The DC Beer Show

Welcome back to The DC Beer Show, where the hosts, Michael Stein, Brandy Holder, and Jacob Berg, sit down with guests Bobby Bump and Courtney Rominiyi to discuss the exciting world of craft beer. This episode, "Moving Black Brews," is a deep dive into collaborations, flavors, and the ever-evolving craft beer scene.

The conversation kicks off with Brandy, Michael, and Jacob discussing the delicious beers they're currently enjoying. Soon, the focus shifts to the collaboration between Black Brew Movement and Right Proper Brewpub. Bobby and Courtney share how they came to brew a butter pecan coffee stout, a tasty creation that's bound to have everyone excited for its release. They also divulge insider details about a special beer-tini cocktail to complement the unique flavors.

The hosts and guests reflect on the challenges and triumphs of fostering diversity in the craft beer community. The dedication and creativity of the Black Brew Movement and the passion and expertise of Bobby Bump shine through as they discuss their mission.

Adding to the fun, there's the revelation of the intriguing name, "The Dash," for the collab beer. The name carries a heartfelt story about living life to its fullest and celebrating the potency and impact made during one’s time on Earth.

The episode wraps up with a flurry of event announcements, including a special Women's Brew Culture Club tasting at Right Proper Brookland.

This episode brings the joy and camaraderie of craft beer to life, providing a sneak peek into the exciting and flavorful world of local breweries, community events, and collaborative brews. So pour yourself your favorite local brew, kick back, and join DC Beer for an episode filled with delicious details, heartfelt reflections, and plenty of reasons to raise a glass. Cheers!

• Michael Whitman
• Amarendra Sahoo
• Kristin
• Adam Frank
• Steven Lynch
• Jared Prager
• 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
• Greg Antrim
• 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
• Blue2024
• Brad Stengel
• Matt Winterhalter
• Bill and Karen Butcher
• Jordan Harvey
• Justin Broady
• Stephen Claeys
• Julie Verratti
• DFA Howie Kendrick

This week, Jacob, Brandy, and Mike talk about some of the recent staff shuffles at local breweries, affecting Right Proper, Red Bear, Aslin, and Other Half.

The DC Beer team celebrates the new members of the Michael Jackson Foundation board, including Other Half’s Breeze Galindo, Dr. J Nikol Jackson-Beckham, founder of Craft Beer For All, and friend of the show and Executive Director of the Chicago Brewseum, Liz Garibay. We also congratulate Markus Baskerville of Weathered Souls brewing in Texas for his new position on the Brewers Association Board. Markus is the brewer behind the Black is Beautiful movement in independent beer.

Veterans Day was this week, so go out and support our local veteran-owned breweries, including Valor, Heritage, Manor Hill, Fair Winds, and Red Bear. Thanks to all Veterans for your service!

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• Michael Whitman
• Amarendra Sahoo
• Kristin
• Adam Frank
• Steven Lynch
• Jared Prager
• 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
• Greg Antrim
• 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
• Blue2024
• Brad Stengel
• Matt Winterhalter
• Bill and Karen Butcher
• Jordan Harvey
• Justin Broady
• Stephen Claeys
• Julie Verratti
• DFA Howie Kendrick

DC Beer’s Richard speaks with guests Lyn Holland of 3 Stars Brewing Company and Bryan Van Den Oever of Red Bear Brewing Company about the concept of breweries and brewpubs as community centers, and patrons enjoy the brewery events that are held.

Before prohibition, pubs and salons were popular community meeting places. Since the 1920s, however, most of these establishments lost their “community center” characteristic. But now, things are beginning to change. Over the past several years, breweries and brewpubs around the country (and especially in DC) are again becoming focal points of their communities. Families and groups of all ages are welcome, with breweries holding events from weddings to bingo nights to “plant swaps.”

Plant and Yarn Swaps at 3 Stars

Last year, Lyn Holland spearheaded a plant swap to bring people together for a few beers and to share their love of plants. She was overwhelmed that the first plant swap brought in more than 80 people. She thought it was a great way for like-minded people in the community to meet and make new friends. Since then, Lyn has organized two additional plant swaps, along with a “yarn swap.”

Moving forward, Lyn plans to partner with Cultivate the City to hold another plant swap on March 29, 2020 and another yarn swap soon (TBD). She is also working with a local library to try to host the first “puzzle swap.” Stay tuned!

