Greg Parnas

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Greg Parnas, is a contributing writer to DC Beer and local alcoholic beverage attorney. If you'd like to discuss more about this issue, or other concerns with beer and the law, please feel free to reach him at Greg@dcbeer.com.

I’m Just a Bill: The 2021 DMV Brewery Legislative Round-Up, Part 2, Maryland and Virginia

Greg ParnasFebruary 17, 2021February 18, 2021

by Greg ParnasFebruary 17, 2021February 18, 2021

At the start of 2020, the outlook for local breweries was generally very bright. The Maryland and Virginia brewers’ guilds had significant legislative victories in 2019. The...

I’m Just a Bill: The 2021 DMV Brewery Legislative Round-Up, Part 1, DC Brewers’ Guild

Greg ParnasFebruary 17, 2021February 17, 2021

by Greg ParnasFebruary 17, 2021February 17, 2021

At the start of 2020, the outlook for local breweries was generally very bright. The Maryland and Virginia brewers’ guilds had significant legislative victories in...

DC Beer Week 2020 Adapts to These Uncertain Times

Greg ParnasSeptember 10, 2020September 28, 2020

by Greg ParnasSeptember 10, 2020September 28, 2020

It’s that time of the year again folks, DC Beer Week! Entering its 12th year, DC Beer Week is the annual celebration of all things...

Anxo and Capitol Cider Innovate in a New Climate

Greg ParnasJuly 7, 2020July 20, 2020

by Greg ParnasJuly 7, 2020July 20, 2020

Adapting to new circumstances is essential to keeping the craft community afloat. Two area cideries, Capitol Cider House and ANXO, are doing just that. Starting...

Emergency Government Action Needed to Save Breweries

Greg ParnasMarch 19, 2020April 7, 2020

by Greg ParnasMarch 19, 2020April 7, 2020

Without immediate action by government, many of your favorite breweries, bars, and restaurants will not survive government-mandated shutdowns....

Ursa Rising: Red Bear Brewing, Year One

Greg ParnasMarch 5, 2020March 9, 2020

by Greg ParnasMarch 5, 2020March 9, 2020

Red Bear Brewing Co. is celebrating its one-year anniversary and shared their greatest achievements — as well as some lessons they've learned — with DC...

2019 Legislative Roundup

Greg ParnasDecember 12, 2019December 18, 2019

by Greg ParnasDecember 12, 2019December 18, 2019

In our 2019 Legislative Roundup, DC Beer sat down with Paul Dean of the DCBG and Kevin Atticks of BAM to discuss their 2019 wins...

CBMTRA Part Deux: The Excising

Greg ParnasNovember 4, 2019November 7, 2019

by Greg ParnasNovember 4, 2019November 7, 2019

The excise tax reductions in the CBMTRA are due to expire at the end of this year, so the Brewers Association is working to renew...

1st Ever Fun Run for DC Beer Week!

Greg ParnasSeptember 4, 2019September 3, 2019

by Greg ParnasSeptember 4, 2019September 3, 2019

The 1st DC Beer Week Fun Run happens Sept. 8, at 10 AM, and takes participants on a 2-mile trek between Right Proper Brookland and...

DC Beer Week 2019 Solidarity Beer: a Killer Keller

Greg ParnasSeptember 2, 2019August 31, 2019

by Greg ParnasSeptember 2, 2019August 31, 2019

The 2019 DC Solidarity Beer, a traditional kellerbier, will be available on draft at breweries throughout D.C. and in cans at Bluejacket while supplies last....

Snallygaster 2019: Unlimited Pours and New Breweries

Aslin Alexandria Opens…with an asterisk

Meridian Pint Closing in Columbia Heights

10 Beers for 10 Years: Bock to…

Founders Fallout: Local Bars and Shops React…

Beer Delivery and Pickup: DAILY UPDATES

Mad Fox Closing, Surprising Fans

The Czech’s in the Mail: Breweries Begin…