Bay Banter & Brews

Grab a Beer. Learn Something Cool About Our Backyard.

Grab a Beer. Learn Something Cool About Our Backyard.

There's a lot happening in and around our Inland Bays, and we've teamed up with the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays to learn a little more about it.

Throughout the year, local scientists, educators, and environmental experts join us at OVB for casual conversations about the wildlife, waterways, and wild places that make coastal Delaware home.

No science degree required.

Upcoming Banter

Upcoming Bay Banter

$15 Donation · Includes a Beer & Snack · Benefits the Center for the Inland Bays

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Bay Banter & Brews: Horseshoe Crabs

They've been around for hundreds of millions of years, and they're still one of Delaware's most fascinating coastal creatures. Grab a beer and join us to learn more about horseshoe crabs and why they matter to our local ecosystem.

$15 Donation · Beer & Snack Included

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Bay Banter & Brews: Terrapins & Turtles

Some of Delaware's coolest coastal neighbors carry their houses on their backs. Grab a beer and join us to learn more about the terrapins and turtles living around our Inland Bays, the challenges they face, and what makes these little locals so important.

$15 Donation · Beer & Snack Included

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Bay Banter & Brews: Native Plants

Turns out, what you plant in your backyard can make a pretty big difference. Grab a beer and join us to learn how Delaware's native plants support pollinators, provide homes for local wildlife, and help keep our coastal ecosystem healthy.

$15 Donation · Beer & Snack Included

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Event Details & Tickets

$5,000+

Raised for the Center for the Inland Bays since 2024

A lot of good conversations, a few beers, and some real support for the waterways we call home.

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Past Conversations

  • Oysters & the Inland Bays

    Jordan Nally | Nancy James Oysters
    October 7, 2026

    Oysters are delicious—but they’re also pretty impressive little creatures. As part of our annual Shell-ebration, Jordan joined us to talk oysters, the important role they play in the Inland Bays, and the work being done to help them thrive.

  • The Marsh(ians)

    Ally Szabo | Center for the Inland Bays
    August 12, 2026

    What’s actually going on in those marshes we drive past every day? Ally joined us for a closer look at Delaware’s salt marshes, the wildlife that calls them home, and why these muddy, grassy stretches are a whole lot more important than they might look.

  • Local Sandbar Sharks

    Dr. Ed Hale | University of Delaware
    July 8, 2026

    As part of Shark Week at our sister brewery, Thompson Island Brewing Company, Dr. Ed Hale of the University of Delaware joined us to talk about his research on local sandbar sharks.

    We learned more about sandbar sharks, the other shark species found in Delaware’s coastal waters and Inland Bays, and the research helping us better understand the sharks swimming right here in our backyard.

  • Our Backyard & Produce

    Food Bank of Delaware
    June 17, 2026

    Turns out, your backyard can do a lot more than just look good. The Food Bank of Delaware joined us to talk about how planting the right fruits and vegetables at home can help create a more resilient coastal Delaware—supporting local pollinators, improving soil health, and putting fresh food on your own table.

  • Land Use Decisions and Our Inland Bays

    Christophe Tulou | Executive Director, Center for the Inland Bays
    October 8, 2025

    Yep, what happens on land makes a difference in the water. Christophe Tulou, Executive Director of the Center for the Inland Bays, joined us to talk about how land use decisions here in Sussex County can have a big impact on the health of our Inland Bays—and all the fish, osprey, horseshoe crabs, terrapins, and other wildlife that call them home.