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Weekend Lineup: July 4-7

Lauren Cohen — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 17:04:00 +0000

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July 4: Independence Day Deck Party

Historic Ships in Baltimore, 301 East Pratt Street. 7-10 p.m. Free-$75.

Celebrate our country’s independence and all its history aboard a historic American Treasure—the USS Constellation. Get the best birds eye view of the Harbor above the crowds and enjoy the sparkling fireworks close up. And, of course, spoil your stomach with an all-you-can-eat menu by The Classic Catering People. Guests will enjoy all-American eats including hot dogs, veggie burgers, rotisserie chicken, seafood paella, salads, and nachos.

DRINK

July 4: Dogfish Head 4th of July Takeover at Sandlot

Sandlot, 1000 Wills St. 2-11p.m. $5-10.

What’s a Fourth of July celebration without ice cold beers? At this beach takeover, sip delicious Dogfish Head brews including SeaQuench, Slightly Mighty, Super 8, Namaste White, and the 60 Minute IPA. Join the Delaware-based brewery for a day full of live music by Joi Carter, Nelly’s Echo, and Raindeer, along with games and food vendors like The Charmery. Be sure to bring your own blankets and beach chairs to take in the view of fireworks bursting above the water.

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July 4: AVAM’s July 4th Visionary Pets On Parade

American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy. 9a.m. Free.

It’s time for your furry friends to strut their patriotic stuff at this annual July 4th pet parade and talent show. Prizes will be awarded for Best Costume, Most Patriotic, Most Visionary Pet, Owner & Pet Lookalikes, Visionary Pet Tricks, and more. Whether you participate, parade, or just watch, it’s all free and in loving memory of supreme animal lover, Ellis Rosen.

HEAR

July 6: DDm Album Release

Metro Gallery, 1700 N Charles St. 8p.m. $10-12.

Hometown favorite Emmanuel ‘DDm’ Moss works his way up with fresh confidence and energy as he introduces his bravado, wit, humor, and heart in his solo debut album “Beautiful Gowns.” The abrasive yet pleasing voice of this hip hop/rap artist is now coming to Metro Gallery to show off his newest big, bold, and colorful beats. This Soap Powder event hosted by Eze Jackson and Ellen Gee will also feature artists Life on Planets and Nnadagi.

DO

July 4: Cherry Hill Arts & Music Fourth of July Waterfront Festival

Middle Branch Park, 3301 Waterview Ave. 1-10p.m. Free.

Celebrating the cultural vibrancy of South Baltimore through performing and visual arts, this event is sure to entertain families all day long. Come enjoy interactive arts and crafts and live music from Kerq Band, The Joe Cooper Project, Paula Campbell, and Sister Carol, who will all be activating the green spaces at Middle Branch Park. Offering a clear view of the Baltimore City skyline, the park is also an ideal fireworks-watching spot.

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Shore Pours

Jess Mayhugh — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 08:30:00 +0000

At least in the mid-Atlantic, beer and the beach go together like vinegar and Boardwalk fries. We can’t think of many more enjoyable summertime activities than cracking a crisp cold one in the sunny, salty air. So why not go straight to the source? These beach-area breweries are proving that Ocean City, Rehoboth, and the surrounding areas are hoppin’ with tasty beer.

Before you even hit the coast, make a pit stop off of Route 50 at Evolution Craft Brewing (201 E. Vine St., Salisbury, 443-260-2337) in the college town of Salisbury. With humble roots that started in a small shack in Delmar in 2012, Evolution recently moved to its massive, 30,000-square-foot facility——complete with a tasting room, a full restaurant, and daily tours. Amber ale fans will appreciate the popular Exile Red Ale, which has notes of caramel and citrus that would pair well with the restaurant’s brisket sandwich.

Just a 30-minute drive east is Burley Oak Brewing (10016 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, 443-513-4647), one of the best breweries in the state and a place where people line the streets for new can releases and weekend events. With bold graphic designs and clever nods to music and pop culture, Burley Oak has been taking creativity to a new level, even getting in the local farming game to produce their own barley and malt. The brewery has perfected the art of the sour ale, as evidenced by Sorry Chicky or their latest J.R.E.A.M. series, using flavors such as piña colada and açai berry.

A blackberry cobbler beer at Burley Oak and sunset at Backshore Brewing.

Once you make your way to Ocean City, head straight to the Boardwalk to visit Backshore Brewing (913 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 410-289-0008). With a skateboard motif and punny-named beers like Down By The Peach—a strong and juicy peach saison—this is the ideal spot to grab a seat with an ocean view and watch the waves as the sun sets.

