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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It’s been awhile since I commented, but I read you every day, I always get a smile, and I think you are doing an amazing thing
Dave
Booya!
I see Flying Dog is having a big party down in DC to celebrate. You going?
@Dave – Thanks for the compliments. I have been having a good time on your site too.
@Al – I don’t think I will be able to get to DC. What are the details of the Flying Dog celebration?
Wanted to let you know about a fun competition we are holding in celebration of Octoberfest. It’s called Chesapeake Beer Madness–it’s a March-Madness style competition between local craft breweries and user votes will determine the winner after three rounds. There are videos about the competition and about beer located here:
http://www.whatsupmag.com/beer.aspx
Help spread the word of this fun and informative competition! Thanks