Beer

“Save our suds: A local brewery on the brink”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I’m hoping you can spread the word about the plight of Hellbender Brewing Co., a nearly decade old NE DC institution that’s trying to party its way out of a bad situation. With a little help from its friends, Hellbender is planning an event on Saturday to raise the funds it needs to buy a new boiler and get back to brewing.

As a longtime resident of the area, I don’t want to see Hellbender go the way of 3 Stars, a great neighborhood taphouse that went under just shy of its 10th birthday. Please help save our suds!” (more…)

DEVELOPING: “trivia cheating* scandal!”

By Prince Of Petworth

*Allegedly

Thanks to Phil for passing on this gobsmacking scandal, “trivia cheating scandal! People play trivia on an app at Red Bear Brewing Company on Wednesdays. Yeah, people cheat. It happens.”, shared by Jacob Rubashkin last night:

“Desperately need a DC beat reporter to dig into the trivia cheating scandal currently rocking Red Bear Brewing — where it was heavily implied that reigning champions (who have won four straight weeks) were caught cheating, including by using a Shazam-enabled Apple Watch. (more…)

“Hi-Lawn Hosts Inaugural Rooftop Beer Fest on Saturday, April 20 with 16+ Breweries, Guest Chefs, Live Music & Lawn Games”

By Prince Of Petworth


1309 5th Street, NE courtesy Hi-Lawn

From a press release:

“Hi-Lawn, expansive rooftop bar above Union Market, is inviting all beer-loving Washingtonians to its inaugural Rooftop Beer Fest on Saturday, April 20. The daylong festival (12-7pm) will feature unlimited tastings from 16+ breweries, tacos and Nashville-style hot chicken from guest chefs, live music and lawn games, all with stunning views overlooking the city and Union Market District.

The rooftop bar will host two three-hour tasting sessions: (more…)

“Atlas Brew Works Releases Apricot-Infused The Precious One” Tomorrow (Feb. 1)!!

By Prince Of Petworth

From Atlas:

“WHAT: Atlas Brew Works is excited to release a seasonal favorite, The Precious One, this February. The popular apricot-infused IPA will be available in both tap rooms and throughout the market on Thursday, February 1. The solar-powered brewery will celebrate with a release event at the Navy Yard Brewery & Tap Room on Saturday, February 3, and free game play with a Mario Kart competition and female-fronted rock concert at the Ivy City Brewery & Tap Room on Saturday, February 10. With a 6.4% ABV, take a sip of The Precious One and let the apricot notes blossom atop a hoppy base for a delicately sweet bouquet of flavor.

Release Party at Navy Yard Brewery & Tap Room – Saturday, February 3: (more…)

“Live @ Lost Gen every Friday and Saturday nights from 8-11PM”

By Prince Of Petworth


327 S Street, NE

From an email:

“We’re excited to announce that we are going to start a live music series called “Live at Lost Gen” every Friday and Saturday night from 8-11PM starting this weekend. Guests can see who’s performing on our events calendar here but here is the line-up for the next couple of weeks:

Friday Nights with Emma G!
Starting this Friday 1/12 from 8-11pm @emmagmusic will be here bringing her soulful pop/rock stylings and immense, positive energy to Lost Gen. (more…)

Craft Beer Cellar closing on H Street Tuesday

By Prince Of Petworth


3rd and H Street, NE

Thanks to Brian and Luke for passing on the painful news from Craft Beer Cellar:

“It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that Craft Beer Cellar DC will be closing on 01/09/2024. I arrived at this difficult decision after serious deliberation. The reality is that looking towards the future, financial projections made it more sensible to close than remain open. (more…)

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