Sizzlin’ Summer
Colder Than Ice
The City Paper I-Team™ Samples Randomly for the coldest Draft beer in Baltimore
Published: May 16, 2012
C-C-CONGRATULATIONS to 2010 Coldest Draft Beer Champ PULASKI LIQUOR EMPORIUM for their repeat win, shattering their previous record of 30.4 degrees beerenheit, which is still way colder than the temperature required to stop water molecules from moving rapidly. BR-RRR!
Results based on findings of members of the highly unscientific CITY PAPER I-TEAM™ employing the COMARK 300NSF/B digital thermometer. Prices listed are whatever we paid whenever we were there. your findings may vary. please drink in a responsible manner obeying all local laws and ordinances and please don’t forget to tip your beertender.
Belly up to citypaper.com/beertemps for our interactive map serving the beer-curious.
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RANK
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VENUE
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BEER
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PRICE
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TEMP
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1
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Pulaski Liquor Emporium 6425 Pulaski Highway (410) 483-7500 | Yuengling | $2.25 | 29.3 |
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2
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Jay’s on Read 225 W. Read St. (410) 225-0188 | Budweiser | $3 | 31.1 |
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3
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Borderline Bar and Restaurant 3306 Washington Blvd. (410) 247-5408 | Budweiser | $1.75 | 31.2 |
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4
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one eyed mikes 708 S. Bond St. (410) 327-0445 | Miller Lite | $4 | 32.1 |
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5
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Backstretch Saloon 1301 W. Old Cold Spring Lane (410) 889-3003 | Budweiser | $1.50 | 33.4 |
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6
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Sportsmans Spot 501 S. Lehigh St. (410) 276-937 | Yuengling | $1.50 | 34.1 |
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7
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Golden West Café 1105 W. 36th St. (410) 889-8891 | Natty | 2.5 | 34.2 |
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8
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Angle Inn 5805 O’Donnell S (410) 633-6242 | Yuengling | $2.50 | 34.3 |
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8
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Down the Hatch 1157 Haubert St. (410) 727-4707 | National Bohemian | $1.25 | 34.3 |
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8
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Grand Cru 527 E. Belvedere Ave. (410) 464-1944 | Bitberger | $3 | 34.3 |
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9
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Dead Freddies 7209 Harford Road (410) 254-8373 | Budweiser | $1.99 | 34.4 |
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9
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The Horse You Came in on Saloon 1626 Thames St. (410) 327-8111 | Stella Artois | $4 | 34.4 |
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10
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Pearl’s 1900 Aliceanna St. (410) 342-1900 | National Bohemian | $2 | 34.9 |
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11
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Wharf Rat 801 S. Ann St. (410) 276-8304 | Yuengling | $5.50 | 35.1 |
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12
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Orioles Park at Camden Yards Roof Deck 333 W. Camden St. (888) 848-2473 | National Bohemian | $7.75 | 35.4 |
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13
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Butts and Betty’s Tavern 2200 Gough St. (410) 276-9186 | Yuengling | $2.25 | 35.5 |
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13
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geckos 2318 Fleet St. (410) 732-1961 | Sierra Nevada Summer | $4.50 | 35.5 |
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14
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Hippo 1 W. Eager St. (410) 547-0069 | National Bohemian | $2.25 | 35.6 |
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15
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Woody’s Rum Bar and Island Grill 1700 Thames St. (410) 563-6600 | Dos Equis | $4.91 | 35.7 |
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16
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Bloody Bucket 1619 Union Ave. (410) 889-6426 | National Bohemian | $1.25 | 36 |
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17
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Red Star 906 S. Wolfe St. (410) 675-0212 | Heavy Seas Gold Ale | $5.50 | 36.1 |
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17
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Slainte irish pub and restaurant 1700 Thames St. (410) 563-6600 | Amstel Light | $3 | 36.1 |
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17
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Super Star Inn 5603 Pulaski Highway (410) 483-2575 | Budweiser | $1.50 | 36.1 |
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18
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Swallow at the Hollow 5921 York Road (410) 532-7542 | National Bohemian | $1.75 | 36.4 |
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19
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Owl Bar 1 E. Chase St. (410) 347-0888 | National Bohemian | $3.25 | 36.5 |
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19
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Pimlico Race Course Pizza Concession 5201 Park Heights Ave. (410) 542-9400 | Bud Light | $5.00 | 36.5 |
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20
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Cat’s Eye Pub 1730 Thames St. (410) 276-9866 | National Bohemian | $3 | 36.7 |
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20
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Poncabird Pub 1719 Poncabird Pass (410) 631-7530 | National Bohemian | $2.25 | 36.7 |
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21
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Orioles Park at Camden Yards Boh stand 333 West Camden St. | National Bohemian | $7.75 | 36.8 |
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22
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Brannan’s Pub 5516 Harford Road (410) 426-7300 | Yuengling | $1.75 | 37.3 |
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23
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Dionysus Restaurant and Lounge 8 E. Preston St. (410) 244-1020 | National Bohemian | $3 | 37.4 |
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24
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The Point 1738 Thames St. (410) 327-7264 | Stella Artois | $6 | 37.5 |
