Beer Infinity Beer, Brewing & Beyond
From an email: Hosting 4 amazing DC breweries for a fantastic dinner from Roofers Union Executive Chef, Marjorie Meek-Bradley. Also joining us will be Right Proper Executive Chef, Sara Biglan, tagging in for the Right Proper course. The Menu: 1st CANDIED HAZELNUT CRUSTED POTATO CROQUETTES/ roasted brussels sprout & onion confit/ b ...
Read More »Announcing Tweetup/Open Call for Contributors at The Big Hunt
Next Monday, February 29, The Big Hunt is hosting a Strangeways showcase. Strangeways, for those unfamiliar, is an out-of-market brewery from Richmond known for making odd and creative offerings. Beyond the bottles (more info on that below), we're taking this as an opportunity to host a #dcbrews Tweetup at the Hunt. Come on ...
Read More »Flying Dog Announces Slew of Spicy New Beers
Beer fans who like when their beverages make them sweat are about to have a pretty good Monday. Flying Dog has announced a number of beers that are intended to be consumed while hot feature chili peppers. It turns out brewmaster Matt Brophy is "a total hothead," according to a press release. Rather than take that out on townies i ...
Read More »Scenes from the Scene: Belgian Beer Fest 2016 at Max’s Taphouse
Max's Taphouse is a craft beer institution in Baltimore. Home of a tremendous draft and bottle selection, its very large, yet somehow still cozy, space plays host to a number of internationally-themed beer festivals throughout the year. Arguably the most notable of these is the Belgian Beer Festival, which takes place each year during Pres ...
Read More »Beer in the District – A Regulatory Analysis
After an unsuccessful attempt to purchase beer at a grocery store in Maryland when I first moved to the District, I thought there needed to be a comprehensive source of beer regulations in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, so folks can know when, where, and how to buy beer when traveling around the region. The first piece focused on regulations in Ma ...
Read More »DC Brau’s 5th Anniversary Festival
From a press release: To celebrate five magical years of brewing, we're throwing our biggest and most brain-melting birthday party yet with an all-day music and beer festival at the brewery on Saturday, April 16th headlined by Austin-based rockers The Sword. We're also teaming up with brewery friends from across the country ...
Read More »Atlas Brew Works Announces District Common-ish Homebrew Competition
Big week for homebrewers! From a press release: After a great showing at the 2015 Rowdy-ish home-brew competition, Atlas Brew Works is now inviting local home brewers to show off their skills with lagers. In the spirit of our flagship District Common, our 1500 South Cap Lager, and our seasonal IPL Homerule we are opening a best-in-show type &nb ...
Read More »12th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Brewer’s Ball
Disclosure: DCBeer's editor is a long-time member of the planning committee for this event. The 12th Annual Beer Institute Brewer’s Ball Presented by matchboxfoodgroup and Anheuser-Busch has earned its reputation as the nonprofit beer and food event in DC, hosting over 35 of the region’s best craft brew ...
Read More »DC Homebrewers Announce 3rd Annual Cherry Blossom Homebrew Competition
From a press release: Homebrewers in the DC area and across the country are invited to enter the third annual DC Homebrewers Cherry Blossom Competition. This year’s competition will be even larger, with up to 300 entries — 50 more than in years past. Although not officially associated with the National Cherry Blossom Festival, the c ...
Read More »Max’s 3rd Annual Sour/Wild Ale Day
11AM-2AM No Entrance Fee Over 60 American Sour/Wild Ales on draft and over 70 bottles Neighborhood: MarylandAddress: 737 South BroadwayBaltimore Maryland 21321 United States Date: Monday, February 15, 2016 - 11:00am to Tuesday, February 16, 2016 - 2:00am View the discussion thread.
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