The summer has flown by, and we’re not sure exactly we have to show for it, but hey, that’s the blur of the hazy heat. Let’s prepare for the last month of summer break and enjoy the lighter rush hour traffic before folks start taking their kids back to school. We would love to know some of the cool breweries and beer adventures you’ve had this summer, so tag us @dcbeer on the socials. Happy birthday month to our very own editor in chief Jacob Berg and our beer historian hero and lager loving partner Mike Stein!
As we get ready to celebrate International Beer Day on August 8th, let’s take a look at some of the recent noteworthy beer news.

Our dear friend and one helluva brewer, Josh Chapman, has accepted a position with Sojourn Fermentory. Though we are a bit disappointed that we won’t get to see Josh as often and enjoy his creations at Right Proper, it is an understandable, yet bittersweet change that is best for Josh and his fantastic family. As the new Director of Production at theSuffolk, Virginia brewery brought to you by beer friends Jinson Chan and Mike Pauley, Josh will no doubt bring all of his admirable, wonderful qualities to the role, and will be closer to his home “between the Bay and the Sea.” Go take a long weekend and go visit Josh at his new digs.

We also learned that Frederick, Maryland’s Idiom Brewing is for sale; as is Herndon, Virginia’s Juicy, which is looking for a new Virginia location; and there will be a big merger announcement coming in August involving a local brewery that will likely surprise some. And of course, our dear Dynasty folks are closing their Ashburn location, though we still haven’t heard if they’ve been able to find a buyer.

What beer news have you heard? Check out some of our upcoming events and some other noteworthy brew events this month. 👇

 DC Beer Events Spotlight

Friday, August 22nd: August Beer Share Hosted by Silver Branch - Come join us for our monthly beer share in Silver Spring. You spoke, we listened, and now we have another Friday night share. It's a great opportunity to meet fellow beer enthusiasts, sample & swap brews, and enjoy a fun evening together. Whether you're a seasoned beer connoisseur or just starting to explore the world of craft beer, this event is perfect for you. Bring in some fun, delicious, special beers to share…because sharing is caring. See you there!

Wednesday, August 20. 6:30-9pm - Capital Trivia x DC Beer @ Other Half Brewing, Ivy City Come party with Jordan, listen to good music, enjoy some hazies, and play trivia. It’s seriously fun.

Womxn’s Brew Culture Club heads to Henceforth Tues. 26th 6-8:30pm

Come and be a part of the Womxn's Brew Culture Club as we explore the world of craft brews at this inclusive event. Whether you're a seasoned beer aficionado or just looking to have a good time, this event is perfect for you! (If you're not into drinking or don't do beer, they have wine and other options) This is just a relaxing evening to hang out and Connect with like-minded individuals, share your love for brews, and discover new favorites! RSVP to 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 own tabs during the event, no entrance fee.

BEER OF THE MONTH!!!

Beer of the Month at The Brew Shop in Arlington: Bear Chase Brewing, Kodiak Kolsch. This several times award winning beer is Jake’s pick this month, and bonus…our DC Beer members get a discount!

Articles:

Oktoberfest in June? First to Market, First to Sell 

Andy on Smoothie Sours - An Ode to Smoothie Sours. Yes, Really.

Stein on the largest brewery in DC, which is a little more complicated than one might realize.

Staff Picks - Local Events Spotlight

Fri. Aug. 1st. Meet the brewer, Andrew Shore, and a DC Brau rep at Pizzeria Paradiso Dupont Circle during Happy Hour from 4-6pm.

Fri. Aug. 8th starts at 11am: THE CANTILLON BLOW OUT: RARE DRAFTS, VINTAGE BOTTLES & LIMITED GIFT PACKS! The Sovereign will pour rare kegs of Cantillon, along with a selection of Cantillon bottles pulled from our private collection, and a limited amount of curated lambic gift sets.

Wed. Aug. 13th. 6pm: Join ChurchKey for an interactive blind tasting class led by LaTreace Harris, a popular beer educator also known as The Beery Godmother. To celebrate the occasion, we’ll even pour a special keg of LaTreace’s brand new collaboration with Schilling Beer Company! For this special event, LaTreace will blind taste through 5 beers with participants, going over taste and sensory components until you’re able to uncover the style and specific beer name. Successful participants will be able to win prizes, including merchandise from The Beery Godmother!

Sat. Aug 16 Port to Port Beer Festival 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Port City Brewing Co RSVP Port to Port Beer Festival is BACK! They’re bringing together breweries from cities near and far to showcase their finest brews—this is your chance to explore unique flavors from all over the world, all in one spot. (While we’re at it, Port City is currently hiring in the brewhouse/production, if you’re itching to get into the beer world.)

Sat. Aug. 30th. 2-10pm DYNASTY BREWING CO’s 7th and FINAL Ashburn Anniversary Party Help Dynasty throw the biggest bash, Ashburn's Last Hurrah, their 7th and final anniversary party at the Ashburn Brewhouse location. They'll have special Anni beer releases, including the first ever brewed beer, a hazy IPA, and even an @ocelotbrewing Collab. They'll be throwing down 70's style, inspired mostly by their psychedelic inducing and inspired labels throughout the years. With Live Music and food trucks. On stage that day @blackminivan1 and @ramaannoodles are back to rock the house. @paulysribshack and @tacotownva throwing down food. There may even be a costume contest for you and your dogs.....just maybe. It's a blast every year, but this year, they are going all out. Go big or go home right?

The Nature Conservancy’s 2025 OktoberForest Fest will be held on Sunday, September 7, from 12-6pm on the beautiful grounds of Fine Creek Brewing in Powhatan, VA.

Speaking of Virginia, happy tenth anniversary to Pen Druid!

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

Podcasts: 

The pod is STILL getting revamped and rebooted, so please stay tuned for updates on our next/re-debut episode! We miss ya’ll and we know you’re itching for some cool DC Beer chittin’ and chattin’!

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Cheers, The DC Beer Team