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25
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Todd Connors 700 S. Broadway (410) 537-5005 | National Bohemian | $2.18 | 37.6 |
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26
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Liam Flynn’s Ale House 22 W North Ave (443) 956-1702 | Carlsberg | $5 | 37.7 |
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27
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Hon Bar 1002 W. 36th St. (410) 243-1236 | National Bohemian | $2 | 37.9 |
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28
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City Limits 1700 E. Fort Ave. (410) 244-8084 | Bud Light | $3.00 | 38.4 |
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29
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The Dizz 300 W. 30th St. (443) 869-5864 | Yuengling | $3.82 | 38.5 |
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29
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rowhouse Grille 1400 South Light St. (443) 939-0330 | Palm | $6 | 38.5 |
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30
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Frazier’s on the Avenue 919 W. 36th St. (410) 662-4914 | National Bohemian | $2.50 | 38.7 |
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30
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Lil’ Phil’s Tavern 706 S. Broadway (410) 342-7445 | Rolling Rock | $2.25 | 38.7 |
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31
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Sooner’s Tavern 1600 Hazel St. (410) 355-7226 | Budweiser | $1.20 | 39 |
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32
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Greene turtle 718-722 S. Broadway (410) 342-4222 | National Bohemian | $3.50 | 39.1 |
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32
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Mother’s 1113 South Charles St (410) 244-8686 | Yuengling | $5.50 | 39.1 |
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33
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Shamrock Inn 6044 Harford Rd. (410) 426-9715 | Yuengling | $3.10 | 39.2 |
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34
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Green Turtle (McHenry Row) 1606 Whetstone Way (410) 528-8606 | Fat Tire | $6.00 | 39.5 |
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34
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Griffith’s Tavern 3631 Hickory Ave. | National Bohemian | $2.00 | 39.5 |
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34
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Ryan’s Daughter 600 E. Belvedere Ave. (410) 464-1000 | Guinness | $5.00 | 39.5 |
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34
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Thorton’s Pub 1538 E. Clement St. (410) 468-0850 | Shock Top | $4.50 | 39.5 |
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35
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red house Tavern 2239 Essex St. | National Bohemian | $3 | 39.6 |
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36
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BAR 1718 Lancaster St. | Rolling Rock | $2.00 | 39.7 |
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36
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Glass Grill 6804 Eastern Ave. (410) 633-2921 | Miller Light | $2.50 | 39.7 |
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36
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McCabe’s 3845 Falls Road (410) 467-1000 | National Bohemian | $3 | 39.7 |
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36
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Rocket to Venus 3360 Chestnut Ave. (410) 235-7887 | National Bohemian | $3 | 39.7 |
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37
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The Windup Space 12 W. North Ave. (410) 244-8855 | Yuengling | $3 | 39.8 |
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38
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Woodberry Kitchen 2010 Clipper Park Road (410) 464-8000 | Yards Brawler Ale | $6 | 39.9 |
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39
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Turps 1317 N. Charles St. (410) 347-0349 | National Bohemian | $2.50 | 40 |
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40
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Ottobar 2549 N. Howard St. (410) 662-0069 | National Bohemian | $3 | 40.1 |
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41
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Curb Shoppe 5736 Falls Road (410) 433-8299 | Yuengling | $1.50 | 40.2 |
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42
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Mount Vernon Stable and Saloon 909 N. Charles St. (410) 685-7427 | National Bohemian | $2 | 40.5 |
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43
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Ale Mary’s 1939 Fleet St. (410) 276-2044 | Flying Dog Pale Ale | $7 | 40.6 |
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44
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Riptide by the bay 1718 Thames St. (410) 732-3474 | Shiner Ruby Redbird | $4 | 40.7 |
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45
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henninger’s 1812 Bank St. (410) 342-2172 | Pilsner Urquell | $5.50 | 41.3 |
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45
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Nick’s in Cross Street Market 1065 S. Charles St. (410) 685-2020 | Yuengling | $4.91 | 41.3 |
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46
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Hamilton’s Canton Dockside 3301 Boston St. (410) 276-8900 | Fat Tire | $5.75 | 41.6 |
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46
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Leadbetters 1639 Thames St. (410) 675-4794 | National Bohemian | $3 | 41.6 |
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47
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Nacho Mama’s 2907 O’Donnell St. (410) 675-0898 | National Bohemian | $2.50 | 41.7 |
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48
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Harford House 7509 Harford Road (410) 444-6712 | Budweiser | $1 | 41.9 |
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49
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JR’s Bar & Grille 1229 Hull St. (410) 244-6442 | Shock Top Lemon Shandy | $3.25 | 42.2 |
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50
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Mick O’Shea’s 328 N. Charles St. (410) 539-7504 | Miller Lite | $3 | 42.3 |
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51
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Club Charles 1724 N. Charles St. (410) 727-8815 | Pabst Blue Ribbon | $2.75 | 42.4 |
