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The Flying Dog is testing their hops, releasing an experimental beer exclusive to Maryland with wheat from Panora Acres in Manchester, and barley malt from Chesapeake Malting Co. in Havre De Grace, announced a spokesperson for the brewery.
“There’s a lot of potential within Maryland’s agricultural industry to grow new products and new varieties, so it’s really cool that a brewery as big as Flying Dog is putting so much time and energy into working with local farms,” said Aaron Hopkins, Brewmaster and Co-Owner of Hopkins Farm Brewery and Chesapeake Malting Co. “We’re thrilled to be involved in a project that raises awareness for local farms and instills Maryland pride in its consumer.”
Maryland has been working together with the University of Maryland's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources since 2015 to study hop production in the state, complete with testing the product by putting it into their annual Field Notes Pale Ale. The project gathers research and lays the groundwork for establishing a commercially viable hop producing industry in the state of Maryland.
“One of things we love about this long-term project with UMD is that it gives us an opportunity to shine a light on beer-centric agriculture and help revolutionize opportunities for local producers within the industry,” said Ben Savage, Chief Marketing Officer at Flying Dog Brewery. “We feel very lucky that we get to work on a project where we can reinvest in Maryland, spark an appreciation for the agriculture industry and take these high-quality crops from the farm to your fridge.”
Field Notes Pale Ale is available now exclusively in the State of Maryland in 6-packs of 12oz bottles. Consumers are encouraged to visit the brewery’s Beer Finder to find a store near them.
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