What's Hoppening?

Published: Thu, 04/06/17

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What's Hoppening
The Greatest Beers
In case you have been asleep for the past ten or so years, you know how beer has evolved from the cheap swill you downed at a football game to something that is virtually unrecognizable.

The craft beer movement has taken the county by storm and your favorite watering holes have taken notice!

While you will always find your favorite brews like Budweiser and Bud Light, your choices will likely have expanded far beyond that!

Nitro, porter, stout, IPA, pilsner, and ciders, are all choices that you may face.

We want to help you out! Along with our Friday events newsletters, we will be sending out one that is beer and fun centric.

You will learn a lot more about beer; and more importantly, where to best enjoy them in the area!

Cheers! 
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BEER BITS
So, who drank what on St. Paddy's Day?
The better answer is who wasn't celebrating this St. Paddy's Day.

According to BeerBoard, sales of ALL beers were up 22%. Now keep in mind that last year, St. Paddy's was on a Thursday and this year it was on a Friday...so it is probably more of a calendar boost than an increase in people drinking!

But what WERE they drinking? The top spot--no surprise were the light beers like Bud Light. Number two were the American Lagers like, well...Budweiser.  But reeling in the number 3 spot with a 323% increase in sales were the stouts--can you say Guinness?  Typically stouts rank in the #6 to #8 position. Perhaps this may be a response to Guinness plans to open a brewery and storehouse in our back yard?

Interesting to note is that the light beer and American lagers were all down between 3% and 5%, so it seems like the crafts are still holding strong!

What's your favorite?  Check out some area events to whet your whistle no matter your taste in beer!

Keep scrolling to see what's hoppening! 
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HOPPEN-INS
Bowen Foundation Football
3rd Annual Shamrock Stroll in Downtown Annapolis.
DATE: April , 2017
WHERE: USNMC Stadium
WHEN: 5pm to 9pm
WHAT:  Are you ready for some football? The Bowen Family Foundation for Autism will host its 3rd Annual Charity Football bash at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. This event will bring together football fans, Bud Light drinkers and charity supporters alike for a unique opportunity to support a great cause like only we know how--a charity flag football game!  Tickets available at the door!

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Green Drinks Annapolis


DATE: April 12, 2017
WHERE: Annapolis Maritime Museum
WHEN: 5:30pm to 7:30pm
WHAT:  Help stop the journey for water and "Buy a Lady a Drink" at Annapolis Green's April Green Drinks Event.

Admission is $13 and includes a Stella Artois Signature Chalice. "When you buy a Lady a Drink, then SHE can leave HER mark on the World!"

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Patio Beach Party
 
 
DATE: April 22, 2017
WHERE: Severna Park Taphouse
WHEN: 8:00pm
WHAT:  Join Severna Park Taphouse for a BEACH PARTY!  Featuring Blue Point Toasted Lager and Goose Island IPA
 

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