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Bardo hosting Oktoberfest Brewery Bicycle Tour, Saturday 9/28, 1pm

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr. T in DC

From an email:

“The Oktoberfest Brewery Bicycle Tour, sponsored by Bardo Brewpub and beer garden, starts at the Metropolitan Branch Trail & Brookland-Catholic University Metro station at 1pm. Then on to DC Brau, the Arboretum and New Columbia distillery for tours and tastings. Finally, the tour will head to the Bardo beer garden at 1200 Bladensburg Road for pints, Oktoberfest beers, cornhole and a food truck.

Riders are encouraged to wear their best dirndls, lederhosen, swiss alpine hunting hats and anything else they feel indicative of Oktoberfest.

The ride (including stops) will cover 6 miles plus the Arboretum section of 2 miles. Riders will make it to Bardo by 4 p.m., with “one hour of riding and two hours of stopping”, according to grand marshal Bill Stewart.

Bardo opened in July and is, for now, an entirely outdoor brew pub. A wide selection of craft brews on draft appeal to even the snobbiest of beer geeks. Bardo is 100% dog friendly every day with 15,000 square feet in our beer garden to roam off leash and a house dog who loves to play.”

Snallygaster Beer Festival at Union Market this Year Sat. Oct. 19th “will tap 200 unique beers”

By Prince Of Petworth

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From a press release:

“In exactly one month, the team behind acclaimed beer destinations such as Birch & Barley, ChurchKey, Rustico and Bluejacket will host their second annual craft beer festival, Snallygaster. Named for the fearsome and mythical dragon-like beast said to terrorize the region at the turn of the century, this year’s festival will feature an even more expansive and stylistically far-reaching list of no less than 200 artisanal craft beers all handpicked by famed Beer Director Greg Engert. This year, Snallygaster is going to be held at Union Market (located at 1309 5th Street NE) on Saturday, October 19 from 1 to 6 PM. It is an event to benefit Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food & Agriculture.

This year, Snallygaster will tap 200 unique beers on the grounds of Union Market. Beer director Greg Engert has been busy sourcing an unbelievable array of craft ales and lagers for the festival all of which will be revealed leading up to the event.

The highlights include:

§ Over 75 different seasonal selections like Oktoberfests, Pumpkin Ales and Fresh-Hop Harvest brews
§ 16 singular rubber-clad gravity kegs sourced from Franconia, Germany; the largest one-time collection ever assembled for our region
§ 6 distinct wood-clad gravity kegs serving German & Austrian specialties, including one five-foot tall 90-liter wood-clad gravity keg making its regional debut
§ No fewer than 10 authentic cask ales, featuring classic selections, as well as, cask debuts from both established and new British & American producers
§ An ever-growing list of crazy scarce drafts from across the USA and beyond
§ The DC debut of rare brews from a number of new local brewers
§ At least 25 kegs and casks never before seen in the District (more…)

Homebrewers Association Rally at 3 Stars Brewing Co. this Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth

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From a press release:

WHAT: The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) hosts a series of AHA Rallies across the country to give homebrewers the chance to check out some of their local breweries and connect with other beer enthusiasts and homebrewers in their area. This upcoming Rally will be held in Washington, DC, at the at the 3 Stars Brewing Co., and offers the opportunity to go on a VIP tour of the brewery, meet brewery staff and win great prizes from the brewery and the AHA.

There will also be a barrel making demonstration by local barrel cooper George Riesling, and representatives from Bootleg Biology, an open source yeast project, will be on hand. Participating homebrew clubs include DC Homebrewers, Brewers United for Real Potables (BURP), The Homebrew Outreach & Participation Sisterhood (HOPS).

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 14
5 to 8 p.m.

WHERE: 3 Stars Brewing Company
6400 Chillum Place NW

COST: Rallies are free for current AHA members. Non-members can join online, or sign up for a discounted member rate at the Rally. Please RSVP for the event.”

DC Brau One of the Top 10 Fastest Growing Craft Breweries in the U.S.

By Prince Of Petworth

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Congrats to the folks at DC Brau. From The Street:

“5. DC Brau Brewing
2011 production: 1,698 barrels
2012 production: 5,002 barrels
Growth rate: 195%

DC Brau’s reach has expanded throughout Maryland and Virginia and the brewery’s output has nearly tripled. Community outreach is the key to success for any small brewer, but DC Brau has just put on a clinic for breweries looking to fill their city’s beer void.”

Oktoberfest at the Heurich House Museum Sept. 21st Featuring Unlimited Heavy Seas Beer

By Prince Of Petworth

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1307 New Hampshire Avenue, NW

From an email:

“Heurich Oktoberfest

September 21 from 1-4pm in the Castle Garden

The $40 ticket includes unlimited beer provided by Heavy Seas Beer:

Cutlass Amber (Maerzen-style, award winning brew)
Loose Cannon Hop3 IPA (in cask)
Small Craft Warning Uber Pils
AARGHtoberfest
A highly sought after special pumpkin ale

Café Berlin will sell traditional Oktoberfest sausages, pretzels, and strüdel. Sing and dance with Present Company’s polka band.”

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Chr. Heurich Brewing Co., Tasting Room, c. 1936. courtesy Heurich House Museum

Beer Prices Lowered at Shaw’s Tavern

By Prince Of Petworth

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520 Florida Avenue, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I wanted to let you know how thrilled I am that shaws tavern has lowered their beer prices down to a reasonable level. I know dc is expensive and I’m not one to complain about it, but when I saw shaws beer prices were way out of line with similar locales, it pissed me off.

So, I am so excited that their prices are good now, and happy hour draft beers are still $2 off!

I specifically remember that Boston lager was $7, magic hat was $9, and pbr was $5. Now they are all cheaper!”

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Fundraiser for Firefighter’s Burn Foundation Monday 5-9pm at Local 16

By Prince Of Petworth

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From an email:

“Local 16
Monday Sept 9
5PM-9PM
1602 U Street, NW

Join our fundraiser with ENGINE 9, ENGINE 4 & TRUCK 9 on Monday , September 9 , 2013 by raising donations as a “Thank You” to the DC Firefighter’s Burn Foundation for helping 2 injured & hospitalized firefighters (Lt. S.Downs & FF/Tech W.Rose).
Please submit your donations here.

2nd Annual DC Homebrewers BBQ this Saturday at Kastles Stadium

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr. T in DC

From a press release:

“WHAT: 2nd Annual DC Homebrewers BBQ

WHEN: Saturday, August 24th – 2:00 to 6:00 PM

WHERE: Kastles Stadium – 800 Water St. SW DC (nearest metro stops: L’Enfant and Waterfront stations. Bike and car parking will also be available.)

PRICE: $15 per person – kids 10 and under are FREE

On August 24th, 2013, the DC Homebrewers (DCHB) will be hosting their 2nd Annual BBQ, sponsored by Sam Adams, at Kastles Stadium along the southwest waterfront in Washington, DC. The annual BBQ serves as a chance for the all-volunteer club to showcase and educate their members and the public on alternative brewing styles, sensory panels, and current industry standards to help new and advanced homebrewers take their brewing to the next level.

This year, all proceeds from the BBQ will benefit 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.

Ticket price includes admission, a plate of BBQ (vegetarian option will be available), two sides, a hand-crafted soda, Sam Adams beer and an additional beer ticket for one of several craft beers that will be on tap during the event. Additional beer tickets will be available for $5. Buy tickets in advance here.

During the afternoon, members of the DCHB will be offering demonstrations and educational presentations, including (more…)

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