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Breweries, Retailers and Consumers Prepare For Maryland Craft Beer Lovers Month
(ANNAPOLIS, MD) – Belly up – this February marks another celebration of Maryland Craft Beer Lovers Month. Known locally as “FeBREWary,” this monthlong recognition of craft beer highlights the local beer industry. Whether you’ve got a favorite seat at a community tasting room or like to pick up Maryland-made beer at a local retailer, FeBREWary is your time to celebrate all things Maryland beer.
“We always look forward to Craft Beer Lovers Month,” says Brett Snyder, President of the Brewers Association of Maryland and co-founder of Waredaca Brewing Co. “Some great consumer events are happening and there is always great Maryland beer to enjoy.”
Kick Off FeBREWary With Maryland’s Black-Owned Breweries
FeBREWary commences on Wednesday, February 1 at Charles County’s Patuxent Brewing Company. Enthusiasts are invited to join local brewery representatives from 2-4 pm for a kickoff happy hour featuring releases from Maryland’s Black-owned breweries and beer brands. In an industry underrepresented by minority business owners, the number of Black-owned breweries in Maryland eclipses national figures. To date, five percent of Maryland’s breweries or craft beer brands are identified as being Black-owned.
“Since we celebrate both Black heritage and craft beer in February, we’re compelled to share the story of Black-owned small businesses and their contributions to Maryland beer,” says Jim Bauckman of the Brewers Association of Maryland. “We’re all acutely aware that the brewing industry faces a lack of diversity in business operators and consumers and are excited about any opportunity to elevate these young businesses.”
Patuxent Brewing Co. has a great beer lineup for this celebration and will feature representatives from Black Beauty Brewing Company (Prince George’s County), Black Viking
Brewing (Montgomery County), Joyhound Beer Company (Baltimore), Liquid Intrusion Brewing Company (Prince George’s County) and the nationwide Black Brew Movement.
“Kevin, Gene and I are excited to host this year’s kickoff,” says Davie Feaster, founder of Patuxent Brewing Co. “As Maryland’s first 100% Black-owned brewery, Patuxent Brewing Co. has been at the forefront of diversifying the local craft beer industry. Together with the Patuxent team, I am excited about the explosion of Black-owned breweries and brands in the last few years. We have always said that we didn’t desire to be the first and last – our doors have remained open to welcome and educate other Black brewers and brewery operators.”
Love Thy Beer & More FeBREWary Activities
Each FeBREWary the Brewers Association of Maryland invites consumers to “Love Thy Beer,” a craft beer tasting event showcasing beer styles brewed for winter sipping. More than two dozen local breweries will present their offerings from 6:00-10:00 pm at the Silver Spring Civic Building on Friday, February 10.
Breweries participating at Love Thy Beer share samples of their entry into the “Cupid’s Curse” competition and a winning beer is selected by voting attendees. Justin Trawick and the Common Good will perform live at the event. Tickets are currently on sale via Eventbrite.
This February, consumers are invited to visit Harford County breweries and enjoy “Come See Me About My Pale Ale.” This collaborative recipe will be produced at each participating brewery and coincides with the countywide recognition of its 250th Anniversary. Double Groove Brewing Company in Forest Hill will be the first to tap this release Thursday, February 9, 2023. More details about this project will be available on the Visit Harford and BAM websites.
For more information about FeBREWary events and engagements, visit the BAM website and follow the association on Facebook and Instagram. Download the free MD Craft Beverages App and plan your own Maryland beer journey. The app features Maryland’s brewery, distillery and winery tasting rooms, making tracking your local tasting experiences easy.
About FeBREWary
FeBREWary is the annual celebration of Maryland’s craft beer industry. Proclaimed as Maryland Craft Beer Lovers Month by the governor since 2015, the month showcases the more than 140 breweries operating in the state. Supporting more than 6,500 full-time jobs and $917 million in economic impact, the state’s beer industry is a major contributor to the economy. Consumers, brewers, retailers, and wholesalers all participate in FeBREWary.
