It feels like just yesterday we were breaking news about a big brewer in Virginia merging with a smaller brewer in New York City! Do you remember? The 21st night of September? We do!

November is shaping up to be as busy as October, but hopefully you aren’t triple-booked every weekend as we look forward to some very exciting events around town and in Maryland and Virginia. Stay up to date with DC Beer and if you’re able, support us on Patreon because it will get you discounts at places like The Brew Shop on our beer of the month (more on that later). As we say goodbye to October, remember to support your locals, some of whom took home Great American Beer Festivals Medals as Jake reported.

The Genetically Unapologetic Shirt Fundraiser for Jasmine DiIl of Liquid Intrusion is still going, so grab a shirt and support!

BREWERY ANNIVERSARIES. Happy Beerthday to our friends at:

Lost Generation and BabyCat both turn 3 on 11/1! BabyCat’s Bethesda taproom is now open!

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

Sunday, November 9th: 2-5pm. We are back at Denizens for this month’s Beer Share! We'll order some Denizens food and beers because we support our beer share hosts, and because Denizens makes some excellent beers. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and expand your beer palate. Cheers! Read the rules and RSVP.

Wednesday, November 12th. 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, but not too serious.

Tuesday, November 18th. 6:30-8:30pm. Come hang out with us at the WBCC Chill Night Social at Right Proper Shaw for a laid-back evening of good vibes and great company! Join us for the WBCC Chill Night Social at Right Proper Shaw! Come hang out with us at Right Proper Brewing Company for a night of fun and relaxation. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to unwind, meet new people, and enjoy some great brews. Whether you're a longtime member or new to the club, everyone is welcome to join in on the fun! Open to all women and non-binary folks who strive for equality, education and inclusion in craft beverage spaces. Don't miss out on the chance to connect with fellow beer enthusiasts and have a great time. Mark your calendars and get ready for a chill night at Right Proper Shaw!

November’s beer of the month as chosen by Jordan is The Veil’s Crucial Crucial Shredder Shredder IPA, a lower abv hazy IPA. Go to the Brew Shop and grab a four pack! DC Beer Patreon members get 10% off!

Articles:

Brand spanking new, in a local neighborhood, DC Beer gives a warm welcome to The Harp, Cask & Kiln in Brookland.

Have you had any Dovetail lately? Mike wrote them up for his favorite feature, What’s in Stein’s Stein?

Staff Picks: Local Events Spotlight

Sat. Nov. 1: On Saturday November 1st we welcome back Navigator Bear, which will be released at City-State. It is the return of Navigator Red Ale, brewed at Red Bear! We’ll have more on City-State’s transition from a brewery to a taproom with a contract brewed beer brand very soon. Come on down to the Metropolitan Branch Trail to celebrate, 705 Edgewood St NE, Washington, DC 20017.

Sat. Nov. 1st: BabyCat 3rd Halloween-iversary Party! 12-11pm Kensington. All day party featuring live music by Stringtown and Vinyl Fever, costume contests, food and more.

Sat. Nov 1st to Sat. Nov 8th: Pizzeria Paradiso 34th anniversary deals. Enjoy your favorite 9” pizza and a draft beer for the special anniversary price of $19.91. Free sweet treats on Saturday the 8th!

We live every day like it’s International Stout Day, but on Thurs. Nov 6 it really is International Stout Day. Maybe someone will have deals on stouts…

Sat. Nov 8th: Lost Generation will celebrate their 3rd Anniversary. The party goes nearly all day and you can celebrate their beerthday with 6 new beer releases including exciting collab releases and two barrel aged stouts (you may recall they released 5 beers for their 2nd anniversary), live music, and more! 327 S St NE, Washington, DC 20002.

Sat. Nov. 8th: Atlas Brew Works’ newest location, Atlas Bridge District Brewery & Tap Room, will open its doors to the public on Saturday, November 8, at 11am. In celebration of its opening weekend, Atlas Bridge District will offer a free slice of Andy's Pizza with purchase of a pint of beer on Saturday, November 8, and Sunday, November 9, during normal operating hours. Read a bit about the new space.

Mon. Nov. 10th 5-7pm @ Max’s Taphouse: Pink Boots Maryland Happy Hour.

Thurs. Nov. 20th: Streetcar 82 @ 7pm. What’s in My Beer? – Malt Tasting with Bear Branch Malt. ASL interpreter provided. Join Brad Humbert, Maltster & Owner of Bear Branch Malt, as he takes you on a journey from grain to glass. Learn how different malt styles shape the flavors in your favorite beers—and taste them yourself to understand the profiles each brings to a beer.

Fri. Nov 21st: Port City Brewing Double Beer release: Tmave Pivo & a Cranberry Gose

Fri. Nov 28th: 3rd Annual F*** Black Friday Makers Market, 12-4pm @ Right Proper Shaw. We think you’ll see a bunch of breweries do special releases for Black Friday, too. Watch brewery social media channels as we get closer to Thanksgiving.

Sat. Nov. 29th: Noon-5pm Port City Brewing Will host their annual Small Business Saturday market with Made in ALX. Featuring interactive arts and crafts, holiday shopping, Santa and more!

AND… Eebee’s will be open in November! The highly anticipated neighborhood and baseball-themed bar by Emily Brown will open its doors next month! With Emily’s beer director experience and beer friends from all over, you know Eebee’s beer program is going to be unmatched in the Shaw neighborhood. Follow her new bar on Insta (she has already posted teaser stories of the burger and side pull game.

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

Podcasts: 

Tune in to the The DC Beer Show for our latest episode with Blindhouse Beer Company featuring Tyler Wert. Future guests include journalist Dave Infante.

THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING DC BEER MEMBERS!

We welcomed new members and beer friends this past month and obviously had a freakin’ blast with everyone.

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Cheers, The DC Beer Team