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1216 Bladensburg Rd, NE courtesy Bardo
From Bardo:
“Known for the largest beer garden in the city, Bardo Brewpub is opening in a new building. A structure located on the Bardo property has been refurbished and remodeled, and will open to the public Thursday, Nov 6th. The newly renovated interior boasts one hundred year old pine floors, brick walls and early century, press plate ceilings.
Research has shown that the only building permit granted to the address occured in 1914, making the structure 100 years old. “The building had really good bones, it just needed a little TLC”, commented Bardo spokesman, Andrew Stewart. “The brick walls had been covered in plaster for 70+ years and tar paper from a previous linoleum floor was stuck to the hardwood.”
A wide variety of GABF award winning house brews are available in pints and pitchers as well as growlers. Bardo is 100% dog friendly every day with 15,000 square feet in our beer garden to roam off leash. Located at 1216 Bladensburg rd NE, Bardo has cornhole, big screen movie viewings/sports and is available for private parties/fundraisers, large and small, with no charge for the space.”
1412 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
In other beer news – back in March we heard 1412 Hops & Vine would be opening in the old Indigo Frenzy boutique space by Trusty’s and Wisdom. Well they’ve since been renamed Pipetown Traders and are now open. Their twitter, @pipetowntraders, says:
“Local wine and craft beer store, with a selection that will make your head spin. We’re glass half empty kind of people, come see why…”
Anyone check out the selection?
From an email:
“Hellbender Brewing Company of Washington, D.C. is proud to announce that it will launch its first DC-made beer on Wednesday, November 5th. Hellbender’s first release – the Red Line Ale – will be launched on November 5th at the Iron Horse Taproom in Chinatown (507 7th St, NW). The Red Line is a roasty, hoppy take on the classic American Red Ale style and measures in at 6% ABV and 35 IBUs. We named it the Red Line Ale in honor, of course, of DC’s most (in)famous metro line which runs directly behind the brewery and once derailed on our property long before we took possession.
The Eft IPA and Bare Bones Kölsch will join the Red Line Ale in the year-round flagship lineup later in November as they become available. Hellbender Brewing Company is located at 5788 2nd Street, NE.”
More background on Hellbender after the jump. (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user evegophotos
From a press release:
“2nd Annual DC Beer Fest Takes the Field at Nationals Park – November 8th
The DC Beer Festival returns to Nationals Park on Saturday, November 8th with the rare opportunity to eat, drink, and play on the field at Nationals Park! Bringing together over 75 craft breweries and featuring fall seasonal beers, the event will feature live music, games, DJs, some delicious beer and food. Admission includes unlimited beer and cider tastings, with food sold separately from a number of food trucks including DC Empanads, Peruvian Brothers, AZNeats, Red Hook Lobster, Sate, The Big Cheese and others.
“Every fan’s dream is to run the bases and hang out on the field at a professional baseball stadium. We’re making that dream happen and adding unlimited pours of some of the best craft beer and cider from all over the US,” says DC Beer Fest organizer, Dan Silberstein.
WHAT: DC Beer Fest at Nationals Park
WHEN: Saturday, November 8, 2014
PRICE: General Admission (1 – 4pm) – $40; VIP Admission (noon – 4pm) – $60 includes specialty beers poured during 1st hour
TICKETS: www.dcbeerfestival.com
PARTICIPATING BREWERIES: Full list available here.”
720 L Street, SE in 2010
Big (lower) Barracks Row news from Washington Business Journal:
“Gaunoux, who has partnered with Mark Brody and Chris Chambers (of H Street NE’s Biergarten Haus) on this project, described the beer garden as a “one-story structure with a bar and some food,” and perhaps live music. He expects to break ground next week.”
We first heard about this project back in November 2010. It’s located on lower Barracks Row past the bridge towards Navy Yard. Updates as construction progresses.
From an email:
“From October 20th – October 26th, Washington, DC will serve as the next stop on the Samuel Adams Kosmic Mother Funk Grand Cru Tasting Tour. Kosmic Mother Funk (KMF) Grand Cru is a limited-edition, funky Belgian ale that is only available on draft in select cities from now through November, and DC is on the list!
