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Skunked Beer – What You Need To Know

Color Fire On August 12, 2020 / Craft Beer Corner, Drinking Fun

So, you just finished an afternoon of yard work and all you can think about is downing an iced cold bottle of beer. You grab it out of the cooler, pop the top, take a big ole swig and “Yuck!”. You just got “skunked”, or more accurately your beer did. What happened and what can you do to prevent this tragedy in the future?

BYOB – 5 Popular Beers (& Wine) to Bring to a Party

Color Fire On June 12, 2019 / Craft Beer Corner, Drinking Fun, Wine Lovers

You’ve been invited to the party of the summer. But, what should you bring? The number of beer and wine choices out there is staggering. And, if you’re overwhelmed by the options, don’t fret. Simply pick something off this list of popular beers and adult beverages and you’re golden.

Craft Beers to Try for Craft Beer Week

Color Fire On April 24, 2019 / Craft Beer Corner, Drinking Fun, Maryland Breweries

American Craft Beer Week is coming up! This year, it takes place on May 13th – 19th. It’s the perfect time to celebrate and support your favorite brews. With this in mind, there are nearly 7,000 independent craft brewers in the U.S., so there’s no shortage to pick from. Turns out, some of the best are made right here in Maryland. So, to celebrate Craft Beer Week, we’re sharing our favorite signature craft beers from independent Maryland breweries.

Summer Beers Are Back

Color Fire On March 21, 2019 / Craft Beer Corner, Maryland Breweries, Pairings

They’re baaack. Summer beers are making a comeback, and in just a few weeks you’ll find them scattered along the shelves of Festival. There’s just something uniquely wonderful about a brew that is specifically suited to the season. Looking for summer beers to try out in 2019? Look no further.

Spring and Summer Seasonal Beer

Color Fire On April 18, 2018 / Craft Beer Corner, Pairings, Specials

A fair amount of country songs can perfectly articulate just how much we love summer. But, to sum it all up, the sun is shining, our spirits are lifted, and everything is in season, including our favorite beers. So, the next time you swing by Festival, be sure to pick up some spring and summer seasonal beer before it’s too late.

Beer and Baseball: America’s Front Runners

Color Fire On April 3, 2017 / Craft Beer Corner, Sports

Baseball is America’s favorite pastime. We all have fond memories of going to the ballpark with our family. We think back to wearing a ratty glove in hopes of catching a fly ball, eating a ballpark hotdog that was undeniably delicious, and cheering on the home team (even if they were losing). And, there is probably no denying that Dad was enjoying a cold beer. Because, when we get down to it, beer and baseball have and will always go hand and hand. Much like pen and paper, peanut butter and jelly, or Bert and Ernie, you can’t have one without the other. So, what exactly makes beer and baseball the perfect pairing? We’ve taken the liberty of compiling a list of our favorite reasons.