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52
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bartenders 2218 Boston St. (410) 534-2337 | National Bohemian | $2.50 | 42.6 |
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53
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Mama’s on the Half Shell 2901 O’Donnell St. (410) 276-3160 | Pabst Blue Ribbon | $2.29 | 42.6 |
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54
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Idle Hour 201 E. Fort Ave. (410) 468-035 | Mama’s Little Yella Pils | $4 | 42.7 |
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54
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palmere’s 1018 Eastern Ave. (443) 835-1953 | National Bohemian | $2 | 42.7 |
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55
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Waterfront Hotel 1710 Thames St. (410) 537-5055 | National Bohemian | $3 | 42.9 |
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56
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Midtown BBQ & Brew 15 E. Centre St. (443) 835-2472 | Fat Tire | $6.50 | 43 |
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57
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John Stevens Ltd. 1800 Thames St. (410) 327-5561 | National Bohemian | $1.50 | 43.1 |
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58
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No Way Jose 38 East Cross St. (410) 752-2837 | National Bohemian | $3.00 | 43.2 |
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59
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Blarney Stone Pub 704 S. Broadway (410) 342-3947 | Sam Adams | $4 | 43.3 |
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59
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Hamilton Tavern 5517 Harford Road (410) 426-1930 | Flying Dog | $3 | 43.3 |
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60
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alexander’s 710 South Broadway (410) 522-0000 | Miller Lite | $3.50 | 43.5 |
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60
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Berthas 734 S Broadway (410) 327-5795 | Stella Artois | $5 | 43.5 |
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60
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sticky rice 1634 Aliceanna St. (443) 682-8243 | National Bohemian | $2.50 | 43.5 |
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61
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Nevins 31-33 Cross St. (410) 468-4078 | National Bohemian | $3 | 43.7 |
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62
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Brewers Art 1106 N. Charles St. (410) 547-6925 | Pale Ale | $3.50 | 43.8 |
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63
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Zissimos 1023 W. 36th St. (410) 467-4707 | Budweiser | $3 | 43.9 |
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64
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Jimmy’s Restaurant | Budweiser | $4.00 | 44 |
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65
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Joe Squared 133 W. North Ave. (410) 545-0444 | Spaten | $5.45 | 44.1 |
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66
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Koopers 1702 Thames St. (410) 563-5423 | Miller Lite | $4.50 | 44.2 |
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67
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Charles Village Pub 3107 Saint Paul St. (410) 243-1611 | Raven ale | $4.98 | 44.3 |
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68
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JD’s Smokehouse Bar and Grill 3000 O’Donnell St. (410) 675-4029 | Miller Light | $3.75 | 44.4 |
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69
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L.P Steamers 1100 East Fort Avenue (410) 576-9294 | National Bohemian | $3.00 | 44.5 |
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70
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Dudas 1600 Thames St. (410) 276-9719 | National Bohemian | $2.25 | 44.6 |
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70
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Thumpers 4600 Curtis Ave. (410) 355-5007 | Budweiser | $1.50 | 44.6 |
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71
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Holy Frijoles! 908 W. 36th St. (410) 235-2326 | Modelo Especial | $4 | 44.7 |
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72
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Jerry’s Belvedere Tavern 5928 York Road (410) 435-8600 | National Bohemian | $2 | 44.8 |
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73
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johnny rad’s 2108 Eastern Ave. (443) 759-6464 | Flying Dog In Heat Wheat | $3.50 | 44.9 |
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74
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gin mill 2300 Boston St. (410) 327-6455 | National Bohemian | $2 | 45.4 |
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75
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13.5% Wine Bar 1117 W. 36th St. (410) 889-1064 | Troeg’s Pale Ale | $6.50 | 45.7 |
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76
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Mount Royal Tavern 1204 W. Mount Royal Ave. (410) 669-6686 | National Bohemian | $3 | 46 |
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77
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Grand Central 1001 N. Charles St. (410) 547-7415 | Yuengling | $3 | 46.5 |
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78
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Dimitri’s Tavern 3820 Falls Road (410) 889-9545 | National Bohemian | $1.75 | 46.7 |
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79
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Dead End Saloon 935 Fell St. (410) 732-3602 | National Bohemian | $1.50 | 47.1 |
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80
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ropewalk 1209 S. Charles St. (410) 727-1298 | Bud Light | $2.50 | 47.2 |
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81
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Hudson Street Stackhouse 2626 Hudson St. (410) 342-0592 | Yuengling | $4 | 48.2 |
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82
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mad river 1110 S. Charles St. (410) 727-2333 | National Bohemian | $3.50 | 49.9 |
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83
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Dream’s Inn 527 E. Patapsco Ave. (410) 355-0848 | Budweiser | $1.25 | 50.1 |
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84
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Mustang Inn 3203 Eastern Ave. (410) 732-1001 | Budweiser | $1.25 | 55.7 |
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