No beer lover’s trip to the beach would be complete without a visit to Dogfish Head (6 Cannery Village Center, Milton, DE, 302-684-1000), the granddaddy of mid-Atlantic craft beer. With a brewery operation, its own distillery, and even a bed and breakfast on site, it feels more like a full-blown campus. Be sure to take a tour (offered on the hour, seven days a week) and stay for samples in the taproom.

Pawed patron at evolution and a beer flight at Dogfish Head.

Dogfish Head is cranking out some amazing partnerships, including a dragonfruit pale ale they made with the Flaming Lips and a limey and sour SeaQuench Ale, with proceeds benefiting the National Aquarium in Baltimore.

Also making a name for itself in Delaware is Revelation Craft Brewing (19841 Central St., Rehoboth Beach, DE, 302-212-5674), which opened in July of 2016. The cozy taproom is just 1,500 square feet, extremely bike-friendly (even offering growlers that can fit into bike water-bottle holders), and often features food from DaNizza Wood Fired Pizza.

Nothing like a classic margherita pie paired with a Sussex County blonde ale to round out your beach weekend.

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Dogfish Head and National Aquarium Collaborate on New Beer

Jess Mayhugh — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 16:34:00 +0000

Dogfish Head shortage

Jess Mayhugh — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Lately, there has been so much good news for Dogfish Head Craft Brewery owner Sam Calagione, pictured, that his product is simply becoming too popular.

On Monday it was announced that Calagione was nominated for a coveted James Beard Award in the Outstanding Wine and Spirits Professional category. And that is on the heels of the success of his Discovery Channel show, Brew Masters, which follows Calagione and his staff as they tour the world looking for exotic ingredients and beer techniques.

This all comes at a price, apparently, as Dogfish Head has decided to cut supply of its beer off from Tennessee, Indiana, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin—a decision that is unprecedented in the brewery’s 16-year-history. As the brand has gained popularity, the supply of the brews—especially the 60 Minute IPA—simply can’t keep up with the demand. Counting the four states where distribution will soon stop, Dogfish Head has reached a total of 30 states, which some have described as “too much, too quick.”

Luckily for us, Dogfish Head will continue to be distributed in the Delmarva area. And a tour of the popular brewery is only a short drive away.

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Dogfish Head brewery tour

Jess Mayhugh — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 15:00:00 +0000

I spent this past weekend in Bethany Beach watching close friends of mine tie the knot (congrats!). Before that, though, I got a chance to take a tour of the Dogfish Head brewery in Milton, Delaware—about half-an-hour from Rehoboth and 45 minutes from Bethany. I’ve always loved Dogfish Head beer for its bold flavors and creative, avant-garde marketing (Johnny Cask might be the best beer name ever), so I was anxious to get a peek at the brewery.

We made our reservations in advance, but, tickets are free and include a tour of the craft brewery, as well as four samples of beer at the end. The tour started out in the brewhouse where our guide gave us a mini-history of the company. Founder Sam Calagione opened the Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats in Rehoboth Beach in June 1995 when he was just 25 years old. What started out as a 12-gallon brewery system in Rehoboth is now a 100,000-square-foot operation in a converted cannery in Milton, as well as the Rehoboth restaurant and distillery. Dogfish Head now distributes to 25 states and is the 16th best selling craft brewer in America.

The tour then moved into the cellar, where much of the aging beer is stored. This room contained massive tanks, including handmade wooden ones, used to age various beers, such as the intensely dark 12-percent Paraguayan Palo Santo (akin to a darker Guinness). Our guide talked about the key to fresh ingredients—and even passed around some hops for us to smell and keep if we wanted. He also explained that Dogfish Head beers are “continually hopped,” giving it its ultra-bitter taste. For example, 60 Minute IPA is made with 60 hops additions over a 60-minute boil.

At the conclusion of the tour, we’re led to the bar/gift shop to sample some brews. The first of the four was, not surprisingly, Punkin, Dogfish Head’s take on a pumpkin ale. Punkin is a spicy, full-bodied beer with hints of brown sugar and cinnamon—perfect for fall. We then sampled my favorite of the four, Pangaea. This was a spicy, ginger-flavored ale with, apparently, ingredients from every continent (I’m a little skeptical on the water from Antarctica).

Then we tried Olde School Barleywine, which is a whopping 15-percent ABV (remember this is all free!) This is a well-aged, bold beer with accents of dates and figs. The last sample was the aforementioned Palo Santo, a very bold, dark ale with earthy wooden flavors (probably due to the casks it’s aged in). After you’re good and buzzed, they let you loose in the gift shop to buy various memorabilia (beer-scented soap, anyone?). It’s an unabashed, genius strategy, I must say.

Overall, the Dogfish Head tour was fun, educational, and and an absolute steal. It feels good to support local-ish brewpubs that put thought and care into the ales they’re making. Also, check out Heavy Seas and Flying Dog‘s tours if you want to stay closer to home. Cheers!

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