Metro DC Brewery Discussion Thread

some random thoughts I have on Aslin

-The carb issue with Neutrino was pretty infuriating. Especially for what they were charging.
-Delusions of Grandeur was really bad. Hilarious how it was getting high scores on here and untappd.
-Their IPAs are so good, it's worth the trek from DC, at least for me right now. A Small Town in Ontario is my favorite so far. Honestly, I was making the drive up to Philly for Tired Hands occasionally, but I think Aslin's IPAs are a little better. So I'll support them instead.
-They serve their IPAs way too cold. They are much better when I take a growler home and let it warm up to around 45-50 degrees. Orange Starfish was incredible last night (no photoshop or filters):

 

If you're serving all your beers from one keg box (as 99.9% of bars/breweries do), it's going to be 38 degrees. Frustrating, sure, but not a criticism that is fair to Aslin.

 

Yeah, admittedly I don't know how that works.

 

So, how 'bout Bluejacket?

Just Kidding.

 

I don't know the DC growler laws. Can they fill other growlers?

 

Yes.

 

They will fill anyone's growlers, yes. I think DC and VA are both open on that policy, MD I think is a little more strict (at least in Montgomery Co.).

 

Just made it to Aslin last week. Really impressed with their IPA's. Great to have another solid brewer in the area

 

Taking a turn off Aslin road. Right Proper got put on a USA Today 10 best new breweries list (http://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-new-brewery/). Definitely don't agree with all who made the list but glad to see Right Proper get some press.

 

Good for them! Both locations are on my shortlist of spots to get a beer in DC. I'm gonna be drinking a ton of Diamonds Fur Coat Champagne this summer.

 

this shocks me. really liked DoG and also think it's a perfect candidate for bourbon barrel aging

 

I agree with the person who said it was sweeter than Coke. One sip was enough for me. Not what i want from a beer.

 

Crowler machine operational as of today

 

And it begins.

 

FT: Aslin ISO: whalezbro

 

Now we wait for the first ISOs.

Full disclosure: I might put one up later today.

 

These will make great extras in trades...for now.

 

extras? There's a guy offering Trillium for them right now on the trading page

 

Damn. You beat me too it. Total GAME CHANGER.

 

I haven't had anything from Aslin yet, that I felt was trade worthy. More importantly, if I end up with a great brewery near me step one is to throw said brewery's beers into trades to spread the word. For me, step one isn't let me see what I can get for these beers.