Welcome back to The DC Beer Show, your go-to source for everything craft beer in the DC area! In this enlightening episode, our host, Michael Stein, is joined by an illustrious panel featuring Christian Gregory, John Sten, Justin Hawke, and Ryan Dorosky, recorded live at Snallygaster 2024. Together, they navigate the intricate web of beer importing…

This very special episode of The DC Beer Show was recorded LIVE at Snallygaster 2024 and is hosted by Andy MacWilliams, DC Beer Member and namesake of DC Beer's "Andy Award." Andy leads a panel of outstanding brewery owners and professionals, including: Adam Goodwin, Founder and Head Brewer at Charles Towne Fermentory in Charleston, South Carolina.…

Welcome back to The DC Beer Show! Our lively hosts Michael Stein, Brandy Holder, and Jacob Berg are joined by special guests Josh and Jenna Chapman of Upweller for a flavorful and fascinating episode. Kicking things off, Michael sips on Plank beer Dunkle Weitzenbach, Brandy delights in a medley of 838 Irish stout, Proper IPA, and service Hellas Lag…

Welcome back to another deliciously engaging episode of The DC Beer Show! Join your hosts Jacob Berg and Brandy Holder as they dive deep into the world of craft beer, joined by an all-star lineup of guests: Sebastian Sauer, Brett Robison, Christian Layke, and Chris Bonnell! Today's episode kicks off with a quick rundown of Oktoberfest events. Then …

Welcome back to The DC Beer Show, where hosts Mike Stein, Brandy Holder, and Jake Berg, along with their special guest Greg Engert, give you the ultimate preview of the highly anticipated Snallygaster beer festival in this exciting episode! We start with a tantalizing overview of what’s brewing for this year's Snallygaster. This year’s fest promise…

Welcome back to the DC Beer Show! This episode, DCBS-106, is brimming with beer buzz and culinary delights as our hosts Brandy Holder, Michael Stein, and Jacob Berg dive into the vibrant beer scene with esteemed guests Chef Janny Kim and head brewer Rob Fink from Jailbreak Brewing Company. First, the hosts catch up on their latest beer escapades, w…

In an era where craft beer innovation reigns supreme, there is a potent nostalgia for flavors of the past. The Senate Maerzen beer, a gem originally brewed by Christian Heurich in 1933, has recently been revived, bringing a slice of Washington D.C.'s rich brewing history back into the spotlight. This renaissance of flavor is not merely a passion pr…

In the ever-evolving world of beer, maintaining a competitive edge can feel like navigating a stormy sea. Dan Kopman, former CEO of Heavy Seas and co-founder of Schlafly Beer, provides a seasoned perspective on the complexities and potential of the brewing industry. "Early mover advantage is a double-edged sword," Kopman observes, a note of caution…

Welcome back to The DC Beer Show, your go-to podcast for all things local brew and beyond! In our latest episode, "Random Acts of Brewing Kindness," hosts Michael Stein, Jacob Berg, and Jordan Harvey dive into some frothy conversations with special guests Branden Roth and Steve McIntyre from RAK Brewing. It's an episode brimming with brewing wisdom…

Welcome back to The DC Beer Show! This episode is a deep dive into the ever-evolving world of craft beer with your amiable hosts, Jacob Berg, Michael Stein, and Brandy Holder. They're joined by Justin Desmarais, our insightful guest from Allied Beverages, who has some exciting news and industry secrets to share. Brandy kicks things off by giving a …

Welcome back to The DC Beer Show, where our fabulous hosts Brandy Holder, Michael Stein, Jacob Berg, and Jordan Harvey whisk you away into the dynamic world of craft beer with special guests Jinson Chan and Michael Pawley. In this lively episode, the gang has a blast delving into some exciting developments and announcements in the DC beer scene. Th…

Jake, Mike, Brandy, and Jordan celebrate their 100th Episode together in this LIVE recording from Lost Generation with an audience of DC Beer members and industry friends. Special thanks to Lost Generation and Andy's Pizza for sponsoring this episode! Thanks to our monthly supporters Michael O'Connor Favio Garcia Josh Ellen Daniels Juan Deliz Mike …

