![]() I'll be paying a little more but save some gas not driving to Laurel.Īfter the switch board I talked to "Lenny" and he quoted me that $27.50. Besides I needed to run some errands in that area. And the price became better, read on.Īs it turns out, BFPE (Baltimore Fire Protection Equipment) is located off Dorsey Road (south side of BWI), fairly close and easy to get to from here. * I had a really good experience there today. O'Brien's Fire Protection Middletown ? Frederick AreaĪdd tax to all prices. Equipment)* Hanover, MD $27.50*ğill*ĭefense Fire Protection Co. Hollins Ferry Rd Halethorpe $27.30ğillīFPE (Balt. Weld World (GTS Welco/Praxair) Curtis Bay $18.77Ğxchange onlyįireline Corp. Might be worth it for a larger tank, but they charge a $25 minimum per bottle. I recommend avoiding Maryland Fire Equipment for smaller bottles. They were great and filled both bottles for $17 total. So, I went a couple miles north to HK Fire Protection. I'll just dump them." A few minutes later he came back with both bottles completely iced over and told me that wherever I go they might need to take them apart since there was good chance that there was an ice ball inside. I explained that I thought the price was high, and before I could offer to pay for the one bottle he already filled, and rather than trying to work with me on the price, he shrugged and said "Ok. The clerk got the manager who was filling the bottles and brought him up front. After recovering from the sticker shock, I told them that I thought it was a little steep and that other places in the area offered the same service for much less. The clerk came back out front with a sales slip and told me it would be $50. I wasn't worried about it because I figured a place like that would be fairly cheap, or at worst, comparable to LHBS prices. They started filling my bottles before giving me a price. ![]() Maryland Homebrew, in Columbia, offers regular classes for homebrewers of various skill levels.Bad experience at Maryland Fire Equipment today. Beer Experiencesīeer experiences are great gifts too! For the homebrewers (experienced or aspiring), check out one of Maryland’s home brewing shops for brewing supplies or classes. Luckily you can buy single cans or bottles and create a mixed 4-pack or 6-pack. Go soon-they sell out fast!) My biggest problem at District East is deciding between the many styles of beer available. (Their build your own beer advent calendars are especially cool. ![]() With hundreds of imported and craft beers, there is something at District East that would make a great gift. Photo Credit: District Eastīeer advent calendars at District East in Frederick, MD. District East, in Frederick, is an excellent place to go in the western part of the state. Whitey’s Liquor, in Linthicum Heights, carries a wide variety of national and local craft beer. If you need help figuring out what beer to buy, there are some great bottle shops in Maryland with knowledgeable staff who can help you decide. Photo Credit: Union Craft Brewing Bottle Shop Picks Both are solid beers for wintertime drinking. Union Craft Brewing in Baltimore has a couple of popular seasonal offerings I recommend for gifts Snow Pants, an oatmeal stout, and Pajama Pants, which is Snow Pants infused with locally roasted coffee. Krampus is a Stout brewed with habanero peppers. To add a little spice to the season, pick up Krampus from Smoketown Beer (locations in Brunswick and Frederick ). With a variety of styles on tap, Calvert Brewing Company in Upper Marlboro offers something for every palate. For a beer on the sweeter side, you can give Sweet Baby Jesus, a Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter from DuClaw Brewing Company in Rosedale. If you’re looking for a classic style, Sparkle, a Pilsner from Pherm Brewing in Gambrills is a good choice. Photo Credit: Kara Fritzįor fans of sour beer, Dan’s Jams is a popular series from Full Tilt in Baltimore. Sapwood Cellars in Columbia, Cushwa in Williamsport, and Evolution Craft in Salisbury also make good IPAs to give as gifts. ![]() For IPAs, I recommend combining a visit to see the Hampden Christmas Light display on 34th Street with a trip to Nepenthe Brewing Co. With the number of breweries in Maryland, you can find a beer to gift for every palate. ‘Tis the season for gift-giving ! Give the beer lover in your life the gift of Maryland beer-or a beer experience!
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