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As DCBeer covered last month, this year's Maryland legislative session saw the introduction of several bills that would significantly change brewery regulations in the state. Unfortunately for the craft beer industry, the bill that wound up unanimously passing the House was HB 1283. In its original format, the bill would have limited tap room h ...

New and Now Availables is a weekly(?) feature here at DCBeer.com. In an effort to keep readers informed about the newest beers (local and otherwise) appearing in the market and on beer menus, we'll be sharing the beer submissions we get from breweries and brewpubs. These may be brand new beers or they may be beers returning to rotations (e ...

This is somewhere around the 15th big beer week I've had the pleasure to helm or co-helm for DCBeer, and I can honestly say I've never seen the calendar more full. We have approximately 150 events spread out over less than a calendar week. Impressive. Some DC venues have really pulled out all the stops for #CBC17. Neighborhood Restaurant Group ...

Bloomingdale's Tricia McCauley was a regular at Boundary Stone in addition to her work in the DC theater scene and at Yoga District around the corner from the restaurant. Tomorrow Atlas honors her with Isla De Encanta, a sessionable chocolate stout, and fellow breweries DC Brau and 3 Stars are bringing On the Wings of Armageddon and C ...

This is coming from a press release, but since we know sometimes readers like to see it all in one place: Neighborhood Restaurant Group is pleased to announce it will host an extraordinary lineup of events during the annual Craft Brewers Conference (CBC), which will take place April 10-13throughout Washington, DC. Beer Director Greg E ...

The Nationals season starts today, and here's a handy map of where you can purchase beer in the stadium. (Click the image for full size). Base Line Brews: Sections Center Field Plaza, 104, 108, 115, 133, 136, 141, 221, 231, 303, 305, 314, 318 - Since Bud’s ownership bought Goose Island and Devils Backbone, look for 1-2 of ...

New and Now Availables is a weekly(?) feature here at DCBeer.com. In an effort to keep readers informed about the newest beers (local and otherwise) appearing in the market and on beer menus, we'll be sharing the beer submissions we get from breweries and brewpubs. These may be brand new beers or they may be beers returning to rotations (e ...

Each week, Tony Budny pens SCREAMING INTO THE VOID and looks at the best in writing and social media conversation around the biggest issues in beer. If you feel something should be included, have a tip, or just want to sound off, feel free to look him up on Twitter @DrinksTheThings or email DCBeer. (h/t @jhauganiii) Welcome to The Void. No, th ...

HOPFEST is back - the only D.C. beer festival by local brewers and for local brewers! This year 25 local DC, MD & VA breweries will pour over 20 of the hoppiest local craft beers to raise money for the D.C. Brewers Guild! Brews on tap will include old favorites, rare hard-to-finds and one-offs brewed just for Hopfest.  ***We expect thi ...

Yesterday, DCBeer published ​an article about HB 1283​, a bill in the Maryland legislature that would change regulations on Class 5 breweries. The bill has been gaining a lot attention among beer fans and breweries around the State, and with it a wealth of opposition. Among those opposed to the legislation is Comptroller Peter Franc ...