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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #4965 on: October 16, 2014, 04:25:30 pm »
if you live downtown...good deal on drafts in adams morgan
Mellow Mushroom
 $3 Bell's Two Hearted tasted like at 8pm and $3 Founder's Porter?


but then again you have to hang out with the crowd that patronizes Mellow mushroom
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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #4966 on: October 16, 2014, 04:33:49 pm »
We aged Two to the Dome (our Double IPA) in French Oak Chardonnay barrels and then blended it back with freshly brewed Dome.

meh.

the only thing i can say is atleast they don't hide what they do.  a lot of brewers would pawn that description off as "we brewed a solid IPA base and blended it with fresh IPA and bam!".  they are basically telling you up front it's a minor variation of something you've had before and it'll still suck.

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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #4967 on: October 16, 2014, 04:37:54 pm »
the crowd that patronizes Mellow mushroom
*shudders*
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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #4968 on: October 16, 2014, 04:45:23 pm »
the only thing i can say is atleast they don't hide what they do. 

i appreciate the honesty, but i'd appreciate creativity even more :D (in what they brew, not what they say...)

Those last two posts (and Brennser's CA post) make me think of bottle shares.  ;)

some of those may yet make an appearance, some day...
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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #4969 on: October 17, 2014, 08:17:43 am »
Deschutes should be here before the end of the month. I'm looking forward to having regular access to black butte porter and fresh squeezed ipa.

http://www.dcbeer.com/news/deschutes-announces-entry-dcnova-markets-premium-distributors

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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #4970 on: October 17, 2014, 09:15:15 am »
2015 sounds even more promising. I prefer Obsidian Stout to BBP, but this is a nice start!

Too bad we'll miss out in the Dissident!


Deschutes should be here before the end of the month. I'm looking forward to having regular access to black butte porter and fresh squeezed ipa.

http://www.dcbeer.com/news/deschutes-announces-entry-dcnova-markets-premium-distributors

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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #4971 on: October 17, 2014, 09:16:09 am »
Families?

if you live downtown...good deal on drafts in adams morgan
Mellow Mushroom
 $3 Bell's Two Hearted tasted like at 8pm and $3 Founder's Porter?


but then again you have to hang out with the crowd that patronizes Mellow mushroom

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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #4972 on: October 17, 2014, 09:18:21 am »
Families?
Hipster marijuana enthusiasts, I assumed.
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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #4973 on: October 17, 2014, 09:32:07 am »
Doesn't the clientele depend on location and time of day?

I've only been to the Adams-Morgan location once (meeting up with out of town relatives with kids, and our first choice, Smoke and Barrel, had too long of a wait), the crowd seemed like a typical youngish DC crowd...


Families?
Hipster marijuana enthusiasts, I assumed.

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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #4974 on: October 17, 2014, 09:33:29 am »
Doesn't the clientele depend on location and time of day?
Quite possibly. I've never been to the Adams Morgan one but have been to RVA and Chapel Hill. It was about a 50-50 blend of hipster-y looking college kids and dudes wearing hemp shirts.
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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #4975 on: October 17, 2014, 09:54:11 am »
I've also been to MM in Charlottesville and Asheville.

Charlottesville was heavier on the preppy college kids, with families blended in. Then again, I typically eat at times when families are out eating.

Asheville was heavier on the hemp people (with famliies blended in). But that's all of Asheville, isn't it?

I walked by the MM location in Denver, and it seemed to be filled with mainstream tourists who had no clue that better beer and food lay elsewhere.

From what I remember, the beer selection at Asheville was very good (this was years ago, there are better options in Asheville now), and the beer specials in C-ville were very good.

The Adams Morgan location seemed to be pricier and lacking selection.

Doesn't the clientele depend on location and time of day?
Quite possibly. I've never been to the Adams Morgan one but have been to RVA and Chapel Hill. It was about a 50-50 blend of hipster-y looking college kids and dudes wearing hemp shirts.
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« Reply #4976 on: October 17, 2014, 09:57:44 am »
Asheville was heavier on the hemp people (with famliies blended in). But that's all of Asheville, isn't it?
True. Asheville is like someone took all the hippies from Berkeley and Ann Arbor circa 1972, put them in cryogenic freeze for 40 years, and woke them up in the mountains. Really unique place.
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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #4977 on: October 17, 2014, 11:00:24 am »
in case you're looking for something to do this weekend:

3rd Annual DC Homebrewers BBQ at Bardo

On October 18, 2014, the DC Homebrewers will host its third annual barbecue fundraiser at Bardo Brewpub on Bladensburg Road in Washington, DC. The annual barbecue serves as a chance for the all-volunteer club to showcase and educate its members and the public on the art of homebrewing, alternate brewing techniques, and sensory panels to help new and advanced homebrewers expand their brewing and beer knowledge. - See more at: http://www.dcbeer.com/event/3rd-annual-dc-homebrewers-bbq-bardo#sthash.iOs3Dv4e.dpuf

Proceeds from the event will benefit the club's educational programming and this year's charity, the Common Good City Farm, an urban farm and education center located on a half-acre lot in LeDroit Park. Their mission is to grow food, educate, and help low-income DC community members meet their food needs and provide educational opportunities for all. For more information, visit http://commongoodcityfarm.org/.   

Admission to the event is free. A $10 food ticket includes a plate of barbecue (a vegetarian option will be available) and two sides. Some hand-crafted soda will also be available. A variety of beers by Bardo Brewpub will be available for $4. Buy tickets in advance at http://dchbbbq2014.eventbrite.com.   

During the afternoon, DC Homebrewers members will be offering a homebrewing demonstration, a variety of educational beer talks, and a raffle. 

continued: http://www.dcbeer.com/event/3rd-annual-dc-homebrewers-bbq-bardo
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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #4978 on: October 17, 2014, 11:56:52 am »
who knew James Ford was actually a black man?

http://www.gq.com/life/food/201410/garret-oliver-crappy-beer


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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #4979 on: October 17, 2014, 01:52:55 pm »
who knew James Ford was actually a black man?

http://www.gq.com/life/food/201410/garret-oliver-crappy-beer



well, that was fucking awesome.

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