Beer

Head to OG Politics and Prose Wednesday Night to “discuss the history of beer and brewing in America with four beer tastings.”

By Prince Of Petworth


5015 Connecticut Avenue, NW

From Politics and Prose:

“American Brewing History: In Your Glass and at the Smithsonian (17121-D)

In The Den @ P&P, on Wednesday, November 15, 8 p.m.

Price:
$35

Beer and brewing have always played a central role in America’s culture and cuisine. Now, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has a new initiative to build an archive of beer in America, with a special focus on the stories of home brewing and craft beer. What can we learn about American history through beer? How is the museum constructing its brewing archive and who will use it? Join the historian of the American Brewing History Initiative to explore the history of beer and brewing in America and discuss the Smithsonian’s work. During our conversation, we will sample four beers of particular significance to America’s recent brewing past.

Beer samples are included in registration cost. (more…)

“Brookland’s Finest will celebrate 2017 DC Beer Week with a special collaborative menu with beer cocktail pairings from Republic Restorative Distillery and Denizens Brewing Co.”

By Prince Of Petworth


12th and Jackson Street, NE

From an email:

“On August 23 (Wednesday), Brookland’s Finest will celebrate 2017 DC Beer Week with a special collaborative menu with beer cocktail pairings from Republic Restorative Distillery and Denizens Brewing Co. Partner/Executive Chef Shannon Troncoso will serve a three-course menu featuring seared foie gras with roasted beets and candied bacon, porcini rubbed prime rib with sweet corn polenta and bourbon glazed carrots, and chocolate avocado mouse with dragon fruit. The dinner, priced at $35, starts at 5 p.m. and reservations are not required. Full menu details can be found here:

BF 2017 Beer Week Menu (PDF)“

Orange County’s The Bruery (independent craft brewery featuring experimental and barrel-aged beers) coming to Union Market this November

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“Fans have traveled far and wide for experimental and barrel-aged beers from The Bruery since the independent craft brewery opened its doors in Orange County in 2008. From homebrewing roots and an unassuming corner unit in a business complex that housed the company’s first brewhouse and Tasting Room, the company has methodically grown its footprint and capabilities. This includes the build out of three distinct brands – The Bruery, Bruery Terreux and Offshoot Beer Co. – in addition to state-of-the-art enhancements in brewing and production, expansion into new markets and opening a second Tasting Room at the sour & wild Bruery Terreux facility.

The company has a reputation for pushing boundaries, such as creating a new category for bourbon barrel-aged imperial stouts, one that hovers around 20% ABV, and Society membership programs for fans to connect with their favorite breweries on an even deeper level. But there is one thing that the company has never been bold enough to attempt: establishing a brick-and-mortar presence east of the Mississippi. That is, until now.

This fall, The Bruery is branching out and bringing beer directly to the East Coast by opening a premier retail store that’s within driving distance for thousands of fans of independent craft beer. Located in the heart of one of Washington, D.C.’s most exciting urban villages, The Bruery Store at Union Market District will provide easy access for Society members to pickup online purchases, along with onsite bottle and can sales, rotating taps for growler fills, merchandise and gifts for the general public. (more…)

Heurich’s Lager Release Party on Thursday 8/3 at Pizzeria Paradiso

By Prince Of Petworth


Courtesy DC Brau

From a press release:

“Before prohibition, American lagers were flavorful, big beers that incorporated hearty ingredients like flaked maize that contributed a pleasant “grain-like” sweetness to the finished beer – something that’s typically missing in today’s mass-produced American lagers.

Once again this year, DC Brau has revived its Heurich’s Lager, a nod to Chr. Heurich Brewing Co.’s original recipe crafted with Michael Stein, Joshua Hubner and Peter Jones of Lost Lagers. (more…)

Canteen “roving summer beer garden” returning Friday at 9th and U Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


1923 9th Street, NW

From an email:

“Canteen, NRG’s roving summer beer garden, will return this Friday, June 9th.