Events for the LGBT, Deaf, and Boardgamer Communities

Coming up on its one-year anniversary on March 7, Red Bear has already made a huge impact on the local community. The three main groups to rally around Red Bear are the LGBTQ, deaf, and boardgamer communities.

As a 100% gay-owned bar, Red Bear (Bryan and his fellow co-founders Simon Bee and Cameron Raspet) have done a lot to make their brewery a popular gathering place for the LGBTQ community. They hold a number of drag events each month, including drag bingo (on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month), a “Slay Them!” drag competition for drag newcomers (on the first Friday of each month), and a traditional drag show once a month. They also hold “Bear Bust” nights for the community that features bottomless craft beer for one set price.

Red Bear is located near Gallaudet University, a federally chartered private university for the education of the deaf and hard of hearing. Red Bear makes sure to welcome the deaf community requiring every bartender to know basic American Sign Language (ASL) (some staffers are even fluent in ASL!) They also hire ASL interpreters for trivia nights and host ASL Queer Nights.

Cameron is a MAJOR board gamer, with over 400 unique board games in his personal collection. He brought his passion to Red Bear, which boasts 200 unique board games. Some of the games are so new/exclusive that they’re not yet out for retail. Cameron, Simon, and Bryan are also trying to educate their staffers (and customers) about board games by hosting periodic staff board game nights.

Other Upcoming Brewery Events in the DC Area

Every DC brewery and brewpub is hosting events to foster community engagement. Some recent/upcoming brewery events in the DC area include:

• Right Proper’s Crowdsourced Beer (happening now!)
• DC Brewers’ Guild Hopfest (March 14)
• The Brewers Association’s Annual Savor (May 15)
• DC Brau’s Pride Pils can design competition (TBD)

Stay updated by following the DC Beer calendar!

And, as always, you can catch up on all the DC Beer Show episodes here, and subscribe to our weekly newsletter, the DC Beer Weekly Pour.

• Michael Whitman
• Amarendra Sahoo
• Kristin
• Adam Frank
• Steven Lynch
• Jared Prager
• Jeff
• Michael O'Connor
• Favio Garcia
• Josh
• Ellen Daniels
• Juan Deliz
• Mike Lastort
• James Wisnieski
• Brian Minch
• Chris Frome
• Jon...

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!

• Michael Whitman
• Amarendra Sahoo
• Kristin
• Adam Frank
• Steven Lynch
• Jared Prager
• 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
• Greg Antrim
• 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
• Blue2024
• Brad Stengel
• Matt Winterhalter
• Bill and Karen Butcher
• Jordan Harvey
• Justin Broady
• Stephen Claeys
• Julie Verratti
• DFA Howie Kendrick

Jacob Berg, Brandy Holder, and Michael Stein are here to celebrate the incredible women making waves in the brewing industry. We’re thrilled to have Anne Choe of Lost Generation join us to discuss her craft brewing journey and the impact of community engagement.

Thanks to a fortuitous grant from DC, Anne shares her excitement about the brewery’s plans to expand distribution and gives us the inside scoop on some new brews hitting their taps soon. Spoiler alert: A West Coast Pilsner and a German-style Bock are in the lineup!

The episode also dives into the phenomenal success of the recent Women’s Panel at Lost Generation, where many inspiring voices came together to raise over $3,000 for the Michael James Jackson Foundation. Anne reflects on the power of bringing the community together and underscores the importance of supporting diverse voices in the industry. As Anne and Brandy prepare for the next Women's event at Other Half on March 20, they emphasize the unique “speed-dating” style that allows for real connections.

The hosts also discuss the challenges the brewing world faces, with closures like Old Ox Brewing on the horizon, but Anne highlights the importance of staying connected to community roots.

So grab your favorite brew, get cozy, and immerse yourself in the dynamic world of craft beer led by innovative women. Join us for yet another fantastic episode of The DC Beer Show!

• Michael Whitman
• Amarendra Sahoo
• Kristin
• Adam Frank
• Steven Lynch
• Jared Prager
• 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
• Greg Antrim
• 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
• Blue2024
• Brad Stengel
• Matt Winterhalter
• Bill and Karen Butcher
• Jordan Harvey
• Justin Broady
• Stephen Claeys
• Julie Verratti
• DFA Howie Kendrick