The Brewery Series

I have visited quite a few breweries, taprooms, and brewpubs in my time. (I also re-visit quite a few as well.) Over time, I got to thinking about what it takes to start a brewery or run a brewpub. There is a lot of creativity and individuality expressed by craft brewers. There are also some breweries or brewpubs where the experiences are noteworthy. 

A few years ago, I decided to start what I called my "Brewery Series." It started out as an effort to chronicle visits to newly established breweries, like Holsopple Brewing in Kentucky or Black Flag Brewing in Maryland. This effort quickly expanded into one in which I recounted experiences with more established breweries, such as Tugboat Brewing (rest in peace) in Oregon and Sin City Brewing in Nevada. 

The coronavirus pandemic put a big dent in these posts, as we were not going to breweries or brewpubs. Hopefully, as we return to whatever normal may be, I will be able to add new posts as we start to venture out once again. 

Here are the current posts in this series:

8.  Beer Within Steps of History. A brewery that is a short drive from Colonial Williamsburg produces some amazing barrel aged beers.

7.  A Hideaway in Sin City.  The spot that I used to go to get away and have a very good double India Pale Ale when visiting the city of sin.

6.  The Crooked Crab. A new brewpub that provides an example of the best qualities of the Maryland craft beer movement.

5.  A Brewery for the Working Class.  A visit to a brewery outside of Cleveland, Ohio with a theme that is near and dear to my heart. Also, some excellent beers on tap.

4.  Seven Locks of Maryland. Fans of the Baltimore & Ohio canal know all about the locks. Fans of Maryland craft beer know about this brewery.

3.  The Black Flag over Columbia. A black flag stands in opposition to established norms. Black Flag is an awesome punk band as well. In Maryland, it is a very good craft brewer.

2.  Tugboat Brewing, R.I.P. A post mortem for the best damn little brewery in Portland, Oregon. I will always be amazed at the range of good beers from a brewery that could produce only one at a time.

1.  A New Project in the Bluegrass State. One doesn't always stumble onto a new brewery shortly after it opened for the first time. This one was truly noteworthy. 

PEACE.

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