Share A Pint with Maureen O'Prey, Maryland Beer Historian [Part 2]

In part two of our conversation with Maureen O'Prey, she draws upon her experience as Public Relations Manager for Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot & discusses Maryland's antiquated alcohol laws; how BAM and Grow & Fortify helped bring about legislative changes based on COVID; what she believes will remain in place once the Pandemic is over & how people can make sure their voices are heard. She also teases some upcoming historical collabs & participates in our "Straight from the Tap" segment!

"Share A Pint" is a bi-weekly podcast & webcast hosted by Jerry Hulla and can be found at https://shareapintpodcast.com. Each episode features a different person associated with the craft beer industry, sharing their unique story.

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Publish Date: 8/20/2021




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"Share A Pint" is a bi-weekly podcast & webcast hosted by Jerry Hulla and can be found at https://shareapintpodcast.com. Each episode features a different person associated with the craft beer industry, sharing their unique story.

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"Share A Pint" is a bi-weekly podcast & webcast hosted by Jerry Hulla and can be found at https://shareapintpodcast.com. Each episode features a different person associated with the craft beer industry, sharing their unique story.

--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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"Share A Pint" is a bi-weekly podcast & webcast hosted by Jerry Hulla and can be found at https://shareapintpodcast.com. Each episode features a different person associated with the craft beer industry, sharing their unique story.

--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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"Share A Pint" is a bi-weekly podcast & webcast hosted by Jerry Hulla and can be found at https://shareapintpodcast.com. Each episode features a different person associated with the craft beer industry, sharing their unique story.

--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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"Share A Pint" is a podcast hosted by Jerry Hulla and can be found at https://shareapintpodcast.com. Each episode features a different person associated with the craft beer industry sharing their unique story.

--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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"Share A Pint" is a podcast hosted by Jerry Hulla and can be found at  https://shareapintpodcast.com. Each episode features a different person  associated with the craft beer industry sharing their unique story.

--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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"Share A Pint" is a podcast hosted by Jerry Hulla and can be found at  https://shareapintpodcast.com. Each episode features a different person  associated with the craft beer industry sharing their unique story.

--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Publish Date: 5/21/2021


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