About the Brewers Association of Maryland
The Brewers Association of Maryland, founded in 1999, is the non-profit trade association of Maryland brewing companies. The mission of BAM is to grow, promote, and protect the Maryland craft beer industry. Representing 105 licensed, operating Maryland breweries, the Brewers Association of Maryland is committed to producing memorable beer experiences for craft beer consumers. Events produced and promoted by the Brewers Association of Maryland are fundraisers and directly benefit our craft brewing industry.
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Ministry of Brewing Holiday Soiree
Ministry of Brewing is thrilled to announce our first, old-fashioned Holiday Soiree – to be held on Friday, December 16th.
Please join us for an evening of holiday fun and giving.
With each ticket purchased, a guest will receive access to a dinner buffet, unlimited Ministry of Brewing beers and guest ciders, holiday dancing, and a live performance by the Patterson Park Choir.
A silent auction and toy drive benefiting the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center will also take place through the evening.
Tickets will go on sale Monday, November 28th at 12 pm.
Follow our social media accounts for more details to come.
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1st Annual Frederick City Breweries OKTOBERFEST
Saturday 10/8/22
Noon to 7PM
550 Highland Ave, Frederick MD 21701
Presented by Olde Mother Brewing and Rockwell Brewery
Come celebrate Fall in Historic Frederick, Maryland with two of the Top Frederick City Breweries – Olde Mother Brewing and Rockwell Brewery!
Multiple NEW Seasonal Beer Releases – Collaboration Festbier Brew; Pumpkin Ales; Harvest Ales and more. There will be Gluten Reduced options as well!
Family friendly. Games; live German music; food; loads of fun; local market vendors and of course Beer!
Music by Prost Band!
Food Trucks – Fifty/Fifty; Roasthouse Pub; The Dog Wagon; What’z Poppin Kettle Corn
Vendors – Bewelded; Shewolf Designs; and more!
Rain or Shine – If it happens to rain, we have a large building to move everything INSIDE.
Come celebrate the season. Don’t miss out! Pre-sale tickets are ONLY $5.00; OR $20.00 for a 20oz Stein and 1 entry – with 20oz Pours for the Price of a 16oz Pour all day!
Tickets sell quickly and you’ll need to act fast to get the lowest price!
Search – “Rockwell Brewery Eventbrite Oktoberfest 10/8/2022”
www.eventbrite.com/e/oktoberfest-with-rockwell-brewery-olde-mother-brewing-tickets-409921926517
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Monument City Brewing to Host 20+ Breweries to Celebrate Lager Beers
Proceeds from the 1st Annual Festival der Lagerbier will benefit Friends of Patterson Park
Baltimore, MD (September 8, 2022) — Monument City Brewing is excited to host breweries from around the area to celebrate the often underappreciated, but loved, lager beers.
Festival der Lagerbier will be held on September 24, 2022, at Monument City Brewing, located in Highlandtown. The one-day, outside festival will feature more than 20 breweries with proceeds from the event benefiting Friends of Patterson Park.
“Lager beers tend to get overlooked in favor of IPAs and fruited sours”, says Founder Ken Praay. “We want to create an event that features this beloved style and showcase the great work that local craft breweries are doing”.
Tickets to Festival der Lagerbier are available through Monument City’s website or social media channels. Attendees will have two ticket options: VIP $35 and GA $25. Each ticket comes with a souvenir mug, samples from each brewery, music, and games. The VIP ticket allows you to enter one hour early to sample VIP beers from each brewery. Featured food from Snake Hill with more food venders slated to attend.
“As brewers, we’re really excited to showcase lagers”, says Head Brewer, David Thompson. “I’m looking forward to experiencing
what other brewers are creating and to have
them all in one place will be pretty cool”.
With more than 20 breweries participating,
attendees will be able to sample a wide variety
of styles and brewing approaches.
Participating breweries include:
Brewer’s Art Landmade Beer
Burnish Manor Hill
Checkerspot Ministry of Brewing
Crooked Crab Mobtown
Cushwa Monument City
Denizens Olde Mother
DuClaw Brewing Oliver
First State Brewing Silver Branch
Forward Brewing Suspended
Fourscore Ten Eyck
Inverness Union
Key Brewing WICO St.