Welcome back to The DC Beer Show, where our enthusiastic hosts Jake, Mike, Jordan, and Brandy crack open the latest in the craft beer scene. In this episode, we're thrilled to sit down with Bill Butcher and Sam Terhune from the renowned Port City Brewing! On the menu today, we dive deep into the world of hazy beers, starting with a shout-out to the…

Welcome to another effervescent episode of The DC Beer Show! In this installment, hosts Brandy Holder, Michael Stein, and Jacob Berg dive into the ever-fascinating world of brew pubs, craft beers, and the culinary delights that pair with them. Brandy kicks off the episode under the warm DC evening, lamenting her current drink of choice (wine, due t…

Get ready to dive into the deep end of the beer pool with The DC Beer Show! Belgian beer buffs, take note: Chuck Cook of Drink Belgian Beer (https://drinkbelgianbeer.com) preps us for his trip to Cantillon Zwanze Day in Brussels and corrects Jake's misconceptions about that fine brewing establishment. He might make our Jordan sad with his harsh wor…

Roll out the barrels and pop open those NA brews, because The DC Beer Show hosts are back with an episode that's all malt, hops, and sober sips! Let's dive into episode "Valley Malt: A Grain Changer" with Michael Stein, Brandy Holder, Jacob Berg, and Jordan Harvey at the helm, sharing their love for barley and bubbles. Our hosts kick things off wit…

Pop the top off your favorite brew and settle in for an enlightening episode of The DC Beer Show, as hosts Michael Stein, Brandy Holder, and Jacob Berg take you on another craft beer journey. We've got all the events coming up in DMV, but today's focus is on the incomparable Dr. J. Jackson-Beckham. In this special session, Mike Stein dives deep int…

Welcome to the latest episode of DC Beer, where hosts Michael Stein, Brandy Holder, and Jacob Berg are joined by the illustrious Jenny Pfafflin of Dovetail Brewery! The crew starts the show with a lively discussion of their current libations, offering tantalizing tasting notes and sharing anecdotes about their favorite brews. As the conversation un…

Buckle up, beer aficionados! In this frothy installment of The DC Beer Show, our jovial hosts Michael Stein, Brandy Holder, and Jacob Berg, along with our esteemed guest LaTreace Harris, take us on a sudsy journey that's as educational as it is intoxicating! Pouring into the conversation, LaTreace spills the hops on her vibrant experiences at Oktob…

Welcome back to The DC Beer Show, where the hosts, Michael Stein, Brandy Holder, and Jacob Berg, sit down with guests Bobby Bump and Courtney Rominiyi to discuss the exciting world of craft beer. This episode, "Moving Black Brews," is a deep dive into collaborations, flavors, and the ever-evolving craft beer scene. The conversation kicks off with B…

Pop open a brew and settle in with The DC Beer Show! Special guests Julie Verratti and Jeff Ramirez from Denizens Brewing Co. join in to chat about their love for beer diversity and the return of the Winter Cask Classic. After a hiatus, Brandy returns, sipping and sharing her latest beer indulgences. Michael and Jacob aren't far behind, extolling t…

In this episode of The DC Beer Show, hosts Michael Stein, Jacob Berg, and Jordan Harvey kick off the New Year with a slew of upcoming events in the local craft beer scene. Jake sits down with Austin Eason and Justin Broady from Strange Fruit Brewing to discuss their rapid growth and collaboration with DC Beer to brew a Hazy Pale Ale with the help o…

Welcome back to The DC Beer Show. In this episode, Michael, Brandy, Jacob, and Richard delve into the intersecting worlds of craft beer and culinary finesse with guest Mike Earle. Mike discusses his approach to integrating food flavors directly from beer ingredients, highlighting his love of Sugar Creek Malting's distinctive smoked malts (and every…

Welcome back to The DC Beer Show, where we're raising our glasses and diving into the world of craft beer in the DMV. In this episode, we join hosts Michael Stein, Brandy Holder, Jacob Berg, Richard Fawal, and Jordan Harvey for a lively conversation about brews, breweries, and beer sellers in DC, Maryland, Virginia, and beyond (including Kroger?). …

