Awards are like a pat on the back. Who doesn’t like one of those every once in a while? Here is our short list of awards from local media to Beer Aficionado Michael Jackson. Enjoy!

• Michael Jackson’s “Great Beer Guide”

  Features Oliver’s ESB

• City Paper Best of Baltimore

  2008 Best Local Draft Beer Anniversary – Best Bitter, 2003 Best Brew pub

• Baltimore Magazine Best of Baltimore

  Best Local Ale, Best Draft Beer, Best Brew Pub, 2001 Best Beer ESB, 2005 Best Brew Pub

• Governor’s Cup – 2006

  Gold Medal – Merry Ole Ale, Silver Medal – Hot Monkey Love

• Governor’s Cup – 2007

  Gold Medal – Iron Man Pale Ale, Bronze Medal – Three Lions Ale, Bronze Medal – Old Habit