February 6th, 2015

Delmarva Connections, “Brewmore Baltimore”, Documentary, Friday, March 6, 2015, Rehoboth Beach Film Society, Lewes Historical Society, Delaware Beaches, Southern Delaware

What temperature to serve beer?  It has to do with one’s preference….mine?  I love it ice cold….with a side of steamed crabs!!

The Rehoboth Beach Film Society and the Lewes Historical Society are co-presenting Delmarva Connections.  This is a 3-part film series that explore connections to the region around us.  The final event of the 2015 series takes place on Friday, March 6th at 7:00 p.m. with a screening of the film, “Brewmore Baltimore” at The INN at Canal Square, 122 West Market Street in Lewes, Delaware.

For those comming to the Delaware Beaches for a week-end of fun and relaxation, March is a wonderful month at the beach.  So, I am giving you plenty of time to make plans because this documentary is worth seeing if you are a beer aficionado.

This informative domentary chronicles the story of one of the most vibrant and popular industries in the U.S…..BEER!!  With nealy one billion in annual sales, the U.S. beer market is growing rapidly.  At its peak, in the early 1900s, the brewing industry in Baltimore distributed products by over 40 distinct breweries, and National Brewing Company was a producing over 1 million barrels per year.  Although the industry declined, it made a resurgence in the mid-1980s and microbreweries started opening in neighborhoods throughout the city.  “Brewing Baltimore” takes us on a journey through Baltimore’s past and present as historian Maureen O’Prey guides us through the city’s rich brewing history.  We learn about the old stalwarts of the trade and are introduced to Baltimore’s newes set of modern day brewers.  A review on http://www.baltimorepostexaminer.com says “When the film ends, it feels much like the introduction to something much larger.  It’s like it’s setting up some grand adventure that is just beginning.”  When you open the website above mentioned, put Brewmore Baltimore on the Search.

A post film discussion will be led by filmmaker Nicholas Kovacic and Baltimore historian Maureen O’Prey.  Admission for this event is $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under.  Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.rehobothfilm.com, or by calling the Rehoboth Beach Film Society at 302-645-9095, ext. 1.

RBFS’ mission:  To promote cinematic arts and to provide educational and cultural enrichment for our community.    The Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival will be November 11-15, 2015….mark your calendars!!

Have a good one!!

Note:  My photos are from The Boulder Beer Company in Boulder, Colorado, and Dogfish Head in Milton, Delaware….both tours are excellent!!!