A couple old friends
Sharing stories and homebrew
As days get shorter
Written by Captain Hops.
Thing of the day: Radical Brewing: Recipes, Tales and World-Altering Meditations in a Glass
Archive for September, 2009
September
30
2009
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September
29
2009
Encounter
He bought her a beer
Before he saw her boyfriend.
It did not end well
Written by Captain Hops.
Thing of the day: Beer Garden Girl Costume
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September
28
2009
Maryland Brewers Rock
Maryland brewers
They don’t brew for the awards
But it’s nice to win
Written by Captain Hops.
References: Four Maryland brewers took home 7 medals for beer from the Great American Beer Fest. Plus, Frederick’s Flying Dog Brewery and brewer Robert Malone won Best Mid-Size Brewery and Mid-Size Brewery Brewer of the Year.
Medal winning Maryland brews include:
| Brewery | Beer | Medals | Category |
| Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and Brewery | Brewer’s Alley India Pale Ale | Bronze | English-Style India Pale Ale |
| Clipper City Brewing Co. | Clipper City Marzhon Vienna Lager | Bronze | Vienna Style Lager |
| DOG Brewing Co. | Pub Dog Black Dog Stout | Bronze | Classic Irish Style Dry Stout |
| Flying Dog Brewery | Horn Dog Vintage 2007 | Gold | Aged Beer |
| Flying Dog Brewery | Dogtoberfest | Gold | German Style Märzen |
| Flying Dog Brewery | Gonzo Imperial Porter | Gold | Imperial Stout |
| Flying Dog Brewery | Barrel Aged Gonzo | Silver | Wood- and Barrel-Aged Strong Beer |
See all 2009 GABF medal winners.
Maryland came in 10th place in terms of medals won. Neighboring states Virginia and Pennsylvania came in 8th with 8 medals and 5th with 12 respectively. Once again Colorado and California dominated with the most entries and the most wins.
I think the key take-away is that we have a world class group of brewers here in Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region. We need to proudly support them as beer consumers and clear away the archaic legal barriers so they can thrive.
Thing of the day: Virginia, Maryland, & Delaware Breweries
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September
27
2009
Tragic
Cocktail temptation
Lures him from his faithful beer
A tragic mistake
Written by Captain Hops
Thing of the day: 1 Gross (144) of Cocktail Umbrellas for Your Tiki Drinks
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September
26
2009
Lifebeer
Life is like a beer,
Fermentation the struggle
Water, yeast, malt, hop.
Written by tim cole.
Thing of the day: Libbey 12-Piece International Beer Glasses Set
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September
25
2009
Friggin Boss
Opening a beer
To celebrate the day’s end
And then the boss calls
Written by Captain Hops.
Thing of the day: A Survival Guide for Working With Bad Bosses: Dealing With Bullies, Idiots, Back-stabbers, And Other Managers from Hell
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September
24
2009
Beer Fest
relaxing at home
my own personal beer fest
in a mixed six pack
Written by Captain Hops.
Thing of the day: Glass Beer Boot Oktoberfest Style Stein – 1 Liter
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September
23
2009
Apartment Brew
Apartment brewing
All the magic of home brew
In a smaller space
Written by Captain Hops.
References: Blog About Beer had a story about the Brooklyn Brew Shop. This entrepreneurial duo is making one gallon home brew kits that are designed to fit in New York City sized apartments. I thought it was a clever idea. It seems to me there are a lot of reasons you’d want to brew in smaller batches than the typical 5 gallon setup. Space, variety, risk reduction, and experimentation are some of them.
Thing of the day: How to Brew: Everything You Need To Know To Brew Beer Right The First Time
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September
22
2009
Baltimore Beer Week
Baltimore Beer Week
So many beery events
It will take ten days
Written by Captain Hops.
References: Baltimore Beer Week lasts from October 8-18 with over 320 events all over town.
Thing of the day: Insiders’ Guide to Baltimore, 5th (Insiders’ Guide Series)
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September
21
2009
Breakfast of my dreams
Sunday morning wish,
Maple porter with donuts,
Breakfast of my dreams.
Written by Deirdre.
References: Kanc Country Maple Porter brewed by Woodstock Inn Brewery.
Thing of the day: New Hampshire: An Explorer’s Guide, Sixth Edition
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September
20
2009
Crazy
Letting off some steam
‘Cause if I don’t get crazy
I will go insane
Written by Captain Hops.
Thing of the day: Changes in Latitudes Changes in Attitudes
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September
19
2009
What a Mess
vaguely recalling
the events of late last night
as I clean the mess
Written by Captain Hops.
Thing of the day: Last Night on Earth The Zombie Game
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