From a press release:
“Big things are brewing at I.M.P., and it’s not just the company’s newest venue, The Atlantis. Two new custom beers made in collaboration with DC Brau will be available on tap at the 9:30 Club, The Anthem, and Merriweather Post Pavilion, as well as The Atlantis when it opens May 30.
“When we decided we wanted to offer ‘our own’ beers at our venues, the logical brewer that came to mind was DC Brau. We had hosted an event at their brewery as part of the Foo Fighters’ 2015 RFK festival, and a bond was formed,” said Donna Westmoreland, COO of I.M.P. “They share our ethos and independence, and they mean a lot to the DC community. At the first meeting they embraced our ideas with great enthusiasm and when we tasted the beers that resulted, they had nailed it. It’s the perfect partnership.”
The first of the two is the Czech-style I.M.Pilsner, a deep gold lager with a clean, crisp character and a rich cracker-y malt flavor, with undertones of toasted breadcrust and honey balanced by a light but present bitterness backed by floral and peppery hop notes.
“I wanted a beer that tastes like that first draft beer you have in Europe. It’s the best,” said Seth Hurwitz, chairman of I.M.P. and owner of the 9:30 Club, The Anthem, and The Atlantis and operator of Lincoln Theatre and Merriweather Post Pavilion. “We just don’t have that here. Well… now we do.”
Next is the I.M.P.A., a soft and balanced IPA with fruit-forward hop flavors leading the charge. The hops contain notes of peach, melon, tangerine, and orange with a delicate stone fruit impression, rounded out by soft and grainy malt. The I.M.P.A. is low in bitterness, with a bright fruit juice character and a smooth and lightly creamy body.
“Many of us at DC Brau grew up going to shows at the 9:30 Club, and the memories made there are engrained in my brain and my bones,” said Brandon Skall, CEO and Co-Founder of DC Brau. “We’re incredibly proud to be able to contribute something of ours, something made in DC, for DC, to the iconic mosaic that is the musical experience at I.M.P.’s legendary venues.”
Recent Stories
Thanks to L. for sending this beautiful 98 Olds. Sweet City Ride is made possible by readers like you!
Ed. Note: If this was you, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP. “Dear PoPville, Where: Outside of Mi Vida on 14th St When: Tuesday…
“Eleanor II (all black) and Theo (tailless tuxie) newly of Van Ness. We lived in a basement unit before, so the cats are really loving the sunshine.” If you have…
photo by Diane Krauthamer “Dear PoPville, On Wednesday afternoon I fainted while riding my bike on 11th St NW, between NY Ave and Mass Ave (I think). I don’t remember…
Good news, D.C. area. You can save money on your next home cleaning with Well-Paid Maids. It’s easy!
We offer a discount when you set up recurring cleans — and the discounts just increased this week!
For weekly cleans, get $30 off each cleaning.
Potomac Harmony is Back! Following a gap year of competing, then virtual rehearsals during the pandemic, followed by the well-earned retirement of our long-term director, a year of a director search, Potomac Harmony hit the regional contest stage in Concord, North Carolina in March for the first time since 2018! It was exhilarating, reaffirming, and rewarding!
The chorus hit all of its goals, the biggest of which was to have fun and sing our best on contest stage — we did both! Because we earned a score over 400 points, our new Director, Allison Lynskey, was awarded the Novice Director award, photo above. Additionally, one of our charter members, Jackie Bottash, was nominated for and honored with the Leadership Excellence award. It was a celebratory weekend!
What’s next? So much! We now look forward to upcoming performances, growing our membership, and expanding our musical product with new arrangements and an education component each week. It’s an exciting time to be part of this ever-growing ensemble!
St Mary Armenian Church Annual Spring Food Festival
Come hungry and leave happy! Experience culture, community, and cuisine all in one place. See you at the festival!!!!
Comedy Cabaret
Kick up your heels at Bad Medicine’s COMEDY CABARET extravaganza at the DC Improv Comedy Club on Tuesday, May 21st. Revel in the sights and sounds of this entertaining musical revue, with songs, dance and sketch comedy that will have
