove right to Ocelot to enjoy some beers and grab some bottles. People waiting in line for 2+ hours for a couple crowlers at Aslin supposedly?!?! **** that.

Haha! Thought about it. Went to the pool and drank Berliners instead. Had a great day. I wonder when the first ********* got in line...

 

[Iliketurtles]

If anyone is interested in being on the MD / DC gangbang crew for round 8, send me a message.

http://www.talkbeer.com/community/t...m-signups-interest-thread.34269/#post-1100287

 

[Dooley]

So that's just like a team sends a bunch of beer and swag and gets a bunch back?

 

[brees6221]

So that's just like a team sends a bunch of beer and swag and gets a bunch back?

Everybody plans what to send your group target, then gets together for a packing (read: drinking) party. Then you receive multiple boxes from your sender and get together for the Gang Bang. Always a good time with amazing food, drinks and shenanigans. A Talkbeer bucket list item fo sho!

 

[Dooley]

Well I'm moving to B-more tomorrow and looking to meet with people who like to drink. So I'm down.

 

[Ziggy]

Anyone gonna be going to this? I think i might be going for the cans/draft release

http://www.unioncraftbrewing.com/diamonds-pearls-maxs-30th/

 

[kbhess]

I'm going to be down in Baltimore on Friday for the umphreys Mcgee concert. Likely getting down early afternoon. If anyone wants to meet up for a beer before/during/after show hit me up. Would love to meet some new faces. Cheers all!

 

[shankly]

How did it take me until July to pick up a sixer of Steady Eddie? Union is making the best shelfies in the DMV by a long shot.

 

[Dooley]

Anything going on this weekend? I'm bored as hell and I haven't made any friends outside of work and I don't want work people to see how much I drink.

 

[MooseLang]

Anyone check out Black Flag Brewing?

http://www.blackflagbrewingco.com/

I wonder if they cleared that name? I don't see that branding lasting too long.


I'm on the Eastern Shore Dooley, where nothing ever goes on...

 

[brees6221]

Fundraisers to benefit the recovery of Ellicott City after flooding:

http://www.baltimoresun.com/enterta...-to-benefit-ellicott-city-20160801-story.html

Full list in link, beer-related fundraisers below.

Le Garage Beer Bar & Frites in Hampden has extended its Baltimore Restaurant Week offerings, and will donate $5 from every $35 fixed-price meal sold through Sunday to help rebuild Nepenthe Homebrew in Woodberry. The restaurant is also offering a special beer flight and donating $1 from each tasting.

The Alehouse Columbia will donate proceeds from Flying Dog and Oliver Brewing Co. beers sold Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. to the Ellicott City Historic District Partnership.

Jailbreak Brewing Co. will host a fundraiser Thursday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Laurel brewery will offer free tours (donations are encouraged) and donate half the night's proceeds to charities aiding in Ellicott City's recovery. Giggy's BBQ and Catering food truck and Kona Ice will serve food and snow cones, and the brewery will have two additional bars open to host the crowd.

Sonoma's Bar & Grill in Columbia will donate 20 percent of its sales Thursday from 7 p.m. to the last call to Ellicott City's relief fund.

Portside Tavern will put on a Friday night fundraiser for the Ellicott City Partnership. The Canton bar and restaurant is asking for donations of at least $10 at the door and will send 100 percent of donations to the organization. Guests who donate will receive wristbands for food and drink specials from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., including $2 domestic bottles, $3 Fireballs, $4 wines, $4 craft pints, $5 bombs and $7 cheese steaks.

Heavy Seas Brewery in Halethorpe will donate 50 percent of its revenue from Saturday (noon to 10 p.m.) and Sunday (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) to the Ellicott City Partnership. The brewery will host tours throughout the weekend and add more as needed to accommodate guests. Heavy Seas will also be accepting donations of materials to help clean up Main Street.

Flying Dog Brewery in Frederick will donate proceeds from beer sales at its tasting room to the Ellicott City Historic District Partnership throughout the weekend. The brewery is open Friday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.

On Sunday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., the White Oak Tavern in Ellicott City will donate a portion of the proceeds from Flying Dog Beer and food sales to the Ellicott City Historic District Partnership.

Twist and Turn Tavern in Fulton will be taking donations Aug. 19 during a live classic rock show by Out of Order.

On Aug. 27 from noon to 4 p.m., Victoria Gastro Pub in Columbia will host a beer festival to benefit the Ellicott City Partnership. The restaurant is selling 150 tickets at $60 each, and Manor Hill Tavern and Waverly Real Estate Group will match the funds raised from every ticket sold, and 100 percent of the proceeds will go to the Ellicott City Partnership. Each ticket includes a commemorative glass, beer tastings and passed heavy hors d'oeuvres.

 

[Ziggy]

Fundraisers to benefit the recovery of Ellicott City after flooding:

http://www.baltimoresun.com/enterta...-to-benefit-ellicott-city-20160801-story.html

Full list in link, beer-related fundraisers below.

Le Garage Beer Bar & Frites in Hampden has extended its Baltimore Restaurant Week offerings, and will donate $5 from every $35 fixed-price meal sold through Sunday to help rebuild Nepenthe Homebrew in Woodberry. The restaurant is also offering a special beer flight and donating $1 from each tasting.

