Hosting a crab feast this summer in Maryland? Introduce your guests to one of these locally brewed craft beers!
We all know that eating blue crabs is an annual summer tradition for Marylanders. But do you know what goes really well with blue crabs? Beer! Maryland has a burgeoning brewery industry that produces a large number of local brews guaranteed to pair with all the crabs you eat this summer. Let's dive in!
Flying Dog Dead Rise from Flying Dog Brewery
Crabs are seasoned with Old Bay, and that goes without saying. But what about beer? Flying Dog Brewery has created a summer seasonal brew that will hit the spot for every Old Bay lover. Dead Rise Old Bay Summer Ale is made from Old Bay (duh!) and a proprietary blend of citrus hops. This recipe translates into a crisp, tart beer that complements blue crabs, shrimp, and the like.
Feed the Monkey from Jailbreak Brewing
Feed the Monkey is a German-style Hefeweizen brewed with oranges offering a slight hint of banana. The light crisp flavor makes it great to consume on a hot day and a welcome distraction to opening crabs. Visit jailbreakbrewing.com for a map of where to find this beer.
Steady Eddie from Union Craft Brewing
Named for Oriole great Eddie Murray, this craft IPA can be enjoyed at the ballpark or at a picnic crab feast. This pale ale brew has a lemony-herb flavor with a honey malt base, ideal for sipping in between bites of blue crab. You can find it all summer at Camden Yards or at your local liquor store.
Dad Bod from DuClaw Brewing Co.
Dad Bod is a relaxed backyard double IPA that’s good for dads, moms, uncles, aunts, or anyone who likes a piney tropical beer. Citrus hops in the brew are sure to pull the heat from the crab spice. This year-round offering from DuClaw is readily available in most liquor stores around Maryland.
Tropi Cannon from Heavy Seas
Tropi Cannon is a popular offering by Heavy Seas, a citrusy IPA with a heavier ABV and a complex mix of hops. The citrus flavor of Tropi Cannon is amped up by the addition of lemon, grapefruit, and orange peels.
