10th DC Beer Week Kicks Off August 19 with Lager Fest, Solidarity Pilsner

DC Beer Week is somehow 10 years old already. It’s hard to believe, but the celebration of suds in the DC metro area is hitting double digits from August 19-26. This year’s event kicks off with an inaugural Lager Fest that will be held at City Winery DC in Ivy City. The event runs from 1-5pm and “will bring together more than 30 craft breweries for an afternoon of refreshing lager style beers, pilsners, and related summer favorites, including hard-to-find rare brews. The event will also feature live music from some of your favorite local bands.” Tickets are $40 and include a complimentary DC Brewer’s Guild tasting glass with unlimited pours of beer from participating breweries. Food will be available a la carte.

Speaking of lagers, the Solidarity Beer for 2018 is a pilsner. Each year, area brewers come together to brew a beer that’s released during DC Beer Week. This year’s is “a German Style Pilsner sponsored by Atlas Brew Works!  According to Atlas Head Brewer Daniel Vilarrubi, “the