Welcome back to another effervescent episode of DC Beer, where we tap into the heart of the region's craft brew scene! Jacob Berg, joined by our veritable encyclopedia of ale Michael Stein and Papa Beer Richard Fawal, leads us through an episode brimming with insights from the local beer world. We start by checking in with metrobar's John Groth, wh…

Welcome to another episode of The DC Beer Show. Michael Stein, Brandy Holder, Jacob Berg, and Jordan Harvey discuss their beverage preferences for Thanksgiving, dive into their favorite brands and types of beverages, and even their plans to find the perfect table beer. The highlight of the episode is, of course, their esteemed guest, Andy Hannas. A…

Another great episode of The DC Beer Show this week! Brandy Holder, Jacob Berg, and guest host Richard Fawal run through some upcoming events and provide a sneak peek into one of the panels we hosted at Snallygaster. Jake speaks with Jared Pulliam and Anne Cheo from Lost Generation in DC about their 1st Anniversary celebration on November 11, inclu…

We have a jam-packed episode of The DC Beer Show, the podcast where we dive deep into the world of craft beer in the nation's capital. Our hosts, Michael Stein, Brandy Holder, Jacob Berg, and Jordan Harvey, cover a few key events and recap Snallygaster. First, Jordan sat down with the owners and head brewer of BabyCat Brewery in Kensington, Marylan…

Welcome back to another exciting episode of DC Beer, the podcast where we dive deep into the world of craft beer in the nation's capital. We have a fantastic lineup for you in today's episode, with our hosts Michael Stein, Brandy Holder, Jacob Berg, and Jordan Harvey — joined by special guest host Breeze Galindo! We're also joined by special guests…

Welcome back to another exciting episode of DC Beer! On today's show, we're diving into the world of the Whelans and their brand-new bottle shop and pub in Potomac Village, Maryland. Join your hosts, Brandy Holder and Jacob Berg, as they chat with Emma and Greg Whelan about their journey in the beer industry and the amazing things happening at thei…

Welcome back to another episode of the DC Beer Show! Today's episode has much to cover, including an exciting new event at Solace Outpost Falls Church. We'll also dive into the upcoming Octoberfest events and beer happenings around the DMV area. We'll be joined by Russell Carpenter, head brewer at Solace Outpost in Falls Church, to get the inside s…

Welcome back to another exciting episode of the DC Beer Show! We have a lot to cover, so let's dive in. First up, Brandy and Jordan share some of the top events coming up in the DC beer scene, from MegaFest to new releases and, of course, the DC Beer Share. Amber Farris joins us to review Barrel and Flow, Pittsburgh's black-owned beer festival that…

With Mike and Jake out, Brandy leads this episode with Jordan and guest hosts Richard Fawal and Matt Splain. They cover upcoming events, the latest Snallygaster reports, and the news about InBev selling off its craft beer portfolio. Then Brandy speaks with Alex Lynch, founder of Mieza Blendery in Alexandria, Virginia, about his unique approach and …

In this episode of the DC Beer Show, Papa Beer joins Jake, Mike and Brandy to talk about August events, from the Urban Garden / Red Bear Collab (Peachy Keen) to the Denizens Open House and DC Brau's celebration of Jerry Garcia's birthday. This leads the gang to demand that local breweries start having Steely Dan appreciation days because STEELY DAN…

In this captivating installment, our hosts delve into upcoming craft beer events and some crazy news about Valor Brew Pub. On the lighter side, Jordan chats with Elliott Johnson of Soul Mega about the next Summer beer release and their Second Annual MEGAFEST. On Saturday, July 15, events include the All-American Beer Festival at the Bullpen, the Ol…

Welcome to The DC Beer Show! This week, we're diving into DC's thriving craft beer and beverage scene. Brandy, Mike, and Jake discuss their current drinks, including a black lager and Amaro. Jake shares a recipe for an Amaro-beer cocktail. Get out and about to the latest events happening in the beer community, including lagers and saisons at Church…

Welcome to the DC Beer Show, where we celebrate the passion and camaraderie of the DC beer community. In this episode, we're raising a glass to Pride Month and local breweries, and we've got a lot to cover! We're discussing everything from beer festivals to collaborations among our favorite breweries. We're also highlighting the work of Jamal Lemon…