About Monument City
Monument City Brewing Company was started by brothers Ken and Matt Praay in 2014 after a transformative hike along the Appalachian Trail. Their focus is on producing honest and exciting craft beer. Known for their flagship beer 51 Rye IPA, Monument City operates a 17,000 sq. ft. facility in Highlandtown. The open taproom has a front row seat to Monument’s German-designed brewhouse in a historically industrial building in Southeast Baltimore.
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Monument City Brewing Releases New Low ABV Summer Product Line
Cute Little Saison is a flavor forward summer series available exclusively at the brewery.
Baltimore, MD (June 20, 2022) — Monument City Brewing welcomes the summer months with the launch of Cute Little Saison, a new Belgian inspired series available exclusively at the brewery. Coming in at 3.5% Alcohol by Volume (ABV), this series will provide craft beer lovers with a flavor-forward and refreshing option this summer.
“When dreaming up this series we were inspired by the traditional Belgian-Style table beers”, says Founder, Ken Praay. “We wanted to create an easy drinking, flavorful beer that would shine during the summer months.”
Cute Little Saison will be released in four varieties: Raspberry, Blackberry, Fruit Punch and a Mosaic Dry-Hopped. The first two, Raspberry and Blackberry will be released at the brewery June 25th with food being provided by Cocina Luchadoras and Hecho en Baltimore. Fruit Punch and Mosaic
Dry-Hopped will be released in July.
“We designed the labels to be cute and fun, something that fit the name”, says Chris Barry, Marketing and Experience Manager. Barry adds, “We’re excited to share this series with the craft beer community. The team did a great job creating a delicious summer beer”.
Monument City’s new series will be available in 16oz cans and on draught, exclusively at the brewery throughout the summer.
About Monument City: Monument City Brewing Company was started by brothers Ken and Matt Praay in 2014 after a transformative hike along the Appalachian Trail. Their focus is on producing honest and exciting craft
beer. Known for their flagship beer 51 Rye IPA, Monument City operates a 17,000 sq. ft. facility in Highlandtown. The open taproom has a front row seat to Monument’s German-designed brewhouse in a historically industrial building in Southeast Baltimore.
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Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill to Host Fresh Food Fest and
Beer, Wine & Spirits Showcase
Order Your Tickets Today for These Not-to-be-Missed Events
Alongside World-Class Equestrian Competition
Baltimore, Maryland – August 19, 2021 – Tickets are now available for two not-to-be-missed events being held alongside the world-class equestrian competition at the 2021 Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill, October 14-17 at the newly constructed Fair Hill Special Event Zone in Elkton, Maryland (Cecil County).
The Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill is one of only two 5 Star three-day events in the United States, and just the seventh worldwide. The event’s prestigious 5 Star (CCI5) designation is the pinnacle of the Olympic sport of Eventing, often described as an equestrian triathlon. In addition to the CCI5-L, the event will feature a CCI3-L, which is serving as the USEF CCI3-L Eventing National Championship, and The Dutta Corp. USEA Young Event Horse East Coast Championships Presented by Dubarry of Ireland.
The four days of Eventing competition will feature Dressage (Thu-Fri), Cross-Country(Sat) and Show Jumping (Sun). The event will also feature great shopping, demonstrations, live music, kids activities and the Maryland 5 Star Fresh Food Fest (Sunday, October 17, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.) with seasonal fruits and vegetables, dairy products, meats and seafoods, and much more!
There will also be an event for adults only – the Maryland 5 Star Beer, Wine
& Spirits Showcase Powered by Grow & Fortify (Saturday, October 16, 12:00-
5:00 p.m.) with a variety of craft beer, wine and spirits from local producers.
Get your tickets now for both these events at Maryland5star.us/specialevents/! Be sure to stay tuned for more announcements on retail vendors, food and
beverage offerings, and a wide variety of other activities for the whole family to enjoy.
