every so often (I’ll cover that in another blog post) and like to grab something I can eat on the long journey back to Pennsylvania. Like any warm blooded human, I love pizza. Our next stop has kind of a funny story behind it. Your BBQ (and whatever else you have had) has subsided, and you need something else to soak up the fantastic beer you have consumed. So keep that in mind if using this as a guide instead of a trip. One note on the Brewer’s Art, is that they do not open until 4:00pm everyday, except Sunday ( 5:00pm opening time). So if you order those, prepare to not give kisses to anybody for at least an hour. The rosemary garlic fries are very flavorful, which I freaking love. It is a very chef-driven menu, so make sure you check out the fresh offerings. If you need some sustenance, any of their appetizer plates of meat/cheese/veggies are awesome. It will change the way you think of spices and beer. But if it isn’t flowing through the draft lines, order a bottle of the Peppercorn Tripel. You cannot go wrong ordering anything on tap. But to truly get the range of their talents, you have to visit the source. And Pennsylvania’s very own Sly Fox Brewing brews their bottled and canned offerings. The Brewer’s Art has always been known as being on the cusp of American made Belgian-style beers. Our next stop is about 25 minutes away and is one of my favorite breweries, and one that just doesn’t get enough acclaim if you ask me. I’ll assume from my own experience that it is around 4:30pm-5:00pm. Once you’ve soaked in one of the best good beer bars in Maryland, we hit the road again. Considering the stop before though, that shouldn’t be a problem. So being the cheap homebrewer that I am, I usually arrive will a full belly. Drink local would ya! In my humble opinion, the food here is a tad pricey. Make sure you check out the local offerings we don’t see too often in the Philly area, like beers from Devils Backbone and Heavy Seas. Now sporting 50 taps plus cask beer, I love popping a squat here for a beer or two whenever I’m in the area. While I do not know if it is new ownership or not, this place is the best it has ever been. My first visit here was probably around 5 years ago, and Frisco seems to change a bit every time I come back. By now, it is probably around 3:30pm, taking into account potty breaks and occasional doddling. Over the interstate and through a tunnel we arrive at Frisco Taphouse. Our next stop is less than 30 minutes away. The fries with gravy and/or baked beans pair nicely as well.Īfter we’ve filled the belly with BBQ, it is time for more beer. Feel free to add the word “sandwich” if you wish, but they’ll know what you want. By now it’s probably around 1:30pm, and you’re hungry! Now I’m not here to teach you the differences in BBQ, but this place is different from every other place you’ve been to. A smidgen over an hour away and we arrive at a little place called CHAPS Pit Beef. We’re going to be traveling into Baltimore, Maryland for a delicious bite to eat. Ok, I love BBQ – like, if it was legal to get married to it, I would. If looking for a nibble, the Bavarian Pretzel Sticks can’t be beat (don’t skimp on the house-made mustard!). Stewarts always has a solid line of seasonals on, and hopefully one of their single hop beers is pouring while you are there. The bartenders have always obliged, and you’ll thank me as well. My suggestion here is to ask for the black and tan to be made with the IPA, instead of the Golden Ale. They have a solid lineup of year-round beers, including a black and tan on the menu. At around 11:30am, we’re going to be landing at Stewarts Brewing Company in Bear, DE. And sorry, there’s not going to be any fish of the dog variety in this trip. Our first stop is going to be one of my favorite breweries in Delaware. If I can get ready and on the road that early, so can you. So we’ll start our journey at the ripe time of 10:00am. But rest assured, our 24 hour blitz o’ beer will do nicely too. Feel free to use this guide as an add-on to an already planned trip to any of these fine towns. Living in the Philadelphia area gives the distinct advantage (beer wise anyway) of being a short drive away from three different states, all with their own unique beer scene (and beer buying laws). And the only prescription is some more beer traveling. A designated driver would allow you to take full advantage of Aaron’s beer-centric itineraries. Note: Keystone Homebrew Supply does not condone drinking and driving.
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