The Beauty of Barrett Lauer
DC Beer spoke with three of District ChopHouse head brewer Barrett Lauer’s former assistants about what he taught them and the best parts of working
Michael Stein
Black Brew Movement: 4 Leaders with a Passion
Black Brew Movement is a collective of four young black professionals who are working to make the metropolitan D.C. the beer community stronger.
A Salute to the Amazing Bill Madden and Mad Fox Brewing Company
Brewing legend Bill Madden is closing his Mad Fox Brewing Company. Local brewing leaders offer their memories and thoughts.
JulyPA Salutes Hotel Amarillo
Tim Ryan won the Pizza Paradiso's inaugural JulyPA homebrew competition with his hazy, fruity, creamy recipe, Hotel Amarillo.
Em Sauter Draws a Pint
Em Sauter is the creator of Pints and Panels, a fun cartoon detailing all the beers she enjoys. Em was kind enough to answer DC
BlackMan Brewing and the Art of Getting Better with Age
Barrett Tillman of BlackMan Brewing has a passion for pulling complexity out of wild yeast. It comes through in his MVP Saison, a hoppy brew
Mad Fox’s Kellerbier Kolsch
This Kolsch has existed in DC since before the Mad Fox Brewing Company existed in Falls Church. Easy drinking, it was born at the Capitol
Switchback Brewing Company: Smokin’ In The Brewhouse
Vermont’s Switchback Brewing Company was a hit at SAVOR 2019. Founder/Brewmaster Bill Cherry talks about their approach to rauchbier in this interview.
Port City Brewing Company’s Optimal Wit
First is best and the first beer distributed by Port City in 2011 was—you guessed it—Optimal Wit. This beer just keeps improving year after year.
Fritz Hahn on Virginia’s Dominance in DC Beer
Mike Stein asked Fritz Hahn, Nightlife Reporter and Beer Columnist for the Washington Post, whether Virginia breweries are getting more shine than DC breweries inside
