Covid kept these wandering hearts home for so long. We don't wander far, but we love to explore new restaurants, breweries, and bars in our area. Now that vaccines are flowing and the 'rona is slowing, our curious souls can begin experiencing new libations once again. So off we romp on a beautiful sunny Saturday afternoon to the new brewery - Pherm in Gambrills, MD.
With the kids, of course.
Nothing is ever simple. Take a table for 5 adults, a table for 6 kids (ages 9, 7, 7, 6, 6, & 4), and you're really pushing your luck as parents, keeping fingers crossed they can keep it together after being together waaaay past bed time the night before. We have each other's backs. We are ready for war. The devices are charged. The McDonalds feast is spread. The threats have been made.
And It. Was. Awesome.
The brewery setting is fantastic. The staff was friendly and accommodating. They didn't bat an eyelash at losing a 6-top to a group of underage little minions. In fact, they brought them stickers and chatted with them. The beer was excellent and had a broad enough range to satisfy all of our tastes. The hot dog truck was on point. The brewery pups were perfect companions. The game of Grimwood was savage (congrats on that sneaky win, Chel.) and the kids were awesome.
The ultimate proud parent moment is having a bartender tell you, "I've worked in bars a long time and I seriously have never said this, but those kids are welcome back any time." Ohh, sweet victory.
So cheers to Pherm - May you succeed in this demographic, may the best food trucks seek you out, may the beer be ever flowing, and may every kid forced to sit there while their parents drink be on their best behavior.
Cheers!
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