I got to attend Flying Dog Brewery’s second annual GonzoFest just up the road at their Frederick, Maryland facility. It was a great time. Lots of good beer, good food, and good music. And more good beer. I am looking forward to next year’s event.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so here are some photos:

Getting my media kit

That's JT Smith on the right

It was a gray, dreary day, but it didn't dampen the fun

In addition to a bunch of serving stations outside, they were also serving in the tap room

The crowd in the tap room

The crowd outside

A couple of happy GonzoFest-goers

Learning about brewing from one of the brewers. They were making a 20-gallon batch of porter

Fresh and pellet hops

Me and Gerard

The liver is evil...it must be punished!

Duff the "Ace of Cakes" and friend. Duff's band ...soihadto... was the musical headliner

Many thanks to Ellen who was my photographer and drinking assistant. Thanks to JT for putting me on the media list.

Some notes for next year:

• Get there early. The security line was at least 15 minutes long.
• The Gonzo Imperial Porter on the nitro tap, no matter how delicious (and it was), was probably the wrong beer to finish off the evening.