DC/MD/NoVA Beer Updates (2018)

What's the deal with the RAR "ice cream truck" beers they're releasing at Max's, DTC, and Brookland Pint tomorrow--are they all lactose/vanilla beers?

 

Neapolitan Complex is a new one so no details on that. I don't believe the other 2 have lactose but definitely vanilla. Here are the descriptions-

Pulpsicle- Our 6.4% pale ale brewed w/ vanilla beans ended up super citrusy, creamy, and so refreshing. Think dole whip, orange julius smoothies, Tropicana popsicles, and vanilla ice cream.

Ice Cream Seas- Our collab with Finback Brewery combines two different strains of vanilla beans, waffle cones, and your creepiest childhood memories of that ice cream truck driver everyone knew was actually a serial killer.

 

Has anyone hit up the new Paradiso Game Room? If so, any thoughts/feedback?

 

Here's what they said about Neapolitan: "Brewed with strawberries, vanilla beans, and chocolate malt. It’s awesome"
That's a whole lot of flavors for a hoppy beer, but I'll probably grab a 4 pack.

 

Apparently all 3 have lactose... I stand corrected.

 

I haven't been, but I loved the original basement. They redesigned it and put in a tv, and that made it worse. Looking at the pictures, it's even worse with the games. And i say that as someone who likes games. Just not there.

Also wondering if they'll still have happy hour pricing down there and is there any place to eat down there?

 

Yea the old vibe was great. Felt like a speakeasy great beer bar. Haven't checked the new spot either though I'd like to.

 

^^ Gonna reserve judgment until I visit, but I was pretty disappointed to hear about this decision.

 

Hardywood BA GBS and Firestone Walker 21 Anniversary Ale. Also BCBS and barely wine. All at Connecticut ave wine & liquor

 

Sampled all at Brookland Pint last Sunday. All were pretty good. 1st Meal and Fresh J's (Triple IPA) really stood out the most.

 

Hopslam at TW in Alexandria, Springfield and McLean (a 1 case limit in McLean).



Cheers!

 

Any hopslam sightings in stores in DC proper?

 

If you feel like trekking up to Maryland, they got a second drop of Baptista and Triple Barrel cases last week

 

I saw a decent amount this afternoon at WF Foggy Bottom.

 

As of this morning they have a case (maybe more in the back) at Ace Beverage at $19.99 per 6 pack.

 

How much? 21.99 for a 6 pack?

 

We got some at TJ's Capital Hill today.

 

CBC just got theirs.

 

Yeah, that was the deal.

 

Got mine at TW Chantilly...small stackout of Hopslam. Didn't appear to be a limit, although I only bought one sixer.