Churchkey Reopens Tonight, With Bottles and Cans To-Go!
For the first time in twenty-five months, ChurchKey is open, and there are a few changes afoot. The five casks have been cut to three...
Retailers
Nature is Healing: Smoke and Barrel and The Sovereign Reopen
by Jacob Berg
Beer-centric bars and restaurants with outdoor seating were able to continue operating during the pandemic, even during colder months, but some spots not blessed with...
The Czech is Still in the Mail: The Beer’s Here Newsletter and Retailers!
by Jacob Berg
About a year ago, we began compiling a list of breweries taking advantage of direct-to-consumer (DTC) laws to ship beer to Washington, DC and Virginia...
To-Go and Hi-XO: Anxo’s Beer and Cider Strategy
by Jacob Berg
“We only really did this because DC’s COVID relief measures allow for to-go sales,” says Sam Fitz, co-founder and co-owner of Anxo. “This” is partnering...
Gimme Shelter: Neighborhood Restaurant Group Strikes Again
by Jacob Berg
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has led to many bar and restaurant closings, but some beer-centric spots are forging ahead with opening. One such beer bar,...
How this Arlington Beer Store is Keeping Up Sales Despite COVID-19
Without a doubt, COVID-19 has affected the DC beer market, forcing local breweries and beer retailers to pivot their current sales models, furlough employees, or...
Breweries, Restaurants, and Retailers Pivot and Plan
For beer lovers in DC, the past decade has meant tremendous growth. On top of quality DC-made beer, steady streams of specialty beers have entered...
COVID-19: The Pivot to Package
Breweries, bars, and restaurants pivot to packaging food and dring for delivery and to-go as a result of COVID-19....
How to Help Local Breweries During the Coronavirus Pandemic
by Jacob Berg
People have asked how they can help local breweries, bars, and restaurants during the COVID-19 Coronavirus crisis we find ourselves in. Some of our suggestions...
Craft Coalition and Free State Serve Up Maryland’s Freshest
by Jacob Berg
The Craft Coalition and Free State Craft Beer work to make Maryland Breweries' beer available in DC, Virginia, and beyond....