Tuesday the 24th is the release of “Sugarloaf Saison”, a “prinetemps” or spring Saison. Ours has a big hop nose, citrus character and earthy peppery notes, a softly sweet wheat and rye mouthfeel, but finishes very dry and slightly tart. Two releases in back to back weeks. Spring has Sprung at Barley and Hops!!

Tuesday April 17th is the release of “Highway to Helles”.  A traditional Maibock (May lager)that uses German malts and a very traditional German brewing method. It takes over 2 months to make this style lager. Malt focused, our golden- amber version has a very nice balance between the German malts and German Noble hops . It finishes very clean and smooth. It weighs in at 6.5 % ABV and 30 IBUs.

Tuesday April 17th is the release of “Highway to Helles”.  A traditional Maibock (May lager) that uses German malts and a very traditional German brewing method. It takes over 2 months to make this style lager. Malt focused, our golden- amber version has a very nice balance between the German malts and German Noble hops . It finishes very clean and smooth. It weighs in at 6.5 % ABV and 30 IBUs. Mug Club Members- we’ll buy your first pint on Tuesday. See you then Prost!

80 Shillings Scottish Export Ale

Many years ago,the people of Scotland referred to their ales by the price one paid for them. In classic style of the Highlanders, our Scottish Export Ale is rich, malty and smooth. It’s deep mahogany color is accompanied by a caramel sweet aroma with hints of smoke. The flavor is malt centered and sweet with hints of toffee. It’s finish is remarkably smooth and sweet but not cloying. Perfect for spring’s cool evenings on the patio.

So please join us on Tuesday March 20th to try out our newest ale, and of course our brewer is buying our Mug Club members their first taste on Tuesday!

If you miss us on Tuesday, don’t fret! This is just the first of 5 Spring seasonals our brew master has lined up for release over the next 2 months so look forward to the next email from us with release dates for all of those brews, and of course you are welcome to ask your bartenders and servers about the exciting new releases coming up at Barley and Hops!!

Much like the legend of the half bird – half dragon with a metallic beak and razor sharp teeth that terrorizes the hills of Frederick County, Snallygaster Cascadian Dark Ale is a dark and twisted anomaly. Its dark chocolate color and off white head would lead you to believe you’re drinking a stout, but with a hop aroma of citrus and pine, your senses are playfully confused. This is the nature of the Cascadian Dark Ale, also known as Black IPA or India Black Ale.

This past fall we harvested hops from several hop farms in Frederick County and sealed them at the peak of their freshness. We then employed those hops in several special techniques to create a unique beer with intense hop flavor and aroma. The Snallygaster sinks its claws into the bar at Barley and Hops on January 31st. Mug Club Members, your first Snallygaster on Tuesday is on us! And don’t forget it is also the last day to renew your membership.

You know the old saying, “aged like a fine wine”? Well, did you know that some beer styles age every bit as good if not better than wine? Starting today, we are proud to release the Barley and Hops “Cellar Series”. In honor of the New Year, we will tap both a fresh firkin of ESP (our blend of pale ale and ESB), and a 2 year old keg of Winter Warmer! Supplies are EXTREMELY LIMITED! Next Tuesday the Cellar Series will feature ’09 Double Duece Double IPA, followed by ’10 the following week!

Then, in the month of February comes STOUT MONTH! An entire month of special small batch releases of stouts including coffee stout, whiskey wood cask aged stout, cherry stout and Belgian chocolate stout and others, Stay tuned for more details on release dates for these limited release beers!

Put on your lederhosen!! Our traditional Oktoberfest Marzen makes its debut this year on Tuesday, September 27th at 4pm. Mug Club members your first pint is on us! Our traditionally brewed Marzen is made from 100% German malts and is lagered for 60 days, it’s smooth and malty with toasted and caramel malt flavors balanced with German Hallettau hops. Come on out for it’s release and drink it while you can – Our Oktoberfest is always in high demand, and doesn’t last long.

Are you one of those people that have an overdue library book sitting on your shelf from 3 years ago? Do you know someone that got a keg from Barley and Hops that has forgotten to return the empty cooperage? Barley and Hops’ kegs can do a lot more that just serve as an extra chair or as a sawhorse in your garage.

For the next week, we will turn a blind eye and open arms to any empty Barley and Hops kegs you may have forgotten to return. Not only will we not chastise you or publicly flog you, but we will reward you. Bring us an overdue keg and Larry will buy you a beer!

And of course, we expect to see you all on the 26th for the release of Shenandoah Gold, a refreshing German Rye Pilsner.

Our second summer seasonal, Shenandoah Gold Rye Pilsner, releases on July 26th! It’s a crisp hoppy pilsner that will beat the heat of those Dog Days of summer so come in and get some. You can also take it home in growlers or order a keg!

What do you need to drink at your party this summer? Need something good to drink on tap on your home draft system? Barley and Hops beers are just what you need!! We have kegs available in 5 or 15.5 gallon sizes. The best beer at the best prices in town. 8-10 varieties to choose from! Call Barley and Hops @ 301-668-5555 to order a keg.

Barley and Hops is pleased to announce it’s first of two summer seasonals, Weizen Heimer Hefeweizen, a traditional Bavarian wheat beer. Developed by two local homebrewers and members of Frederick’s Original Ale Makers (FOAM), Jim Sawitzke and Pieter Huiberts, the recipe took reserve best-of-show at the Great Frederick Fair in 2010. The beer is made according to very traditional German methods including its use of Weinstephan weiss yeast from the prized brewing school in Germany. The wheat ale features a complex nose of banana character and hints notes of clove like spices, along with a crisp lemony finish. Just don’t expect the beer to be served with a lemon, that is a Bavarian faux pas. The beer will make its way to the Barley and Hops line up on tonight, Tuesday July 5th at 4pm.