The Maryland 5 Star Beer, Wine & Spirits Showcase Powered by Grow &
Fortify is a thoughtfully curated tasting event featuring local beer, wine and spirits. The Showcase will be held on Saturday, October 16, 12:00-5:00 p.m., providing a unique opportunity to sample the best and brightest of what local breweries, wineries and distilleries have to offer while taking a break from the breathtaking excitement of the exhilarating cross-country phase of the competition!
“Grow & Fortify is excited to support such a prestigious international competition. With equine playing a major role in Maryland’s value-added agricultural landscape, it was a natural fit,” said Kevin Atticks, Founder of Grow & Fortify. “Our beer, wine, and spirits showcase adds an element of fun and highlights our state’s craft alcohol producers.”
Tickets for the Maryland 5 Star Beer, Wine & Spirits Showcase Powered by Grow & Fortify are $35, but are NOT inclusive of a Saturday general admission ticket to access the cross-country competition and venue infield. Saturday Bundle passes include a General Admission ticket AND a Showcase ticket for just $50 when purchased in advance of the Event, only $15 more than a Showcase ticket alone.
Don’t miss out –order your tickets today at Maryland5star.us/tickets/! Already bought your Saturday general admission ticket but would like the bundle instead? No problem! Just give the Maryland 5 Star Ticket Office a call.
Individuals under 21 years of age will be permitted into the Showcase, but will not be able to participate. Valid ID will be required for Showcase participation and will be checked at the Showcase entrance.
Vendors already signed up for Showcase include:
- Baltimore Spirits Company
- Elk River Brewing Company
- Fiore Winery & Distillery
- Gray Wolf Spirits
- Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard
- Linganore Winecellars
- Lone Oak Farm Brewing Co.
- LYON RUM
- MISCellaneous Distillery
- Mobtown Brewing Company
- Painted Stave Distilling
- Twin Valley Distillers
Taste something you like? On-site sales will be available from participating vendors! Onsite consumption of alcohol purchased at the Showcase beyond its bounds is not permitted, but a complimentary bottle check will be available while you explore the rest of the event, competition and venue! Alcohol is available for purchase inside the competition venue.
The Maryland Department of Agriculture and Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill are proud to present the Maryland 5 Star Fresh Food Fest on Sunday, October 17 from 9:00 am2:00 pm. The Maryland 5 Star Fresh Food Fest will feature seasonal fruits and vegetables, dairy products, meats and seafood, and much more. Enjoy a beautiful fall morning procuring and sampling fresh products from some of the finest local farmers, growers and makers!
Admission to the Maryland 5 Star Fresh Food Fest is FREE but a $0.00
ticket is required for admittance, so reserve yours today! A Fresh Food Fest
ticket does NOT include admission to Sunday’s culminating show jumping competition, so don’t forget to add a Sunday general admission (GA) ticket or reserved seat ticket to your cart! Pre-event, Sunday GA is $20 and reserved seats start at $40. Order your Sunday tickets today at Maryland5star.us/tickets/!
Farmers, growers or makers interested in participating in the event should fill out an application at: https://maryland5star.us/maryland-5-star-fresh-food-fest/ by September 1, 2021.
Tent and booth space for the Maryland 5 Star Fresh Food Fest are provided free of charge; participants are expected to provide their own furniture to present their goods.
Vendors already signed up for Fresh Food Fest include: - Millburn Orchards
- Kilby Cream
- Fresh Source Farms
- Elements of Nature Urban Farm
- Dogwood Lane Dairy
- Calvert Farm
- Port House Crab Cakes & Creamery
- Priapi Gardens
For more information on the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill visit Maryland5Star.us.
About the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill:
One of only two 5 Star events in the United States, and just the seventh worldwide, the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill will continue the storied legacy of Eventing at the new Fair Hill Special Event Zone in Elkton, Maryland, located in Cecil County. The prestigious 5 Star (CCI5*-L) designation is the pinnacle of the
Olympic sport of Eventing, best described as an equestrian triathlon. The Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill is produced by The Fair Hill Organizing Committee, an affiliate of the Sport and Entertainment Corporation of Maryland, and in partnership with Fair Hill International. The Maryland Food Bank serves as an event beneficiary.
