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Head to OG Politics and Prose Wednesday Night to “discuss the history of beer and brewing in America with four beer tastings.”

By Prince Of Petworth


5015 Connecticut Avenue, NW

From Politics and Prose:

“American Brewing History: In Your Glass and at the Smithsonian (17121-D)

In The Den @ P&P, on Wednesday, November 15, 8 p.m.

Price:
$35

Beer and brewing have always played a central role in America’s culture and cuisine. Now, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has a new initiative to build an archive of beer in America, with a special focus on the stories of home brewing and craft beer. What can we learn about American history through beer? How is the museum constructing its brewing archive and who will use it? Join the historian of the American Brewing History Initiative to explore the history of beer and brewing in America and discuss the Smithsonian’s work. During our conversation, we will sample four beers of particular significance to America’s recent brewing past.

Beer samples are included in registration cost. (more…)

After 15 Years RFD Closes in Chinatown

By Prince Of Petworth

Yesterday we were stunned by the seemingly sudden closures of L’Enfant Cafe, Irish Whiskey and the 1st floor of Policy. The jaw dropping continues today.

Rachel reports:

“RFD closes suddenly as well. None of the staff seems to have been notified in advance.”

“After 15 years, 4.9 MILLION BEERS, & 30k Brick Burgers, @RFDLoveTheBeer & the Brickskeller family are closing our doors. Cheers & God Bless.”

“Bike + Brew is back!” Thursday at Right Proper in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth

right-proper
624 T Street, NW

From The Bike Rack:

“Bike + Brew is back!

Gather your friends, colleagues, teammates, neighbors and enemies for a night of Gold Sprints, beer, prizes and friends.

RSVP on Facebook and share with your friends. Events will begin at 6pm and will last until about 9pm.

What are Gold Sprints?
Gold Sprints are head-to-head races on stationary fixed gear bikes. A screen shows who is in the lead…the racers can’t see it, but the crowd can! Check out the video below.”

Mark It, The 5th annual Oktoberfest at the Heurich House Museum is Saturday, Sept. 17

By Prince Of Petworth

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1307 New Hampshire Avenue, NW

From the Heurich House Museum:

“Our fifth annual Oktoberfest returns on Saturday, September 17 from 1-4 pm. Local beers on tap courtesy of all NINE DC Brewers Guild members, German food, live music and tours of the historic home of DC brewmaster Christian Heurich included. Celebrate the Heurich’s German heritage with an afternoon at Oktoberfest! (more…)

September 17th “will undoubtedly be the largest and most unique beer list of any Snallygaster to date”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user justinbc

From a press release:

“On Saturday, September 17, the fifth installation of DC’s largest craft beer festival, Snallygaster, will return to Yards Park. Named for the fearsome and mythical dragon-like beast said to terrorize the region at the turn of the century, Snallygaster is a craft beer festival from the team behind ChurchKey, Birch & Barley, Bluejacket, Rustico, The Sovereign and more. For this momentous fifth year, no fewer than 350 unique craft beers from around the globe will be offered against a backdrop of fine food, live music and entertainment all at the Capital Riverfront from 1 PM to 6 PM. Snallygaster will also feature live music including performances from Speedy Ortiz, local artists and DJ’s who will provide entertainment from start to finish. Snallygaster (located at Lot H/I on First St SE & N St SE) benefits Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food & Agriculture.
Beer Director Greg Engert is crafting what will undoubtedly be the largest and most unique beer list of any Snallygaster to date. Guests can expect to find nearly 50 brews making their DC debut at Snallygaster 2016, dozens of vintage beers, more than 75 barrel-aged brews and sour ales, a wide array of autumnal releases, a deep list of German-style beers, a slew of craft cans, plus cask ales and Franconian gravity-poured/rubber-clad kegs. Of the 350 craft brews tapped on September 17, some standouts will include Cantillon Fou’ Foune, Founders CBS, Allagash Ghoulschip, Aslin Bringing Sexy Back, Firestone Walker Krieky Bones and Perennial Barrel-Aged Abraxas. More than 60 of the beers have already been released with new additions being released regularly leading up to the event. (more…)

Craft Beer Cellar DC Grand Opening Saturday (Soft Opening Thursday)

By Prince Of Petworth

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3rd and H Street, NE

Ed. Note: Also soft opening on Thursday, August 4, from 12-8 p.m.

From a press release:

“Craft Beer Cellar DC, offering a beer selection never before seen in the District, is celebrating its grand opening on Saturday, August 6 at 10 a.m. at 301 H Street, NE.
Craft Beer Cellar DC aims to be the premier craft beer store in Washington, DC, with a focus on local, regional, US and international craft beer. (more…)

“Beer & Whiskey, A Perfect Union” at Nanny O’Briens Tonight

By Prince Of Petworth

nannys
3319 Connecticut Ave, NW

From Nanny’s:

“Beer & Whiskey, A Perfect Union:

On Thursday July 7th we’re helping Maryland based Evolution Craft Brewing Company joins forces with California based Sonoma County Distilling Co. to offer the best damn bi-coastal boilermaker you’ve ever had. Starting at 5pm $8 will get you a four ounce pour of any of the 5 Evoultion beers on tap including Pine’Hop’le IPA, Lot 6. Double IPA, 608 Belgian Amber, Summer Session and Exile Red paired with a 1 ounce pour of any of the 5 Sonoma Co. whiskeys which include the No. 1 & No 2 West of Kentucky Bourbons, Sonoma Rye, Cherry Rye and 2nd Chance Wheat. Representatives from both companies will be on hand to talk shop and craft and hand out some swag. Brian Gaffney will also be belting out tunes on stage starting at 9pm. So come out to raise your glass and join our toast as we celebrate craftmanship from coast to coast!”

Dogfish Head Brewery – Founder, Sam Calagione, at City Tap House Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth

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From City Tap House:

“Four Decades of Craft

06/04/16 Events

In celebration of SAVOR and the evolution of craft beer our draft lines will focus on the decade each of these following breweries were created:

– 80s – Deschutes Brewery

– 90s – Dogfish Head Brewery – Founder, Sam Calagione, will be in attendance [5-7pm]

– 00s – The Lost Abbey Brewing

– 10s – Wicked Weed Brewing”

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901 9th Street, NW

Christmas Comes Early to Brookland Pint

By Prince Of Petworth

Bpint
716 Monroe Street, NE

Two of my all time favorite breweries. Christmas has come early to Brookland Pint:

“Tuesday, May 31 – Doors at 11 a.m.
Brewery representatives in house at 5 p.m.
Release of RAR / 3 Stars DOCO District IPA

If you’ve spent any time in Brookland Pint, you’ve seen DC’s own 3 Stars Brewing and the Eastern Shore’s RAR Brewing represented prominently on our draft list.

In honor of Savor Week, they’ve collaborated on a 7.8% IPA that promises to be big and juicy!

We’ll be showcasing six drafts from each brewery, including some new and limited releases:

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3 Stars/Millstone Brandy-Lyn
8.5% Graf (Beer-Cider Hybrid) – A blend of bourbon barrel-aged cider (with wild yeast and bacteria) and brandy barrel-aged beer

3 Stars Starsky and Dutch
8.3 Imperial Chocolate Stout – Brewed with Dutch cocoa and finished with cocoa nibs from Undone Chocolate

RAR Marylan
A brewery-only, 5% blond ale hopped like an IPA with an absurd amount of Australian Galaxy

RAR House Roast
A 9.2% Imperial Coffee Cream Ale brewed with local Rise Up Coffee

Full List: (more…)

“Doors will open at 4pm and there is a two 4-pack limit per customer”

By Prince Of Petworth

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From the fine folks at 3 Stars Brewing Company (6400 Chillum Place, NW):

“Heads up!!!! In case you haven’t seen all the coverage on social media, we are releasing our new Double IPA, #ultrafresh, today at the brewery. This beer is brewed with Glaxy, Topaz and Columbus hops and comes in at a nicee 8.3% abv. Big, juicy hop notes fill your nose and dance across your tongue before finishing with a well balanced bitterness. Doors will open at 4pm and there is a two 4-pack limit per customer. This is a very limited release and will likely not make it out into the market, so get yours while you can. Stay tuned for more details on upcoming releases and events including more info on next Sunday’s BBQ (5/22/16). Thanks for your support and keep drinking great local beer.”

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