DC available beers to bring to MN

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  1. crewfan16

    crewfan16 Zealot (697) Jan 11, 2010 Minnesota

    I have a sister that lives in the D.C. area and is coming back to the midwest for Thanksgiving/Christmas. Any suggestions on beer that she could bring back to me? The requirements are as follows:

    Not available in Minnesota or Wisconsin distro
    Readily available on shelves in the D.C. metro right now
    Mostly looking for fresh IPA/DIPA or big beers for the cellar (stouts, barleywine, BA stuff)
    Not outrageously priced. She isnt the richest little sis out there, but willing to put in some work to bring me back beers - which is awesome.

    I appreciate any help you folks out there can give us. And if you ever need a trade partner from my neck of the woods, let me know. Cheers and thanks again!
     
    #1 crewfan16, Nov 19, 2015
  2. RKP1967

    RKP1967 Savant (1,150) Sep 26, 2010 Virginia

    Wait, you're expecting her to bring you back some beers, and to pay for them with her own money? Why not just send her some money and tell her what you want?
     
    #2 RKP1967, Nov 19, 2015
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  3. crewfan16

    crewfan16 Zealot (697) Jan 11, 2010 Minnesota

    I usually pay her back when she gets home. Neither of us have tons of cash to burn so I'm just trying to rule out overly expensive bottles. I would be happy to tell her what I want if I had a better idea of what was available....hence the post.
     
    #3 crewfan16, Nov 19, 2015
  4. RKP1967

    RKP1967 Savant (1,150) Sep 26, 2010 Virginia

    What "big beers" are not outrageously priced?

    I would say check out the notable DMV releases thread. That contains all the info you need. Sheers.
     
    #4 RKP1967, Nov 19, 2015
  5. DavidHume

    DavidHume Maven (1,371) Mar 25, 2013 Virginia
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    I'd recommend Hardywood's Gingerbread Stout, and if she's near to DC Brau, On The Wings Of Armageddon. Neither is terribly cheap ($9-10 for a bomber of the Hardywood and $18 for a six pack of Wings), but they're some of the best the area has in bottles/cans. Alewerks Cafe Royale (bourbon barrel aged coffee stout) may be available at a few places ($10ish), and if she can find it fresh, Blue Mountain's Hopwork Orange is a tasty orange-forward IPA at a reasonable price point. We've also got Cigar City's Jai Alai, although I'm not sure how fresh the stuff on shelves is right now.
     
    #5 DavidHume, Nov 19, 2015
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  6. BrownBottle

    BrownBottle Zealot (535) Nov 19, 2014 Maryland

    #6 BrownBottle, Nov 19, 2015
  7. mugs1789

    mugs1789 Zealot (611) Dec 6, 2005 Maryland

    Union Duckpin or DoubleDuckpin if she can find it.
     
    #7 mugs1789, Nov 19, 2015
  8. DammitMike

    DammitMike Devotee (387) Nov 28, 2014 Virginia

    Do you know what part of DC she is in or what metro stop she is closest to? That will help us let you know which shops she should check out.

    I'll echo Hardywood Gingerbread stout and Alewerks Cafe Royale. At $10/bomber on average, they are some of the best local beers available. Hardywood GBS is all over the place right now. Cafe Royale is more limited.
     
    #8 DammitMike, Nov 19, 2015
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