Beer

“due to widespread abuse of the free tasting policy during growler hours at the brewery, DC Brau will be discontinuing free samples starting immediately”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user Laura Grageda

From a press release:

“The saying goes, a few bad apples spoil the bunch. Unfortunately, due to widespread abuse of the free tasting policy during growler hours at the brewery,DC Brau will be discontinuing free samples starting immediately.

“This definitely isn’t something we wanted to do,” says Brandon Skall, CEO & co-founder of DC Brau Brewing Company. “Unfortunately people were going to great lengths to circumvent the system to drink more without paying. We are all for having people try our beers, but we have to stay compliant to the rules. This decision isn’t about the money, it’s about protecting our license.”

The brewery’s tasting permit restricts complimentary tastings up to 12 ounces per person per visit.

Visitors had received 4 drink tickets upon arrival at the brewery, which were good for 4 small (3-ounce) pours of any of the beers available that week. Under the new system, DC Brau will now offer 3.5-ounce pours for $2 each during growler hours, in addition to continuing to offer full pints for on-site consumption and growler fills.

DC Brau recently extended their growler hours to Thursday and Fridays from 4pm to 9pm, Saturdays from 1pm to 6pm, and Sundays from 1pm to 5pm. The brewery offers half priced pints on Friday nights, and will continue to offer free tours most Saturdays from 2-4pm on the hour.

#ThisIsWhyWeCantHaveNiceThings”

Beer Garden coming to NoMa will be called Wunder Garten, opening in April

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo of 150 M Street, NE by @TonyTGoodman

District Cuisine found out all the details on the new temporary beer garden coming to NoMa this Spring:

“Business partners, including the owner of L’Enfant Cafe in Adams Morgan, are planning a hybrid beer garden and park that will cater to guests of all ages (and will likely allow dogs as well).”

They also note there will be 2-3 food trucks rotating in the space as well as “High end portable restrooms”…

Looking forward to seeing how this space turns out.

Hopslam-Nugget Nectar Battle Royale at The Black Squirrel this Friday

By Prince Of Petworth

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2427 18th Street, NW

From an email:

“A Hopslam-Nugget Nectar Battle Royale at The Black Squirrel

Bell’s Hopslam and Troegs Nugget Nectar will vie for hop supremacy on the main floor of the Black Squirrel this Friday (Feb. 13), starting at 5 p.m.

Both highly coveted seasonal beers pack a wallop, with Hopslam reporting at 10 percent ABV and Nugget Nector at 7.5 percent ABV. You be the judge on which highly hopped ale reigns supreme. It’s your call. It’s all your pleasure.

A Hopslam-Nugget Nectar Showdown
Friday, February 13th, 5 p.m. until close
The Black Squirrel”

Pint Night at The Heights every Wednesday

By Prince Of Petworth

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Thanks to a reader for sending the photo above:

“As I was walking up 14th Street in Columbia Heights, I saw a poster for this promotion and thought I would send a heads up.”

Back in December we learned The Heights had been sold by Eatwell DC but would remain a “neighborhood-centric place”. Anyone visit since the new ownership took over?

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3115 14th Street, NW

Beer Garden coming to NoMa this Spring

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo of 150 M Street, NE by @TonyTGoodman

@TonyTGoodman tweets the good news this morning:

” @6C_ABL meeting 2/9 7p at 700 2nd NE. Agenda: Sticky Fingers & Addis on H, Alibi on 2nd + BEER GARDEN at 150 M NE!”

Works Begins on Dacha Beer Garden Expansion in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth

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Thanks to a reader for sending:

“Looks like the expansion has begun. I noticed over the weekend that they had taken down part of the outside bar and then last night saw the paper up at the (now former) China Express next door.”

Back in August we learned:

“The planned building will feature three bars, a grand beer hall, state of the art bathrooms and private lockers for regulars to keep their steins on premises. Dacha’s beer menu will expand; however, Weihenstephaner Brewery products will continue to be the core of the draft lineup. The third floor bar will feature rare, hard to find beers, meads and ciders. A full kitchen will allow Dacha to expand its food offerings.

If all goes as planned, the new addition will open in the summer of 2015. The garden, however, will open in its current format in early spring of 2015 and will operate while the China Express building is being renovated.”

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7th and Q St, NW

Port City Colossal Brunch at Sixth Engine Sunday

By Prince Of Petworth

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Tickets for brunch available here.

“Join us Sunday, February 1st to help celebrate Port City Brewing Company’s 4th Anniversary with a special brunch event at Sixth Engine! [438 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest]

This standing brunch event will feature Porty City’s brews, including both the release of Colossal IV as well as a one-of-a-kind, surprise firkin. Port City beer-inspired passed hors d’eouvres, specialty hoptails, and all you can drink OptiMosas will also be provided by Sixth Engine. You’ll get the chance to meet Port City’s brewers while enjoying tasty food and great local beer, and its a perfect way to kick off your Superbowl Sunday.

Festivities begin at noon, and tickets are extremely limited, so be sure to purchase your ASAP. This ticket is all inclusive and covers food, drink, tax & gratuity.

Denizens Brewing Co. Tap Takeover at Petworth Citizen Tonight

By Prince Of Petworth

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829 Upshur Street, NW

From Denizens:

“Since we opened our brewery and taproom in July, we’ve released over 12 beers and grown our distribution in and around the DC area to more than 30 bars and restaurants. This Tuesday (1/20), we are having a Tap Takeover at Petworth Citizen. It’s a great chance to check out our beer in your neighborhood and our brewer will be on hand to answer any questions.”

From Petworth Citizen:

“We’ll be serving these beers on Tuesday night –

Born Bohemian Pilsner
Third Party Tripel
X-giving Belgian IPA
Ponch’s Porter”

3 Stars Brewing Tap Takeover at The Coupe Today – Tuesday the 13th

By Prince Of Petworth

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From an email:

“For the week of Wednesday, January 7 – Tuesday, January 13, 3 Stars Brewing Company will take over all of The Coupe’s draft beer lines.

Come to THE BAR BAR to celebrate this amazing local craft brew with food pairings and beer flights all week long.

Line Up Includes:

Citra Lemon Saison
Two To The Dome Double IPA
Peppercorn Saison
Ghost White IPA
Southern Bell Imperial Brown Ale
Nector of the Bogs
Desolation Coffee Stout
Pandemic Porter”

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3415 11th Street, NW

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