The Alehouse Columbia will donate proceeds from Flying Dog and Oliver Brewing Co. beers sold Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. to the Ellicott City Historic District Partnership.

Jailbreak Brewing Co. will host a fundraiser Thursday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Laurel brewery will offer free tours (donations are encouraged) and donate half the night's proceeds to charities aiding in Ellicott City's recovery. Giggy's BBQ and Catering food truck and Kona Ice will serve food and snow cones, and the brewery will have two additional bars open to host the crowd.

Sonoma's Bar & Grill in Columbia will donate 20 percent of its sales Thursday from 7 p.m. to the last call to Ellicott City's relief fund.

Portside Tavern will put on a Friday night fundraiser for the Ellicott City Partnership. The Canton bar and restaurant is asking for donations of at least $10 at the door and will send 100 percent of donations to the organization. Guests who donate will receive wristbands for food and drink specials from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., including $2 domestic bottles, $3 Fireballs, $4 wines, $4 craft pints, $5 bombs and $7 cheese steaks.

Heavy Seas Brewery in Halethorpe will donate 50 percent of its revenue from Saturday (noon to 10 p.m.) and Sunday (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) to the Ellicott City Partnership. The brewery will host tours throughout the weekend and add more as needed to accommodate guests. Heavy Seas will also be accepting donations of materials to help clean up Main Street.

Flying Dog Brewery in Frederick will donate proceeds from beer sales at its tasting room to the Ellicott City Historic District Partnership throughout the weekend. The brewery is open Friday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.

On Sunday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., the White Oak Tavern in Ellicott City will donate a portion of the proceeds from Flying Dog Beer and food sales to the Ellicott City Historic District Partnership.

Twist and Turn Tavern in Fulton will be taking donations Aug. 19 during a live classic rock show by Out of Order.

On Aug. 27 from noon to 4 p.m., Victoria Gastro Pub in Columbia will host a beer festival to benefit the Ellicott City Partnership. The restaurant is selling 150 tickets at $60 each, and Manor Hill Tavern and Waverly Real Estate Group will match the funds raised from every ticket sold, and 100 percent of the proceeds will go to the Ellicott City Partnership. Each ticket includes a commemorative glass, beer tastings and passed heavy hors d'oeuvres.

Wait, Nepenthe was wiped out AGAIN?????????

 

[Dooley]

If any of you guys have ever taken the trip down Ashlin, could you tell me what the scene's like? If I show up at 4-6 on a Saturday will it take forever to get a seat or fill a crowler?

 

[JDM0221]

Are you referencing Aslin in Herndon, VA? If so, chances of getting crowlers at 4-6 on Saturday are likely zilch, but you should have no problem getting in and having the beers that were released that day on tap. I went last Saturday - Double Orange Starfish release and arrived at 11:30. Crowlers were long gone and I waited about 20 minutes to get in. A shitshow until about 1, but then died down and much more relaxed. Great beers for the area!

 

[Dooley]

Are you referencing Aslin in Herndon, VA? If so, chances of getting crowlers at 4-6 on Saturday are likely zilch, but you should have no problem getting in and having the beers that were released that day on tap. I went last Saturday - Double Orange Starfish release and arrived at 11:30. Crowlers were long gone and I waited about 20 minutes to get in. A shitshow until about 1, but then died down and much more relaxed. Great beers for the area!

Yep, the one in VA. I keep hearing good things about their beer, but don't feel like driving an hour each way unless I got a decent chance of getting some take-home brews.

 

[JDM0221]

I guess the length of time crowlers are available depends on the specific release. It seems like they lasted into the early afternoon yesterday, but is was not one of their more popular releases. They are really good at updating their FB page.

The drive is about 45 minutes for me as well, but I usually hit up Beltway Brewing for some Grimm and Ocelot after as well. All 3 are fairly close to each other.

 

[MooseLang]

Man, this MD thread is weak.

Anyone doing RARtoons on 9/10?

 

[Beerontwowheels]

Man, this MD thread is weak.

Anyone doing RARtoons on 9/10?

Not me, too far of a drive.

In other MD news, I tried Manor Hill's Hidden Hopyard Volume 4 and thought it was just okay. Anyone have any opinions on their 'Taylor's Row'? Saw 4 packs sitting out at Downtown Crown but scooped up Weyerbacher's 21st Anniversary BBA Stout instead. It's kinda meh.

 

[Ziggy]

Not me, too far of a drive.

In other MD news, I tried Manor Hill's Hidden Hopyard Volume 4 and thought it was just okay. Anyone have any opinions on their 'Taylor's Row'? Saw 4 packs sitting out at Downtown Crown but scooped up Weyerbacher's 21st Anniversary BBA Stout instead. It's kinda meh.

Haven't tried their Hidden Hopyard. Is it canned/distro'd?

Manor Hill's Kolsch has been a new go-to beer for me. Very solid. Would recommend picking up a sixer if you haven't tried it.

 

[Ziggy]

Man, this MD thread is weak.

Anyone doing RARtoons on 9/10?

Does RAR sell cans to go? Or is that like a release thing only. I'm heading to OC this weekend, and might stop by on sunday on my way back.