Here we go! SAVOR Beer Week official starts today with handful of great events to kick off the festivities. Remember, this is a marathon not a sprint so pace yourself and finish strong!
Official SAVOR Week Kick Off Event: Crabs and Crafts at Policy
Join your fellow craft beer lovers for the Official SAVOR Beer Week DC kickoff event at Policy. It’s a crafts and crab feast featuring Flying Dog, Heavy Seas, Port City, DC Brau and Dogfish Head beers. All beers will be $5 and include specialty casks. Chef Brian Murphy will be cooking full crabs with all the fixings and brewery reps will be on hand. Takes place from 12 pm to 5 pm, indoors and out. Don’t miss a great day of fun, sun and beer. Policy: 1904 14th St. NW, DC; 202-387-7654; www.policydc.com.
Ommegang Tap Takeover at Smith Commons
Featuring Ommegang beer on special and $1 oysters. Smith Commons: 1245 H St., NE, DC; 202-396-0038
Every beer is just $5. Featured brews:
• Ommegang Gnomegang (Belgian Strong Ale 9.5% ABV)
• Ommegang Witte (Belgian White 5.1% ABV)
• Ommegang Abbey Ale (Abbey Dubbel 8.5% ABV)
• Ommegang Rare Vos (Belgian Ale 6.5% ABV)
3 Stars Brewing Company Debut !
Churchkey will be pouring the first keg of “The Syndicate”, a collaboration between 3 Stars and Evolution Craft Brewing Company. The beer, a saison brewed with a peppercorn mélange, is intended for DC’s summer months and should not be missed!