The DC Beer Show

In this Thanksgiving episode, