The DC Beer Show

Welcome back to another effervescent episode of DC Beer, where we tap into the heart of the region's craft brew scene! Jacob Berg, joined by our veritable encyclopedia of ale Michael Stein and Papa Beer Richard Fawal, leads us through an episode brimming with insights from the local beer world.

We start by checking in with metrobar's John Groth, who fills us in on the 12 Beers of Christmas event. Veering away from the traditional and possibly overwhelming advent calendar format, he's curated a thoughtful selection of a dozen seasonal local beers that will resonate with beer aficionados and casual drinkers alike. Join the team at DC Beer at metrobar on Saturday, for a taste of all 12 holiday brews! Your ticket gets you access to the afternoon tasting with 3oz pours of each of the 12 beers and discussion with the DC Beer team and the breweries in attendance. Ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/12-beers-of-christmas-a-local-seasonals-tasting-with-dc-beer-tickets-761795088617

We're also thrilled to welcome Emily Brown of Andy's Pizza (and more), who will fill us in on the much-anticipated opening of Foggy Bottom's Andy's Pizza - the newest slice of heaven for pizza and beer aficionados. She'll pour out the challenges of curating beer selections amidst Montgomery County's bureaucratic maze and share how sourcing sought-after suds has become smoother in Virginia and DC.

Our bubbly discussion will venture into the contrasting beer tastes of Virginia and DC, from the hazy obsession of Virginia beer lovers to DC's darker cravings. Emily’s passion for the craft will shine through as we chat about her New York beginnings, Andy's Pizza's commitment to an educated staff, and the struggle to get the recognition they deserve on local beer lists. We’ll also host a toast to community and connect over the perfect pairings of hazy IPAs and festive foods.

So pull up a stool, friends. Whether you're here for the camaraderie, the latest beer trail news, or just on the hunt for nonalcoholic options, The DC Beer SHow has a pour for every palate. Let's raise a glass to the stories and the storytellers of the DC beer scene!

Cheers to you all and be excellent to each other.

• Jeff
• Michael O'Connor
• Favio Garcia
• Josh
• Ellen Daniels
• Juan Deliz
• Mike Lastort
• James Wisnieski
• Brian Minch
• Chris Frome
• Jon Gilgoff
• Sam
• Chip
• Tory Roberts
• Steven M Quartell
• Chris DeLoose
• Lauren Cary
• Amy Crone
• Clifton B
• Scott Pavlica
• jeffrey garrison
• Joshua Learn
• Alexis Smith
• A t
• Dan Goldbeck
• Anthony Budny
• Greg Parnas
• Frank Chang
• Mikahl Tolton
• Kim Klyberg
• Chris Girardot
• Alyssa
• jeffrey katz
• Andrew MacWilliams
• Jamie Jackson
• Meegan
• Mike Rucki
• Jason Tucker
• Nick Gardner
• Amber Farris
• Sarah Ray
• Peter Jones
• Michael Rafky
• Brad Stengel
• Matt Winterhalter
• Bill and Karen Butcher
• Jordan Harvey
• Justin Broady
• Stephen Claeys
• Julie Verratti
• DFA Howie Kendrick

DC Craft Beer News and Events

• Boston Beer has acquired Dogfish Head
• SAVOR Week - could it be the last ever?
  • Wednesday, 5/15: Gaslight Tavern previewing Ommegang
  • Wednesday 5/15: Roofers Union featuring two New England breweries
  • Thursday, 5/16: ChurchKey celebrating the week with 5 breweries
  • Thursday, 5/16: The Sovereign featuring 35 beers from 6 breweries
  • Thursday 5/16: Jack Rose Saloon showcasing 5 breweries with 4 beers each
  • Thursday, 5/16: Founders of 2nd Shift Brewing at Lost Dog Cafe
  • Thursday, 5/16: Pater Johannes of Benediktiner Brewery visits Hazel on V Street
  • Friday, 5/17: SAVOR!!! Lots of events going on all over the DC area

Find all the info about SAVOR weekend at the DC Beer calendar!

Denizens New Location Opening by End of Month!

The Brew Daddies visit Denizens Brewing Co.’s new Riverdale Park Station location and chat with two of the founders, Jeff Ramirez and Julie Verratti. The Riverdale Park Station location will open later this month with a full liquor license as well as a full kitchen with new menus. The two share how two locations will work together for distribution, and the beers and menus will be the same at both.

Jeff explains that with a potential capacity of 7,500+ barrels, the new location will allow Denizens to make their year-round and seasonal blends in larger volumes. Jeff tells the Brew Daddies about some of the challenges that come with working with brand new stainless steel kegs, and jokes about the technological advances that this new location has versus the Silver Springs location. The Denizens Riverdale Park Station location will be opening on May 25, 2019!

• Jeff
• Michael O'Connor
• Favio Garcia
• Josh
• Ellen Daniels
• Juan Deliz
• Mike Lastort
• James Wisnieski
• Brian Minch
• Chris Frome
• Jon Gilgoff
• Sam
• Chip
• Tory Roberts
• Steven M Quartell
• Chris DeLoose
• Lauren Cary
• Amy Crone
• Clifton B
• Scott Pavlica
• jeffrey garrison
• Joshua Learn
• Alexis Smith
• A t
• Dan Goldbeck
• Anthony Budny
• Greg Parnas
• Frank Chang
• Mikahl Tolton
• Kim Klyberg
• Chris Girardot
• Alyssa
• jeffrey katz
• Andrew MacWilliams
• Jamie Jackson
• Meegan
• Mike Rucki
• Jason Tucker
• Nick Gardner
• Amber Farris
• Sarah Ray
• Peter Jones
• Michael Rafky
• Brad Stengel
• Matt Winterhalter
• Bill and Karen Butcher
• Jordan Harvey
• Justin Broady
• Stephen Claeys
• Julie Verratti
• DFA Howie Kendrick

Welcome back to The DC Beer Show! Today, our hosts dive into the vibrant Hagerstown beer scene with special insights from Derek Siewert and Jake Beamer of Thick-N-Thin Brewing.

The episode kicks off with our hosts sharing their current beer choices—Jordan Harvey is savoring the hop-loaded "Homecoming Volume 2" from Harvey Wilder and Third Hill, Brandy Holder is enjoying a robust porter from Dynasty, and Jacob Berg has just picked up a crisp Lakeview Lager from Hamburg Brewing Company in New York.

We then express our deep gratitude for Veterans Day, acknowledging the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women.

Amidst shout-outs to new Patreon members Fabio Garcia, Michael O’Connor, and Jeff, the hosts announce exciting events: a beer share at Atlas Brew Works on November 17 and a tantalizing German gravity keg event at Shelter at the Roost on November 16. The Beery Godmother returns to DC on November 24 with a special beer release at Right Proper Brewing Company!

As the conversation turns to beers, Derek proudly introduces us to Thick-N-Thin's latest concoctions. Get ready to hear about "Glamp Site" and "Halfling Beer." Derek also teases a luscious imperial stout on Nitro, perfect for the colder weather.

The brewery’s experiential approach shines through with unique events and quirky brews like the bourbon barrel-aged "Quest Master," "F-Bomb" fruited sours, and the whimsically named "Blue Sharknado." Beer enthusiasts are encouraged to explore these limited releases at the taproom in Hagerstown. Derek shares Thick-N-Thin's collaboration within the Frederick and Hagerstown brewing community and their new food truck Blue Boar Kitchen.

Excitement builds around upcoming beer education events, including an off-flavor class at Churchkey.

Our hosts wrap up with personal plans for Thanksgiving beer pairings—Jordan looks forward to lagers by the fire pit, while Jacob suggests pairing Saison DuPont with the feast and using an imperial stout for dessert.

So grab your favorite brew, settle in, and join us for another insightful and entertaining episode of The DC Beer Show!

• Jeff
• Michael O'Connor
• Favio Garcia
• Josh
• Ellen Daniels
• Juan Deliz
• Mike Lastort
• James Wisnieski
• Brian Minch
• Chris Frome
• Jon Gilgoff
• Sam
• Chip
• Tory Roberts
• Steven M Quartell
• Chris DeLoose
• Lauren Cary
• Amy Crone
• Clifton B
• Scott Pavlica
• jeffrey garrison
• Joshua Learn
• Alexis Smith
• A t
• Dan Goldbeck
• Anthony Budny
• Greg Parnas
• Frank Chang
• Mikahl Tolton
• Kim Klyberg
• Chris Girardot
• Alyssa
• jeffrey katz
• Andrew MacWilliams
• Jamie Jackson
• Meegan
• Mike Rucki
• Jason Tucker
• Nick Gardner
• Amber Farris
• Sarah Ray
• Peter Jones
• Michael Rafky
• Brad Stengel
• Matt Winterhalter
• Bill and Karen Butcher
• Jordan Harvey
• Justin Broady
• Stephen Claeys
• Julie Verratti
• DFA Howie Kendrick

There is reason for cautious optimism for breweries amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Richard speaks with three guests about how the recent signing of the CARES Act will help breweries, how breweries and restaurants are quickly adapting to the new market, and what publishers are doing to help struggling breweries.

