DC/MD/NoVA Beer Updates (2023)

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  1. colty42

    colty42 Devotee (349) Nov 14, 2011 District of Columbia

    I could not tell you but I do know most of their releases get some kind of distribution, even if it ends up being limited. Your best bet might be the Total Wines in Virginia. Or you could call the brewery, I'm sure they would be able to tell you if and where you could buy it.
     
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  2. Griffin2

    Griffin2 Pooh-Bah (2,003) Aug 22, 2014 Virginia
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    Per Facebook, Port City will be releasing Colossal Two in 6 packs and draft. It appears to have been released last weekend starting on 2/03/2023.

    It's showing up on their beer to go page at $ 15.00 a 6-pack.
     
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  3. milkshakebeersucks

    milkshakebeersucks Pooh-Bah (1,998) Feb 10, 2020 Maryland
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    #63 milkshakebeersucks, Feb 7, 2023
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  4. bubseymour

    bubseymour Grand Pooh-Bah (4,656) Oct 30, 2010 Maryland
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    One quick update on Landmade. So I bought a 4 pack to-go last weekend of their Ziggy Pale Ale ($19 a 4 pack). It’s a hazy, and It’s quite delicious as well. One of the better <6% ABV pale ales I’ve had in quite a long time. Just thought to update since I wasn’t aware their one hoppy ale on menu was a NE Pale Ale.
     
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  5. bubseymour

    bubseymour Grand Pooh-Bah (4,656) Oct 30, 2010 Maryland
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    No love loss by me, places like Gordon Biersch always felt too chain-like and generic. No soul or character to them. Speaking of Annapolis, what are thoughts on Forward Brewing? I was passing thru last weekend but only got to sample their Black IPA (which was pretty solid). Just wondering.
     
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  6. Beers-es

    Beers-es Pooh-Bah (1,751) Oct 30, 2015 Virginia
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    Dominion Wine and Beer's upstairs is open again, fyi.
     
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  7. milkshakebeersucks

    milkshakebeersucks Pooh-Bah (1,998) Feb 10, 2020 Maryland
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    Basically agree about GB. Not a destination more for convenience. Frequented the one in Baltimore more than the one in Annapolis. That one had a great view of the harbor and their Schwarzbier was a favorite, but they have been gone for a few years now.

    Liked Forward the one time we visited. Cool neighborhood. Remember having the Ofest and the IPA and enjoyed both.
     
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  8. ashellen

    ashellen Devotee (365) Mar 26, 2009 Virginia

    Was there once, last fall. I had a couple of beers and the lady had a couple. We both enjoyed what we had. May have been around the same time as @milkshakebeersucks as I think we had the fest and IPA as well.

    We were in town for Baygrass festival which was canceled due to the hurricane. They ended up having a few bands play at Pherm brewing. We ended up spending most of the weekend there. We really liked all of the offerings at Pherm and would recommend it to anyone passing through.
     
  9. bubseymour

    bubseymour Grand Pooh-Bah (4,656) Oct 30, 2010 Maryland
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    There is a wider discussion on The larger “Beer Talk” forum about breweries that sell to-go single cans or a mixed 4 pack etc. as opposed to customers only able to buy in a same beer/4 pack which seems to be more of the industry norm. I have intel that Sapwood sells individual cans/mixed 4 packs, but are there any other breweries in the DMV that does this?
     
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  10. milkshakebeersucks

    milkshakebeersucks Pooh-Bah (1,998) Feb 10, 2020 Maryland
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    #70 milkshakebeersucks, Feb 15, 2023
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  11. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,245) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    I was in Fairfax VA area for work for a couple nights - and just want to say that I was pretty impressed by the quality of the beer list at B-Side, which was within walking distance of my hotel.
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    Of the couple local breweries I checked out, I enjoyed the Schwarbier and Doppelbock at Caboose Commons. The three beers I drank at Settle Down Easy were meh, fine but not memorable.
     
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  12. hoppytobehere

    hoppytobehere Pooh-Bah (1,982) Aug 10, 2012 District of Columbia
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    oh god I miss Eatbar.
     
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  13. bubseymour

    bubseymour Grand Pooh-Bah (4,656) Oct 30, 2010 Maryland
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    Wow, that’s probably the best list of top-shelf beer options from breweries around the country combined with great locals I may have ever seen.
     
  14. Slack

    Slack Pooh-Bah (1,974) Feb 14, 2012 Virginia
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    I went there a couple years back for a rare barrel tap takeover and it was fantastic. I just wish I lived closer.
     
  15. BikeChef

    BikeChef Pundit (912) Dec 27, 2007 District of Columbia
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    Elder Pine sometimes has pre-mixed (as in they pick) 4-packs for sale, and the Brookland location of Right Proper sells pre-mixed 6-packs. Wish more breweries allowed you to mix your own 4-pack.
     
  16. RKP1967

    RKP1967 Savant (1,126) Sep 26, 2010 Virginia

    With five Fidens DIPA's on draft and two more in cans, High Side beats BSide this weekend .
     
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  17. Beers-es

    Beers-es Pooh-Bah (1,751) Oct 30, 2015 Virginia
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    Wish I could have made it. But I was happy enough with multiple Monkish beers at Dominion.
     
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  18. machpost

    machpost Aspirant (286) Jun 11, 2005 District of Columbia

    I always came away from that location disappointed. The Mclean Total's beer selection is vast in comparison.
     
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  19. hoppytobehere

    hoppytobehere Pooh-Bah (1,982) Aug 10, 2012 District of Columbia
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    Other Half DC has really gotten their shit together. I gave them chance after chance the first year and eventually stopped because it was that bad.

    But ever since visiting their brewery last Fall and being pleasantly surprised with the tap offerings, I have been cautiously giving them more chances. And you know what? It's fucking delicious. I just had the latest batch of All Citra Everything and it is outstanding. I recall having the same beer a couple years ago and it was close to a drain pour. Not this one.

    Credit where credit is due. I am glad to be purchasing their beer again. Aslin: take notes, for the love of god.
     
  20. Beers-es

    Beers-es Pooh-Bah (1,751) Oct 30, 2015 Virginia
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    Yeah, I preferred the OH Anniversary #4 (DC) over #3 (Brooklyn), though they were both really good. And glad to hear about All Citra Everything. I too had stopped buying their stuff, but will revisit.
     
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