OMG it's DC Beer Week 2010!!!

I never thought the day would come that I would be promoting something like this, but you’re living in a box if you haven’t heard about DC Beer Week. Showcasing some of the best breweries in the DC area, the annual celebration has happy hours and tastings that will make your wallet lighter and your fupa bigger, but are entirely worth it. Many people don’t know that beer is just as complicated and intricate on the wallet as wine, and that it too compliments food and cheeses; this week is your perfect week as a Washingtonian to check out something new, and take your boyfriend to a cultural event in the city that he actually won’t complain about attending. Some of the highlights worth attending?




Friday August 20th

DC Beer Week Kick-Off Event at the Rock and Roll Hotel Presented by Washington City Paper & Nerd Nite DC

http://dc.nerdnite.com/

Including craft beers and music pairings and featuring:

Beer Director Greg Engert of ChurchKey, Founder & Brewer Brian Strumke of Stillwater Artisanal Ales, Tracy Jill Doty from the NIH, Cobra Collective, New Rock Church of Fire and many more.

Monday – Wednesday

Elliot in the Morning presents “DC Beer Week” in studio. Learn about some of your favorite beers on your awful commute to work in the morning. Thinking about that Belgian ale just may do the trick to get you through the day.

Tuesday August 24th

Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe “Brooklyn Brawl” Beer and Cheese Tasting. (6-9 pm) Though I find this place overpriced most of the time, they’re hosting Brooklyn’s very own Craft Brewery, pairing everything appropriately with cheeses. Go to power yoga at Vida first, like I am, to justify everything.

H Street Country Club Harpoon Pints for Putts – I don’t know how much golfing and beer works out, but seeing as I’m iffy about both, it really isn’t the activity for me.

Star and Shamrock with He’brew Ales “Brisket & Brews” – Because what Irish bar doesn’t like beer?

Wednesday August 25th

Brasserie Beck introduces Devin Arloski from Latis imports from 7pm-9pm. I think that this place has the best beer menu in the District, and though expensive, is uniquely paired with fine dining cuisine.

Troegs takeover at The Red and The Black. Glassware giveaway, Mad Elf in the Summer, Troegs Band, guaranteed fun.

SpeakeasyDC, Washington City Paper and The Devils Kitchen are teaming up to present Fermented: A Night of True Tales About Beer. Doors 6:30pm, Show 8-10pm. $15/Person http://www.speakeasydc.com/2010/08/fermented-a-night-of-true-tales-about-beer/

Lagunitas night at Palace of Wonders: glassware give-a-ways, Lil Sumpin Sumpin, Dogtown Pale & Lucky 13 Imperial red

Churchkey’s Heavy Seas Oak Cask & Firkin Bonanza. Probably one of the other best breweries in DC. So many selections; Go for the tart and funky section of the menu to try a vinegar inspired beer.

DC Bread and Brew presents Lagunitas Beer Dinner. Six beers and Six Plates featuring Hop Stupid, Little Sumpin, Censored Ale, IPA, Czech Pilsner and Dog Town Pale Ale. $50/person. Call 202-466-2676 for reservations

District Chop House – Meet Brewer, Barrett Lauer, and enjoy tours of the brewery along with half price beers at one of the Nation’s Capital’s finest Brew Pubs. Plus, Medi, the GM, is a good friend of mine!



Thursday August 26th

District Pour House and Coney Island Lagers take you from NY to Boston. Jeremy from Shmaltz Brewing Company will be there talking and throwing beer around while the kitchen is batting up some lobster rolls.

Biergarten Haus presents Reissdorf Kolsch Firkins Night With Bill Catron. 7:00pm

Meridian Pint and Schlafly brewing company present Dan Kopman Co-Founder and Brew Master of St. Louis Brewing. Special rare tastings of Schlafly beers paired with unique offerings from the Merid2ian Pints wonderful kitchen.

The Reef presents “Rogue Ales Oyster Fest”

3,000 Oysters, 3 Shuckers, 3 Levels, 7 great beers from Rogue Ales! What could be better? Plus, if the weather’s nice, you can enjoy yourself on the roof and feel like you’re not in Adams Mo.

Friday August 27th

The Black Squirrel – Get yourself to Adam’s Morgan and meet the brewer of Flying Dog and drink some local beer made by local folks.