In this episode, we dive into the changing landscape of the craft beer industry, including Flying Dog's acquisition by FX Matt, the closure of the Guinness brewery in Halethorpe, Maryland, and the closing of Astrolab. We also shout out the Lost Generation/Bluejacket/50 Hertz Tingly Foods collaborative beer Tiger Spirit, which supports Chefs Stoppin…

Beer can taste delicious, but how good can it be if it doesn’t do fantastic things for its community? Josh Chapman thought long and hard about this question. So he started charting a path with Black Narrows Brewing to take simple ingredients from local sources to make delicious beer in Chincoteague, VA. Mike shares a pint with Josh, Co-founder and …

Leon Harris was stationed in the military in Holland, came home, started homebrewing, and since then, he’s done just about everything in the beer industry. From brewing to helping build breweries from the ground up, Leon Harris is a beloved figure in our local beer scene. Jordan sits down with Leon to hear his story of becoming a brewer at Port Cit…

We all love a fantastic beer can label. So we decided to talk with the person who is the local mastermind behind many of our beloved DMV beer can designs. Philip Pilgrim is an elementary school art teacher by day and a beer label artist by night. Brandy sits down with Philip and chats about his art business, Art & Ale, and his journey in creating t…

After the wonderful Meet & Greet with women in craft beverage in DC, we wanted to keep the party going with two women leading the DC Beer scene today. Brandy talks with Carly Klima of Port City and Bri DeOrsey of Right Proper Brookland to tell us about their journeys in the industry and the efforts to make beer more inclusive and welcoming. Carly a…

Every beer scene needs people willing to teach others and walk them through the beer business. Julie Verratti is this person in the DC Beer community. Richard, Jordan, and Brandy ventured out to Denizens Brewing the other night to talk with Julie, Chief Beer Officer at Denizens. Julie is incredibly generous with her time and helps people learn how …

Stroop, There It Is! While it’s our current favorite catchphrase, it’s also the title of one the best beers of the season, a collaboration masterpiece from Black Viking Brewing and Red Bear. We’ve been noticing that Black Viking is crushing it in the DC Beer scene, so Brandy got the scoop with owner Shaun Taylor. To Shaun, the beer business is what…

You may have heard about Urban Garden Brewing’s collaboration beer with City State Brewing, Roses Aren’t Dead. But that’s not the only exciting news from UGB and City State. Mike gets the scoop with Eamoni Collier of UGB and James Warner of City State to hear the exciting news coming down the pike. Eamoni and James also discuss the challenges and v…

We’re talking Pink…Pink Boots, that is! The Pink Boots Society DC Chapter works daily to make beer more approachable and inclusive. Brandy talks with Pink Boots leaders Bri Turner and Paulette Palacios about how Pink Boots is creating a more inclusive beer community in DC and embracing people from all backgrounds and fermentations. They share how t…

Crooked Run Fermentation is leaping over state lines and coming to the District. Jake talks with Jake Endres of Crooked Run to get the details on their expansion into Union Market, the legal process for transporting beer over state lines, their upcoming pairing of pizza and beer, and their journey entering the wine and cider space. In other news, w…

Liquid Intrusion Brewing Company, also known as LIBCo, is indeed intruding – in the best way possible. As the first black-owned brewery in Prince George’s County, founders Andrew and Jasmine Dill are looking to disrupt the brewing market in Southern Maryland. Andrew Dill lost his job at a beer bar when the COVID-19 lockdown began, and he was left w…

We’re wrapping up a year of beer, so we recount the beer happenings we loved most in 2022, the ones we loved least, and the ones we can’t wait for in 2023. Then, Mike celebrates anniversaries with Thor Cheston of Right Proper Brewing Company. Right Proper Shaw is turning nine, while their Brookland location turns seven. Huzzah! Thor shares the acco…

Well, there’s good beer news, and there’s bad beer news. We’ll start with the bad news. And that is, beloved Rocket Frog Brewing is closing their doors this weekend. Richard Hartogs joins the show to tell us about the last few years for Rocket Frog, the highs, the lows, and the difficult economics of brown ales. Richard and Jake discuss: if brown a…