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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
CONTACT: Ashlie Randolph, Founding Member Mo’ Betta Brews mobettabrewscrew@gmail.com
“LIFTING LUCY”: INCREASING BIWOC BREWING INDUSTRY EXPERIENCES
When Ashlie Randolph of Mo’ Betta Brews reconnected with her former Barley’s Angels LV member turned infamous brewmaster Sarah Perez (Bleeding Hearts Brewery, Alaska), and later down the line Tranice Watts (Patuxent Brewing, Maryland), she knew they’d be best brew buds forever. Through their love of beer and shared experiences, they formed a tight bond that is not unique within members of underrepresented people within craft beer communities searching for guidance, support, and simply put, love and appreciation. Even though these three women were thousands of miles apart – they also had one more thing in common – the determination to ensure they would be able to present their approved 2021 Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) panel discussions…no matter what they needed to do to make it happen.
As Ashlie, Sarah and Tranice began to plan for their pilgrimage to CBC and pull resources to ensure their attendance, they also began daily chats about their fears of other BIWOC experts not being able to participate at major brew conferences and events. Enter “Lifting Lucy: A Promise to support BIWOC in Beer”, a campaign that kicks off today to assist BIWOC women in offsetting expenses associated with attending and presenting at the 2021 CBC in Denver, CO this fall, and other future cornerstone industry events. The brew loving trio believes costs and travel expenses associated with BIWOC experts applying to and accepting invitations to present at industry conferences, can deter those who have priceless firsthand knowledge, constructive strategies to take on industry-wide areas for growth, and inspirational narratives.
“An invitation to present at CBC is an opportunity for BIWOC to share our experiences in the craft brewing community alongside our peers. Opportunities such as these pave the way for once-in-a-lifetime education, collaborations, and fellowship,” said Ashlie Randolph. “We are determined to help curb the barriers that keep us all from learning from these most worthy educators, which ultimately diminishes how much we can truly learn from these events,” added Tranice.
They currently have merchandise available here which proudly displays their symbol of the promise they’ve sworn with each other and the greater BIWOC community (such as Beer Is For Everyone). “It is our heart’s desire to lower that bar of entry, even just a little bit, for other women of color who have a love for craft beer and are making a mark within our community,” stated Sarah Perez.
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About Ashlie Randolph
Las Vegan Ashlie Niquel Randolph is a founding member of Mo’ Betta Brews, a minority focused beer centric social club created to provide an inclusive space for craft beer enthusiasts of color rooted in brews and beats full of flavor, soul, and craft. Seeing beer as anthropology in a glass, Ashlie is passionate about exploring craft beers throughout the world and incorporating global culinary legacies in her own brews. Ashlie is also a Duvel USA Brand Ambassador, Pink Boots Society of Las Vegas Chapter President, NAACP Branch #1111 Executive Committee Member/Community Partner Diversity and Inclusion Committee Chair. For more information, contact Ashlie Randolph at: mobettabrewscrew@gmail.com or @mobettabrew @brewstersplace.co. @pinkbootssocietylv on Instagram.
About Sarah Perez
I want all females to walk beside me along the pathway to unified craft beer. I want us all to have the same passions about craft beers as I do, but I don’t want to be the only black woman anymore doing it.
For more information, contact Sarah Perez at: ssperez0126@yahoo.com, or @AKBEERNERDESS @Pink Boots-AK on Instagram.
About Tranice WattsTranice L. Watts is a co-owner and the business manager for Patuxent Brewing Company, in Waldorf, Maryland. Patuxent Brewing is the first craft brewery within Charles County, and the only 100% Black-owned brewery/taproom in the state of Maryland. Ms. Watts is also a member of the Greater Maryland Chapter of Pink Boots, the Brewers Association Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee and their CBC Seminar Subcommittee. For more information, contact Tranice Watts at: tranicewatts@patuxentbrewing.com, or @trekind @patuxentbrewinco on Instagram.
