Port City Brewing Company, the DC metro area's leading producer of GABF medals and also witbier is adding a new offering to its regular lineup. Integral IPA, a "dry, straw-colored beer is a showcase for bright, tropical aromatics coaxed from characterful American hops, including Azacca, Mosaic, Pekko, and Simcoe," according to a press ...
Read More »Pizzeria Paradio Hyattsville Opens July 8
From a press release: The fourth location of Pizzeria Paradiso will open for business on Saturday, July 8 at 4800 Rhode Island Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20781. Credited with introducing the Washington area to Neapolitan-style pizza more than 25 years ago, chef and owner Ruth Gresser’s latest outpost will be part of the n ...
Read More »Grail Point Beer Co. Is on a Quest to Make Great Beer
You may remember Grail Point Beer Co. from the Monty Python-inspired video that accompanied their Kickstarter last year, but in the months since, the fledgling beer company has made progress toward getting into the market. Their Penitent Pale Ale is currently available in Maryland and DC, and this seemed like a good time to check in w ...
Read More »Westeros Has Come Via the Game of Thrones PUB
Normally, I am morally opposed to the idea of waiting in line for a bar or restaurant. Something about the idea of giving unknown amount of my time for the privilege of paying an establishment money has always struck me as off. Because of this objection, I have never before been to any of the much celebrated Derek Brown pop-up bar themes (Cherr ...
Read More »Screaming Into the Void (June 16, 2017 Edition)
Each week (yay),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. Don’t touch the orb. ...
Read More »Upland Enters DC Market; DCBeer Chats Sours and Sales With Them
Last month, I had the pleasure of chatting with Doug Dayhoff and Dusty Howe, president and sour beer brand manager, respectively, of Upland Brewing Company at one of their promotional events at RFD. Upland, founded in 1998, is one of Indiana’s oldest craft breweries and is named in honor of the Indiana Upland geographic phenomenon. They ...
Read More »Upland Enters DC Market; DCBeer Chat Sours and Sales With Them
Last month, I had the pleasure of chatting with Doug Dayhoff and Dusty Howe, president and sour beer brand manager, respectively, of Upland Brewing Company at one of their promotional events at RFD. Upland, founded in 1998, is one of Indiana’s oldest craft breweries and is named in honor of the Indiana Upland geographic phenomenon. They ...
Read More »DCBeer Releases SAVOR “Can’t Miss” Beer and Pairings Lists
In what has been an annual tradition since at least 1957, it's time for DCBeer to announce our annual "Can't Miss" SAVOR Lists for both beers and food pairings! This year, our intrepid Jake Berg and reliable SAVOR content stalwart Bruce Webster have pored through the beers and pairings and selected the ones attendees, well, shouldn't ...
Read More »NRG Announces Slate of SAVOR Week Events
SAVOR Week starts this week, which means a bunch of events leading up to the big show on Friday and Saturday. Here's the list from Neighborhood Restaurant Group's many locations. We'll add more posts as we get sent info. Have a safe and happy SAVOR Week! CHURCHKEY The Golden State Showcase w/ The Bruery & El Segundo - ChurchKey - Wedne ...
Read More »DC Brau Releases PRIDE PILS Cans for PRIDE Festival
This June, 700 cases of Brau Pils will be repackaged as PRIDE PILS in cans designed by Josette Matoto that will be available throughout Washington, DC for the annual Capital PRIDE festival. All proceeds from the sale of the special golden unicorn cans will benefit local LGBTQ youth empowerment program, SMYAL and The Washington Bl ...
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