The Brewers’ Association Looks to Build Upon the CARES Act

Bob Pease, President and CEO of the Brewers’ Association (BA) gives Richard his thoughts about how the CARES Act could help craft breweries during the coronavirus pandemic. He lists several potentially beneficial provisions of the CARES Act for BA members:

• SBA Emergency Loans could be enormously helpful in keeping businesses afloat;
• Employee Retention Tax Credit and Payroll Tax Delays could help maintain brewery employment and cash flow;
• $1,200 payments to most Americans could result in an increase in consumer purchases of craft beer; and
• Excise tax waiver on alcohol to make hand sanitizer could provide financial incentive for breweries to help assist their local communities.

BA is also hosting Power Hours to educate its members on how to take advantage of these provisions, which are expected to provide much-needed support to craft breweries and brewpubs that generate most of their revenue from in-store sales

BA’s next lobbying target is to include a $900 million tax credit in the next Congressional stimulus bill to help breweries, distributors, and retailers cushion the losses from unused bottled and canned beers that will likely expire during the pandemic.

And, most importantly, YOU can still support your local breweries by ordering delivery/pick up beers and buying gift cards and merchandise.

Neighborhood Restaurant Group Consolidates Resources to Deliver Food and Alcohol

Greg Engert discusses the Neighborhood Restaurant Group's (NRG’s) new effort to provide high-quality food and beverages to DC, Alexandria, and Arlington called “Neighborhood Provisions” (check out if you live in one of its delivery zones).

The Neighborhood Provisions online platform offers beer, wine, spirits, hot meals, grocery items, and more from many of NRG’s 20 locations. All items are locally made and distributed. And, most importantly, it is keeping many employees on the payroll.

NRG’s new platform is hosting several fun initiatives in the coming weeks. For example, local DC chefs will be preparing special family-sized meals on select evenings. NRG will also hold flash sales from some of its breweries, including Bluejacket and Churchkey. Engert believes that Neighborhood Provisions’s new offerings will continue beyond the pandemic.

Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine Is Offerings $100,000 in Advertising Grants

John Bolton of Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine is doing his part to keep craft breweries afloat. His magazine is issuing $100,000 in advertising grants across its online and print platforms for craft breweries negatively impacted by COVID-19. Craft breweries have until April 7, 2020 to submit applications for individual grants worth up to $5,000.

Bolton is also considering offering micro-grants for some small craft breweries that would benefit from smaller, more targeted advertising campaigns. He hopes that this effort can ultimately help craft breweries survive during the pandemic.

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• Jeff
• Michael O'Connor
• Favio Garcia
• Josh
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It’s time for merry shenanigans in the DC area, and that means an overflow of holiday events and the festive beers that come with them. Brandy sits down with friends from Red Bear Brewing, co-owner Bryan Van Den Oever and resident drag queen Desiree Dik. Bryan and Desiree spread holiday cheer as they announce Red Bear’s upcoming seasonal beers and events, including drag shows, a New Year’s Eve Drag Ball complete with go-go dancing, and the first ever Red Bear Brunch that’s hitting DC with a deliciously killer menu.

In other news, Mike, Brandy, and Jake celebrate National Lager Day, talk crazy American beers, and reveal a local DC beer that recently went through chemical analysis and approval to receive a very special title.

Wanting to work at an awesome DC brewpub? Red Bear Brewing is hiring! You can apply here.

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• Jeff
• Michael O'Connor
• Favio Garcia
• Josh
• Ellen Daniels
• Juan Deliz
• Mike Lastort
• James Wisnieski
• Brian Minch
• Chris Frome
• Jon Gilgoff
• Sam
• Chip
• Tory Roberts
• Steven M Quartell
• Chris DeLoose
• Lauren Cary
• Amy Crone
• Clifton B
• Scott Pavlica
• jeffrey garrison
• Joshua Learn
• Alexis Smith
• A t
• Dan Goldbeck
• Anthony Budny
• Greg Parnas
• Frank Chang
• Mikahl Tolton
• Kim Klyberg
• Chris Girardot
• Alyssa
• jeffrey katz
• Andrew MacWilliams
• Jamie Jackson
• Meegan
• Mike Rucki
• Jason Tucker
• Nick Gardner
• Amber Farris
• Sarah Ray
• Peter Jones
• Michael Rafky
• Brad Stengel
• Matt Winterhalter
• Bill and Karen Butcher
• Jordan Harvey
• Justin Broady
• Stephen Claeys
• Julie Verratti
• DFA Howie Kendrick