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Love Thy Beer That Flows From Maryland’s Craft Breweries
FeBREWary is Maryland Craft Beer Lovers Month
(ANNAPOLIS, MD) -Marked by delicious new releases and unique engagements at neighborhood breweries and retailers throughout the state, FeBREWary is Maryland’s annual celebration of locally brewed beer. This year, the Brewers Association of Maryland (BAM) is theming its promotions during FeBREWary around “Love Thy Beer” and encourages craft beer fans to explore local winter beer styles while learning about the businesses and people within the industry.
Prior to COVID-19, the Love Thy Beer was the industry’s sole FeBREWary consumer event. hosted in Silver Spring, this exclusive showcase of winter beers offered attendees the chance to chat with brewery representatives and sample seasonal releases. This year, consumers can celebrate Love Thy Beer at Maryland breweries where taproom menus highlight styles that pair best with winter weather.
“Due to concerns for public safety and restrictions on gatherings, we sought a way to bring Love Thy Beer to the consumer,” said Jim Bauckman, Director of Communications for BAM. “This approach broadens participation from breweries and provides us a theme for richer promotion of the industry.”
The Love Thy Beer theme will also be used to highlight numerous industry stakeholders during the month-long promotion. Representatives from breweries, craft beer influencers, and local artists designing beer packaging are among the stakeholders whose perspectives will be shared to tell the larger story of the state’s craft beer community. These stories will be told through the association’s social media accounts and during weekly virtual chats, hosted on Facebook and YouTube.
“The last year has challenged most people and industries. Overcoming these challenges has required passion and determination. We want to celebrate everything that brings breweries and consumers together as a community,” said Sarah Healey, President of BAM.
The association also intends to use the Love Thy Beer as a call to action for Maryland residents to share their support for proposed legislation during the 2021 session of the General Assembly.
In response to COVID-19, executive orders and regulatory actions provided Maryland’s breweries with sales channels that include direct-to-consumer shipping and door-to-door delivery of Maryland beer. In an effort to reduce in-person interaction, ceilings on carryout sales from brewery taprooms were lifted. Industry members have been nimble and many continue to fare well this year, owing thanks to the actions taken by Governor Larry Hogan and Comptroller Peter Franchot.
“The state’s craft beer industry has demonstrated its ability to adapt to challenges and ensure Maryland craft beer consumers retained safe access to these local products,” said Kevin Atticks, Executive Director of BAM. “We’re hopeful that our bill codifies the accommodations made for this industry to allow these newly adopted models to flourish.”
This year’s celebration of FeBREWary kicked off on Monday, February 1, 2021, with a virtual toast from the President of the Brewers Association of Maryland, Sarah Healey. Craft beer fans throughout the state are encouraged to support local breweries by purchasing and enjoying Maryland beer all month long.
To learn more about FeBREWary and view engagements scheduled by breweries this month, visit https://marylandbeer.org/febrewary. Follow the Brewers Association of Maryland on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Consider subscribing to the association’s YouTube channel to receive notifications about live virtual events.
About FeBREWary
FeBREWary is the annual celebration of Maryland’s craft beer industry. Proclaimed as “Maryland Craft Beer Lovers Month” by Governor Hogan since 2015, the month showcases the more than 100 breweries that operate in the state. Supporting more than 7,100 full-time jobs and $956 million in economic impact, Maryland’s beer industry is a major contributor to the economy. Consumers, brewers, retailers, and wholesalers are all active participants in FeBREWary.
About the Brewers Association of Maryland
The Brewers Association of Maryland, founded in 1996, is the non-profit trade association of Maryland brewing companies. The mission of BAM is to grow, promote, and protect the Maryland craft beer industry. Representing 105 licensed, operating Maryland breweries, the Brewers Association of Maryland is committed to producing memorable beer experiences for craft beer consumers. Events produced and promoted by the Brewers Association of Maryland are fundraisers, directly benefiting the State’s craft brewing industry.
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Maryland Craft Beer Trade Association Contributes To National Scholarship, Promotes Diversity In Brewing
The Brewers Association of Maryland has contributed to the Michael Jackson Foundation for Brewing & Distilling
(ANNAPOLIS, MD) – On behalf of its members, the Brewers Association of Maryland made a contribution of $1,100 to the Michael Jackson Foundation for Brewing & Distilling. This contribution helps to provide funding for scholarship awards for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) seeking career development within the brewing and distilling industries.
