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From Brawling Bear to Bright Spot: True Respite’s New Brand
On April 27, 2021, Rockville, Maryland’s True Respite Brewing Company announced the introduction of their Bright Spot Beer Co. brand. This is a re-brand and re-launch following their loss of the Brawling Beer trademark during a United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) proceeding. I had a chance to chat with the co-founder of True ... Read more

To-Go and Hi-XO: Anxo’s Beer and Cider Strategy
“We only really did this because DC’s COVID relief measures allow for to-go sales,” says Sam Fitz, co-founder and co-owner of Anxo. “This” is partnering with Craft Collective, which distributes Anxo’s ciders in New England. Taking advantage of DC’s grey laws , Anxo is importing some of the Craft Collec ... Read more

Still Trill: Trillium Comes to DC, With a Catch
Early in the pandemic, both the District of Columbia and Maryland saw an increase in the number of breweries shipping to (and in the case of Virginia, within) these jurisdictions. We at DC Beer have compiled a list of breweries shipping to the area , and Maryland, which tends to lag with regards to the easing of regulations around alcohol, is ... Read more

Meridian Pint Sold to Crafthouse, is Open Under New Management
Yes, the header photo is of the Columbia Heights location. No, we’re still not over it.  In early February John Andrade announced that he had sold Meridian Pint in the Dominion Hills neighborhood of Arlington to an unspecified group. Via a Facebook post, he wrote: My Beloved Arlington Community, It is with heavy heart I announc ... Read more