We have a funny feeling April is going to be pretty good. We’re going to have some excellent weather, we have some great beer around us, and we’re ready to do some outside drinking. Plus, a new brewery is opening this month! Woohoo Henceforth! We’re super excited to share some April news with you and these events are real, no foolin’! Beware of your social media scroll today as countless brewers (9,000 of them?!?!) will try to fool you. We here at DC Beer are all facts and no cap. 

 DC Beer Events Spotlight

Saturday, April 5th. 2-5pm: MetroBar Cheers & Beers: A Cherry Blossom & Spring Beer Tasting Join us for a celebration of spring brews and cherry blossom beers from around the DMV! Your tickets get you access to the afternoon tasting, pours of each of the dozen beers, and discussion with the brewers and DC Beer teams. The event features two time slots (2:00pm and 3:30pm), and will take place at Metrobar’s 125-seat covered and heated railcar bar & lounge. Check out the beer lineup, including saisons, witbiers, rice lagers, stouts, IPAs, and more, with a beer for everyone's taste!

Sunday, April 13th. 1-3pm April Beer Share at Atlas Ivy City We’re back in Ivy City this month, come join us for our monthly beer share. As always, be respectful, buy beer from Atlas, support the brewery and staff, don’t drink and drive, and have a great time! RSVP if you plan to attend.

Wednesday, April 23rd. 6:30-9pm Capital Trivia x DC Beer @ OtherHalf Brewing, Ivy City Come party with Jordan, listen to good music, enjoy some hazies, and play trivia. It’s seriously fun.

Saturday, April 26th 1-3pm: Womxn’s Brew Culture Club goes to Shelter/Show of Hands.

Come join us for a fun-filled day at Shelter with the Womxn's Brew Culture Club as we explore the vibrant Show of Hands DC event! Connect with fellow brew enthusiasts, discover unique crafts, and support local artists. This in-person gathering promises to be a memorable experience. We'll be hosted by our Brandy alongside Shelter's bar manager Alie. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow beer enthusiasts and enjoy some delicious brews. Let's celebrate our love for beer and our inclusive community together! This event is open to women & non-binary folks seeking inclusive, educational & safe drinking spaces. Each attendee is responsible for their tabs during the event, no entrance fee.

Check out the WBCC on Instagram and DC BEER for all the local beer news.

Sunday, April 27th. 1-3pm  Womxn's Brew Culture Club Baltimore Branch Goes to PICKETT Brewing

Join the Womxn's Brew Culture Club Baltimore Branch as we head to Pickett Brewing for a fun-filled event! Get ready to explore the craft beer scene with like-minded individuals. This in-person gathering will take place at Pickett Brewing Company and will be hosted by our Baltimore Branch Lead Amber alongside Pickett's owner Kate. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow beer enthusiasts and enjoy some delicious brews. Let's celebrate our love for beer and our inclusive community together! This event is open to women & non-binary folks seeking inclusive, educational & safe drinking spaces. Each attendee is responsible for thier own tabs during the event, no entrance fee.

BEER OF THE MONTH!!!

Beer of the Month at The Brew Shop in Arlington: Power Boots 2025 Dry-Hopped Lager | 6.0% It’s a HOPPY brew with a hint of herbs and a crisp, limey finish with light tropical notes of berries. For those who love craft beer & kicking butt! DC Beer members get 10% off!

Articles:

Speaking of bevs and bites, check out our article on Denizens, “Talking Beer and Food with Denizens.”

Podcasts: 

Podcasts: Tune in this month for interviews and exciting episodes. Listen to the latest episode, Beer and Baseball with Emily Brown. Brown is the owner of the forthcoming Ebbe’s. Our next podcast guests will be Michael Spinello and Benjamin Mullett of Henceforth! Stay tuned.

Staff Picks - Local Events Spotlight

Fri. April 4th. Metropolitan Beer Trail Launch Day at Metrobar. The return of the 2025 Metropolitan Beer Trail Passport, linking twelve of the District’s most popular brew pubs and bars! Each location is walkable or bikeable via the Metropolitan Branch Trail, which stretches from Union Station northward through the neighborhoods of NoMa, Eckington, Edgewood, and Brookland.

Visit MetropolitanBeerTrail.com to pre-register NOW for your FREE digital passport and begin your journey on the Trail starting on April 4, 2025! Follow the hashtag #DrinkMBT for updates and special deals — the Trail is open through the end of the year! And check out our neighborhood Beer Trails!

Mon. Apr 7th. National Beer Day. National Beer Day is celebrated in the United States every year on April 7, marking the day that the Cullen–Harrison Act came into force after having been signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on March 22, 1933. In 2025, look for beer deals and events on this day, plus a cool article from us, wink wink!

Wed. March 12th. A GUIDED TASTING OF VINTAGE SIERRA NEVADA BIGFOOT! @ Churchkey. A guided tasting of 4 vintages of Sierra Nevada Brewing Company’s legendary Bigfoot barleywine! On this night, our good friend Chris Potter, Senior Distributor Sales Manager for Sierra Nevada, will lead you on an expedition exploring this legend in the pines.

Sat. April 26th. Allagash Saison Day begins at 11am at Bluejacket, one of six locations across the country to co-host Saison Day 2025. Five different Allagash saisons will pour in Navy Yard, plus Bluejacket’s saison collaboration brewed with Lost Generation, and 50 Hertz Tingly Foods. The 2025 version of Briefly Gorgeous is collaboration with Lost Generation (DC), and 50 Hertz Tingly Foods. This spelt saison was dry-hopped with Motueka and conditioned with green and red Szechuan peppercorns, along with yuzu. The event is free and all featured beers are a la carte.

More events at our site, and bars and breweries, please submit your events!

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Cheers, The DC Beer Team