“Our objective is to ensure that people from all backgrounds have an opportunity to access the tools and resources necessary to succeed in this industry,” said Brewers Association of Maryland President Sarah Healey about the trade association’s contribution. “This industry’s success should be reflected in the diversity of people and ideas that are represented in our production spaces and tasting rooms. Together, we’re working to ensure that inclusion and equity are guiding principals in our craft.”
The Brewers Association of Maryland has identified addressing the lack of diversity amongst industry members and supporters as a priority. To focus on equality, diversity, and inclusion within the state’s brewing industry, the Brewers Association of Maryland will task a new committee with consideration of these matters. The Michael Jackson Foundation for Brewing & Distilling announced its initiatives to provide scholarships for BIPOC candidates in the summer of 2020.
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Maryland Breweries “Brew for BAM”
Members of the Brewers Association of Maryland to release a collection of one-off beers, raise funds for the state’s craft beer trade association
August 14, 2020
(ANNAPOLIS, MD) – Breweries throughout Maryland are uniting to “Brew for BAM (Brewers Association of Maryland).” Each participating brewery is brewing a beer showcasing their brand’s unique approach to crafting recipes. Originally an idea from Mike Clements of Frederick’s Idiom Brewing Company, Brew for BAM has grown into an industry-wide effort that will raise funds to support the work of the state’s non-profit craft beer trade association.
“Following COVID-19, we saw that BAM was going lose a substantial amount of annual revenue from canceled consumer events,” said Clements. “We thought we’d help to soften the blow by brewing a wonderful beer and contributing a portion of the proceeds to the work being done by the Brewers Association of Maryland. A lot of people know about BAM’s events but we’d like
beer drinkers to know how much the association does behind the scenes.”
There are currently eight Maryland breweries scheduled to release Brew for BAM beers. Expected on tap on Saturday, July 4, 2020, the team at Mully’s is excited to release the first Brew for BAM beer, an amber ale, and to get momentum behind this fundraiser.
“We wanted to participate in the Brew for BAM fundraiser because we directly benefit from the association’s dedication to promoting our industry and the work it does to advocate for our economic success,” says Cindy Mullikin, co-owner at Mully’s Brewery and former president of BAM.
Breweries currently participating in the Brew for BAM collaborative fundraiser include 1812 Brewery (Cumberland), Full Tilt Brewing (Baltimore), Hysteria Brewing Company (Columbia), Idiom Brewing Company (Frederick), Mully’s Brewery (Prince Frederick), Olde Mother Brewing Co. (Frederick), True Respite Brewing Company (Derwood), and Waredaca Brewing Company
(Gaithersburg) and Clements expects additional breweries to sign on. Each brewery’s recipe and release date will be determined by that participating brewery.
President of the Brewers Association of Maryland and General Manager at Milkhouse Brewery, Sarah Healey, said, “On behalf of BAM and our board, we are humbled that our members continue to find ways to contribute to their association, even in the most trying times.”
For more information about the Brew for BAM collection of beers, please visit brewforbam.beer.
For more information about the Brewers Association of Maryland, and for a full list of the association’s members, please visit marylandbeer.org.
About the Brewers Association of Maryland:
The Brewers Association of Maryland, founded in 1996, is the non-profit trade association of Maryland brewing companies. The mission of BAM is to grow, promote, and protect the Maryland craft beer industry. Representing nearly 90 licensed, operating Maryland breweries, the Brewers Association of Maryland is committed to producing memorable beer experiences for craft beer consumers. Events produced and promoted by the Brewers Association of Maryland are fundraisers, directly benefiting the State’s craft brewing industry.
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Maryland Brewers & Distillers Cheer Governor Hogan’s Order Authorizing Direct Shipping
(ANNAPOLIS, MD)–The Brewers Association of Maryland, Maryland Distillers Guild, and Maryland Wineries Association thank Governor Hogan for authorizing direct-to-consumer shipments of Maryland beer and spirits.
