DC Beer week is officially underway, and there are a LOT of events to choose from. If you’re looking to explore some new brews tonight, here are five options around town.
San Francisco Gold Rush
When: Begins at 5
Where: Nanny O’Briens
The West Coast brewery Anchor Steam heads across the country to the taps of Nanny O’Briens where eight Anchor Steam beers will be on offer, including some from the rare Zymaster series.
Cask Night
When: Begins at 6
Where: District ChopHouse
For $50, you can get unlimited tastes of 15 different beers on cask. If that’s not enough, the ticket price also includes some light grub, raffle prizes, and a nice tasting glass.
Ommegang Tap Takeover with Vegetarian Beer Pairings
When: Begins at 5
Where: Meridian Pint
The Ommegang Brewery will control the taps with 13 beers, which Meridian will pair with six special vegetarian mini dishes.
Mystery Keg Tapping
When: Begins at 5
Where: Granville Moore’s
For all those Agatha Christie lovers out there, this one’s for you: Granville Moore’s will have a mystery beer on tap for one night only. Good luck figuring out what it is!
Cigarmaggedon
When: Begins at 5
Where: Jack Rose Dining Saloon
If you enjoy a good cigar with your beer, the Widmer Brothers Brewing and W. Curtis Draper Tobacconist are hosting a night featuring both at Jack Rose.
Bonus happening: Don’t miss the celebration of local beers at the Big Hunt tonight. It begins at 4.