This summer, it’s home will be at 9th & U streets in Shaw, where it’ll run Thursdays-Sundays for eight weeks. As you know, Canteen was stationed at 2100 M Street serving the Golden Triangle community last year. We’re excited to bring the beer garden to 1923 9th street NW in Shaw, and make it bigger and better with 20 beer drafts (twice as many as last year) as well as two additional handles dedicated to ciders, a selection of summer sipping wines (white and rosé, naturally), and the infamous bourbon slushy will return.


Last year at 2100 M Street, NW

Guests can expect the very best craft beers sourced locally, nationally, and from overseas. We will be pouring classic German-style lagers, like Mahrs Bräu Kellerbier Ungespundet Hefetrüb; bone-dry Belgian ales, including De Ranke Simplex and De la Senne Taras Boulba; outstanding local hop-driven offerings, The Veil’s Sitdwn and BHUMBL among them, not to mention a fresh, rare keg of Double Dry-Hopped Sungazer, from Charles Towne Fermentory in South Carolina; and some delicious sours, like Grimm Cube: Cuvee #4, J.Wakefield Stush, and Upland Cursed Kettles.

Here is the Canteen opening list so far: (more…)

DC Brau Releases JIMMY VALENTINE’S TOTAL VICTORY to commemorate JV’s 10 year anniversary

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“DC Brau Presents:
JIMMY VALENTINE’S TOTAL VICTORY
A special release to commemmorate JV’s 10 year anniversary
this is a crisp, smooth & easy pale weizenbock w/ light fruit flavors (think of it like a strong hefeweissen). Soft pear & hints of banana emerge as it warms but it remains a deadly-fast drinker for the 7.8% ABV.
Tallboys of this limited release are available now at JV’s (1103 Bladensburg Rd, NE) & Miss Whiskey’s (1104 H St NE), & will hit the rest of DC next week for as long as it lasts.
Our good friends at DC BRAU were incredibly kind to make this for us
ALL HAIL BROTHERS BRAU!

Here’s their back story and description for the beer: (more…)

“The Pride Pils will debut at a “Yappy Hour” on the patio at Town on June 7th”

By Prince Of Petworth

pride pils
can designed by Josette Matoto, courtesy DC Brau

From an email:

“The Pride Pils will debut at a “Yappy Hour” on the patio at Town (2009 8th St, NW) on June 7th, including prizes for best rainbow or unicorn PET costume.”

And the full press release:

Pilsners are quickly becoming a favorite style among craft beer drinkers in the States. Since introducing BRAU PILS into its lineup of year-round offerings in 2015, DC Brau’s take on a German-style Pilsner has eclipsed its flagship Citizen Belgian Pale Ale as its third best-selling brand with even stronger sales projections for 2017. (more…)

The Bullpen opens Friday for Nats Preseason Game vs Red Sox

By Prince Of Petworth

bullpen

From a press release:

“The Bullpen is thrilled to announce that it will be open for the 2017 season. The venue begins the season on Friday, March 31st at 1pm for the Nationals v. Red Sox Preseason game at Nats Park. On Monday, April 3rd, The Bullpen will be open at 10am for the Washington Nationals’ home opener against the Miami Marlins. (more…)

“Bardo to open Navy Yard beergarden, on the river, in March 2017. Trinidad location now permanently closed”

By Prince Of Petworth

bardo
25 Potomac Avenue, SE

Big news from Bardo on Monday:

“Now official: Bardo to open Navy Yard beergarden, on the river, in March 2017. Trinidad location on Bladensburg Rd NE now permanently closed”

Though also of note, on Tuesday, Bardo tweeted:

“NO NIGHTLIFE at Navy Yard. ANC6D has adopted a policy of opposing ALL ABRA license applications with closing times after 10pm.”

“ANC6D rejecting ALL Navy Yard ABRA applications closing after 10pm. Questions @bluejacketdc 3am close -expect opposition to license renewal.”

Stay tuned on all fronts.

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