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Snallygaster Beer Festival Returns in October – Tickets on Sale Monday

Published July 29, 2022 at 4:05PM

courtesy Snallygaster

From a press release:

“WHAT: Snallygaster is Neighborhood Restaurant Group’s flagship colossal beer festival organized annually since 2012. The prestigious restaurant group is recognized for their unmatched hospitality but also for their beer-centric knowledge and focus behind renowned food and beverage concepts like Churchkey, Bluejacket Brewery, Birch & Barley, Shelter and the Sovereign.

Named after the mythical Mid-Atlantic dragon, this event has been monumental in attracting a curious scope of drinkers, savvy brewers and food vendors from across the Mid-Atlantic. For one day and one day only, they’ll simultaneously unleash an unparalleled beer, cider, wine and cocktail selection alongside the best of the best in food trucks, live music on two stages, entertainment and family fun. (more…)

“A new beer garden, Valor Brewpub, opened up very quietly in Tenleytown”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 25, 2022 at 11:35AM

“Dear PoPville,

A new beer garden, Valor Brewpub, opened up very quietly in Tenleytown at 42nd and Wisconsin. They have a truck set up in the parking lot next to the Bullfrog Bagel truck and have set up tables in front of the former bike store space (the bike store is still occupying the adjacent building). (more…)

Archeological Finds Vol. 71 – Half Quart of Schlitz

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 14, 2022 at 4:05PM

Thanks to J. for sending from his renovation in Tenleytown. (more…)

#Archeological Finds

3 Stars Brewing Company: “After almost 10 years, We’re closing our doors”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 8, 2022 at 12:45PM

6400 Chillum Pl NW

Thanks to all who passed on the sad note from 3 Stars:

“After almost 10 years, We’re closing our doors

Thank you DMV for all of your support! Over the years you gave us the opportunity to Experiment, Help Build a Community of Beer Lovers, & Celebrate with you, and we will always have love for you!

Our taproom will be closing Sunday Night (more…)

#end of an era

“Aslin added bike racks out front!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 27, 2022 at 10:05AM

14th and S Street, NW

Thanks to Noa for sending “Aslin added bike racks out front! Maybe one step closer to opening?!?!”

Lots of progress has been made (more…)

“Takoma Trukgarten is Saturday, June 4th”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 25, 2022 at 4:00PM

photo by Sam Kittner

From a press release:

“Takoma Trukgarten is Saturday, June 4th, 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm
New Breweries and Food Vendors Added

Tickets are available for the Takoma Trukgarten on Saturday, June 4th, from 12 noon – 5:00 pm! This one-day beer festival features local breweries pouring craft beers and cider: Silver Branch Brewing Co., Smoketown Brewing, Manor Hill Brewing, Streetcar 82, DC Brau, Peabody Heights Brewing Co, Union Craft Brewing, Anxo Cider, plus the Girl and the Vine, Zinnia, Takoma Bev Co. Each brewery will bring multiple beers.

Food from Pho Wheels, Soko Butcher, Chero’s Grill and DC Pretzel Company. Vegetarian options available. (more…)

Aslin Beer Company: “To celebrate the opening of our new DC location we’re releasing four new Double Barrel Aged Barleywines, this Saturday, 5/21”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 16, 2022 at 11:45AM

via Aslin Beer Company

From Aslin:

“Heard y’all like bottles. To celebrate the opening of our new DC location (14th and S Street, NW) we’re releasing four new Double Barrel Aged Barleywines, this Saturday, 5/21. (more…)

New asphalt poured at the coming Aslin Beer Garden and Coffee Shop

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 3, 2022 at 4:05PM

14th and S Street, NW

Thanks to Jay for sending from the future Aslin spot: “That’s going to be miserable during the summer months.”

Here’s to hoping for some more shade installations next!

“DC Brau is turning 11!!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 26, 2022 at 4:05PM

From an email:

“DC Brau is turning 11!!

On Saturday, April 30th at the brewery (3178 Bladensburg Road, NE) guests can join the DC Brau family for a live wrestling match, live music performances, local food trucks, and a one-of-a-kind craft beer brewed on site in honor of DC Brau’s 11th Birthday.

Additionally, DC Brau will be launching a new lager, Loud Brau, in honor of beloved local band Loud Boyz, who will perform at the all-day anniversary affair.

Tickets are available on eventbrite. There’s a limited amount of RSVPs, so grab tickets ($35) today for THE celebration of the season! “

Newly renovated ChurchKey scheduled to re-open on Wednesday, April 20

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 13, 2022 at 11:35AM

photos courtesy ChurchKey

From a press release:

“Renowned forerunners in the food and beverage industry, Michael Babin and Greg Engert of Neighborhood Restaurant Group (NRG), are pleased to announce the reopening of the acclaimed ChurchKey, the popular beer and cocktail bar in the heart of D.C.’s Logan Circle. A favorite gathering place for craft beer enthusiasts since 2009, this stylish and award-winning bar is notorious for its keen focus in craft beer and its carefully curated but encyclopedic selection of unique and rare-to find labels from across the globe. The concept is scheduled to re-open on Wednesday, April 20. (more…)