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Meridian Pint and Ocelot Launch “Talking Backwards” Triple IPA Tonight

Bill DeBaunFebruary 3, 2016

by Bill DeBaunFebruary 3, 2016

Before Christmas, Jace Gonnerman and other members of the restaurant group that includes Meridian Pint, Brookland Pint, and Smoke & Barrel headed out to Ocelot Brewing Company to brew a...

Team Behind Meridian Pint, Smoke & Barrel to Open in Brookland

Jacob BergSeptember 12, 2013

by Jacob BergSeptember 12, 2013

It's been something of an open secret that Meridian Pint, Smoke & Barrel owner John Andrade wanted to open a third beer-centric restaurant in DC,...

CBC 2013 Events: Smoke and Barrel

Bill DeBaunFebruary 11, 2013

by Bill DeBaunFebruary 11, 2013

There are a number of events related to Craft Brewers Conference 2013. Although we have day-by-day line-ups posted, it may also be helpful for attendees...

“Wandering Belgian” IPA Debuts in DC

Michael SteinOctober 12, 2012

by Michael SteinOctober 12, 2012

About a month ago Josh Hubner and I brewed a beer. This beer was more ceremonious than all of the other beers we’ve ever made. After this...

Rare Beers, Babies, and Pretty Things – The Grain Bag, Volume I

Nick RakowskiSeptember 14, 2012

by Nick RakowskiSeptember 14, 2012

Welcome to the first ever installment of DCBeer.com’s The Grain Bag, where our crop of phenomenal (and dare I say handsome? I dare. I dare.)...

Smoke & Barrel and New Belgium Present TASTING BEER, with Super IPA’s DC Debut

Chris Van OrdenAugust 31, 2012

by Chris Van OrdenAugust 31, 2012

New Belgium and Smoke & Barrel love you, dedicated DC beer drinker. In fact, they love you so much that they’re going to show you...

DC Beer Week 2012 Event Line-up: The Smoke and Barrel

Bill DeBaunAugust 7, 2012

by Bill DeBaunAugust 7, 2012

DC Beer Week 2012 will take place from August 12-18. DCBeer is your spot to find the most comprehensive listing of DC Beer Week events....

Mad Fox Crosses River, Takes Over Smoke and Barrel on Wednesday

Michael SteinJuly 30, 2012

by Michael SteinJuly 30, 2012

One of the best brewpubs in the country, Mad Fox Brewing Company, is just across the river from those of us who work and live...

The Best Mid-Atlantic Brewery You’ve Never Heard Of

DCBeerJune 11, 2012

by DCBeerJune 11, 2012

Matt “Heff” Heffernan is the Tavernkeeper at the Smoke and Barrel and writes about beer and food pairings at @BeerPairing. Our region scored just one...

Odell Giving Away Tickets to SAVOR This Saturday at Smoke and Barrel

Bill DeBaunJune 6, 2012

by Bill DeBaunJune 6, 2012

Let me be up front with you right now and get this out of the way. This is a bit of a homer post. I...

Snallygaster 2019: Unlimited Pours and New Breweries

Aslin Alexandria Opens…with an asterisk

Meridian Pint Closing in Columbia Heights

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Mad Fox Closing, Surprising Fans

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