Savor mania hit D.C. with a wollop of events and meet-the-brewer gatherings all over town. From book signings with Sam Calagione to rare tastes of Three Floyds Dark Lord, beer lovers all over the District had amazing opportunities to try new beers and mingle with the artisans behind the brews. Now that it’s over, DC Beer wants to know: What was your favorite event? And if you were one of the lucky few who got to attend Savor, what was your favorite beer and food pairing? What Savor-week events would you like to see next year?
We’d love to hear from you!
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PJ and JT from Flying Dog
L to R: PJ, Deverie, JT from Flying Dog, Andrew
Orr Shtuhl (the Beerspotter) and friends
With friends from Lagunitas Brewing
Tags: SAVOR
First of all, planning was key — we had carefully taken the list of breweries and beers, and narrowed it down to around 40 beers. If you can taste more than 40 beers and keep track of what you’re drinking, good luck to you. We also tried to focus on stuff that we don’t often see around here, so while Oskar Blues rules, we passed them by.
Avery didn’t have the Maharaja IPA; they had something (I think a double IPA) that was even yummier.
Foothills Sexual Chocolate still astounding.
The Old Bay chocolates . . . just odd. Not bad, just odd.
Alaskan Smoked Porter? Great. Deschutes? It took guts to bring two stouts, but both were delicious.
New Holland Mole Ocho — I’ve never had anything like it. I would love to have a full glass of this, and see how those spices react as the beer warms a little.
Rock Bottom Des Moines Belo Tripel Double IPA: Wow; the Belgian IPA trend rocks on.
But the WINNER in our group — and even the non-hopheads conceded it was delicious — Sweetwater IPA!
Agree with the comments that planning was key – we picked about 30 beers as “must try” and then added from there. Also agree that the Mole Ocho was fantastic and so very different – only outdone by the server’s shirt.
Schlafly Reserve series beers were both fantastic.
Started and finished the night w/ Deschutes Abyss. Both Deschutes offerings were great, and it was nice to see them on the east coast.
Chocolate Oak Aged Yeti was great – maybe more chocolate that the truffles they were serving.
Both Lost Abbey were great, always nice to have some of their beer.
Brewer’s Art was the surprise winner for our out-of-town guests – the green peppercorn trippel was perfect on a hot, humid DC night. Look forward to enjoying more of their work in Baltimore.
Dogfish Bitches Brew didn’t impress – I was actually a bit disappointed, but always nice to have Sam pour a glass of a new offering.
Finally, it is great to hear and see so many positive reviews of Sweetwater. I lived in Atlanta the last 10 years, and can credit Sweetwater solely with my love of craft beer. I remember many hot, Atlanta summer days sitting on bags of grain in the brewery drinking IPA’s on the “tour.” It is wonderful to see them get recognition they deserve.
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