Planet Brew

Capitol Kolsch This lager like ale is modeled after the official beer of Köln, Germany. Kolsch is delicate and refreshing with a slight fruitiness and supportive, yet unobtrusive hop bitterness. 4.8% ABV Pale Rider Our American style pale ale is medium to full bodied with an assertive hop bitterness and aroma. The citric, floral flavor […]

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Capitol Kölsch A light bodied golden ale originally brewed in the city of Koln, Germany characterized by lightly fruity aroma, a mildly sweet middle, and a crisp hoppy finish. Pale Rider Ale A medium to full bodied American pale ale with loads of hop character in the aroma flavor and finish using only west coast […]

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Capitol Kölsch German style golden ale made popular in the Northern German city of Cölogne. Pilsner malt makes up the base with 10% wheat malt added for complexity. It is a light bodied ale with just enough German Perle and Saaz hops to balance. Pale Rider Ale An American style Pale Ale brewed with 2 […]

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Capitol Kolsch This lager like ale is modeled after the official beer of Köln, Germany. Kolsch is delicate and refreshing with a slight fruitiness and supportive, yet unobtrusive hop bitterness 4.8% ABV Pale Rider Our American style pale ale is medium to full bodied with an assertive hop bitterness and aroma. The citric, floral flavor […]

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HEFEWEIZEN(hay-fa-VEIT-sen) Once reserved for Bavarian royalty for its light, sparkling quality. Later, wheat beers were considered breakfast or after church beers, a testament to their crisp, refreshing flavor. Original gravity: 12.5° Plato Alcohol by volume: 5.23% SCHWARZBIER Literally “black beer” in German. Schwarzbier has a fairly light body with a dry, roasted finish. Original gravity: […]

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HEFEWEIZEN(hay-fa-VEIT-sen) Once reserved for Bavarian royalty for its light, sparkling quality. Later, wheat beers were considered breakfast or after church beers, a testament to their crisp, refreshing flavor. Original gravity: 12.5° Plato Alcohol by volume: 5.23% MÄRZEN(Maert-zen) A dry, auburn-colored, Bavarian lager with a mildly sweet finish. It was originally brewed in March (“März” in […]

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Sidewinder Holiday Bock a big, rich, malty bock lager style beer…extended aging provides the full, robust flavor Wild West Fest Lager assertive, pale, unfiltered…amber Octoberfest style lager Great American Restaurants Pale Ale A BRONZE MEDAL WINNER AT THE GREAT AMERICAN BEER FESTIVAL IN OCTOBER 2002!!! A fruity, copper colored ale with a firm maltiness & […]

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Nick has Flying Armadillo Porter on tap at the Sweet Water in Merrifield. He describes it as “A SILVER MEDAL WINNER AT THE GREAT AMERICAN BEER FESTIVAL IN DENVER, 1998…smooth roasted finish…medium bodied ale…red black” Here are the rest of the beers Sidewinder Holiday Bock a big, rich, malty bock lager style beer…extended aging provides […]

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Just got an email from the Brickskeller saying that they are tapping a keg of Stone OAKED Arrogant Bastard Ale and are selling it for $3 a pint. Dave has also tapped a cask of Harviestoun Brewery’s Ptarmigan Ale, also selling for $3 a pint. Dave describes it as This is a 4.5%abv delicious, robust, […]

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The next gathering of the Chesapeake Bay Branch will be: Thursday, January 11, 7pm Max’s on Broadway Fell’s Point Join Casey and the gang, he’s serving 5+ Firkins!

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