Bar Pilar
1833 14th St NW, Washington, DC
Expected Tapping Date: 10/25/2014
Bier Baron
1523 22nd St NW, Washington, DC
Expected Tapping Date: Week of 10/20/2014
The Big Hunt
1345 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC
Expected Tapping Date: 10/21/2014
Brookland Pint
716 Monroe St NE, Washington, DC
Expected Tapping Date: Week of 10/24/2014
ChurchKey
1337 14th St NW, Washington, DC
Expected Tapping Date: 10/20/2014
City Tap House
901 I St NW, Washington, DC
Expected Tapping Date: Week of 10/20/2014
GBD
1323 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC
Expected Tapping Date: Week of 10/20/2014
Jack Rose Dining Saloon
2007 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Expected Tapping Date: 10/22/2014
Meridian Pint
3400 11th St NW, Washington, DC
Expected Tapping Date: 10/24/2014
The Partisan
709 D St NW, Washington, DC
Expected Tapping Date: Week of 10/20/2014
Pizzeria Paradiso Dupont
2003 P St NW, Washington, DC
Expected Tapping Date: Week of 10/24/2014
Scion Restaurant
2100 P St NW, Washington, DC
Expected Tapping Date: Week of 10/20/2014
Smoke and Barrel DC
2471 18th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C.
Expected Tapping Date: Week of 10/20/2014
Thunder Burger & Bar
3056 M St NW, Washington, DC
Expected Tapping Date: 10/23/2014
Whole Foods Market P Street
1440 P St NW, Washington, DC
Expected Tapping Date: Week of 10/20/2014″
More about the beer after the jump. (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr.TinDC
From a press release:
“Saturday, October 18 – 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Bardo – 1200 Bladensburg Rd, NE
No cover; $10 per barbecue plate
On October 18, 2014, the DC Homebrewers will host its third annual barbecue fundraiser at Bardo Brewpub on Bladensburg Road in Washington, DC. The annual barbecue serves as a chance for the all-volunteer club to showcase and educate its members and the public on the art of homebrewing, alternate brewing techniques, and sensory panels to help new and advanced homebrewers expand their brewing and beer knowledge.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the club’s educational programming and this year’s charity, the Common Good City Farm, an urban farm and education center located on a half-acre lot in LeDroit Park. Their mission is to grow food, educate, and help low-income DC community members meet their food needs and provide educational opportunities for all. For more information, visit here.
Admission to the event is free. A $10 food ticket includes a plate of barbecue (a vegetarian option will be available) and two sides. Some hand-crafted soda will also be available. A variety of beers by Bardo Brewpub will be available for $4. Buy tickets in advance here.
During the afternoon, DC Homebrewers members will be offering a homebrewing demonstration, a variety of educational beer talks, and a raffle. Visit dchomebrewers.com to learn more about the club and join the email list.”
901 9th Street, NW
From a press release:
“City Tap House, the craft beer-focused restaurant located at 901 9th Street, NW, 20001, is please to host a special evening with Dick Cantwell, co-founder of Elysian Brewing Company, based in Seattle, Washington. Elysian has brewed over 350 craft beers since the brewery opened in 1996, and has been a pioneer in the craft-brewing movement throughout the Pacific Northwest. On Monday, October 20th, seven City Tap House draft lines will be dedicated to Elysian’s popular pumpkin beers including Night Owl Pumpkin Ale; The Great Pumpkin Imperial Pumpkin Ale; Dark O’ the Moon; Punkuccino; The Lost Abbey Sardonic Pumpkin Dark Wit; The Gourdfather, as well as Hansel & Gretel. Prices range from $6 to $13.
Additionally, City Tap House has purchased a 250-pound pumpkin from Nalls Farm Market in Berryville, Virginia, which will be hollowed out, filled with beer, and tapped just like a keg for this special night.
Monday, October 20th from 5 p.m. to Close.”
Meridian Pint at 11th and Park Rd, NW