“In these times of fast-changing consumer preferences, this authorization allows members ultimate flexibility when marketing and selling their products,” said Sarah Healey, president of the Brewers Association of Maryland, and manager of Milkhouse Brewery in Mt. Airy.
Since the crisis began, the primary sales channels for brewers, distillers, and wineries (on-site visits and wholesale) have largely dried up. Curbside and delivery were brand-new sales channels but were limited by a customer’s proximity to the producer. Wineries had a tool giving them an advantage over breweries and distillers: direct shipping.
Jaime Windon, president of the Maryland Distillers Guild and producer of Lyon Rum in St. Michaels, has heard the value of shipping from her peers nationwide but has also felt it from her customers. “Demand for shipment has been intense, and this order allows the industry to be nimble and meet the market where it has evolved,” said Windon. “This is a new lifeline for sales.”
Maryland residents are utilizing home delivery and shipping services more than ever during this time. Neighboring states have proven that this serves to satisfy consumer demand while being regulated to ensure compliance with all alcohol service and delivery rules.
Judy Crow, co-owner of Crow Vineyards in Kennedyville and president of the Maryland Wineries Association, noted that wineries have been shipping since 2011. “The industry supports this announcement and is grateful for Governor Hogan’s thoughtful and steady leadership to support the craft alcohol industry,” said Crow.
The state’s alcohol producer industry supports over 29,5000 jobs, and over $3.5 billion in economic activity annually, according to an economic study on Value-Added Agriculture by Grow & Fortify and BEACON. The Governor’s announcement directly impacts the supply-chain of Maryland grown and processed raw materials that are used in the production of craft beer, wine, and spirits.
On behalf of the entire alcohol producer industry, we thank Governor Hogan, Lt. Governor Rutherford, and Sec. of Commerce Schulz for their continued guidance, support, and fact-based leadership throughout this period of uncertainty.
About Grow & Fortify
Grow & Fortify is built to support value-added agricultural organizations and the businesses they represent. We’ve gathered a team of professionals to support agricultural startups and ensure the financial viability of our land, and ultimately, our community. Our mission is cultivating an environment where value-added agricultural producers, startups, operators, and growers innovate and thrive. We grow the organizations & businesses that fortify Maryland’s agricultural heritage. Grow & Fortify is currently contracted to manage the Brewers Association of Maryland, the Maryland Distillers Guild, and the Maryland Wineries Association. For more information about Grow & Fortify, and to view the “Value-Added Agriculture in Maryland” economic impact study, please visit growandfortify.com.
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Maryland Brewers Toast FeBREWary With Release of Women-Brewed Collaboration
Women representing ten Maryland breweries gathered at Denizens Brewing Co. in early January to brew a collaborative beer. Called “Suffragette Stout,” this limited-release stout recipe includes local malt, lactose, and chocolate. The beer was brewed to celebrate women in Maryland’s brewing industry and highlights the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in the United States. Denizens Brewing Co. will tap this beer at their Silver Spring location on January 31, 2020. This tapping is part of a kickoff event for FeBREWary, Maryland Craft Beer Lovers Month.
Secretary of Commerce Kelly Schulz will join the celebration and discuss the brewing industry’s impact on Maryland commerce and tourism.
Breweries around Maryland celebrate Maryland Craft Beer Lovers Month each year by brewing limited-release and seasonal beers, hosting unique events at their taprooms and breweries, collaborating with other Maryland businesses, and participating in the annual Love Thy Beer craft beer tasting event in Silver Spring.
WHO: Secretary Kelly Schulz, Brewers Association of Maryland Board and Members, elected officials, invited guests, and media
WHAT: 2020 FeBREWary Kick Off Event
WHERE: Denizens Brewing Co., 1115 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
WHEN: Friday, January 31, 2020, 12:00-2:00PM
RSVP: Please RSVP to Jim Bauckman (jim@growandfortify.com)
This kickoff event is an opportunity for craft beer enthusiasts, and invited guests to celebrate FeBREWary and the excellent beer brewed in Maryland.
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The Brewers Association of Maryland (BAM), formed in 1996, is the non-profit trade association of Maryland brewing companies. The mission of BAM is to grow, promote and protect the Maryland craft beer industry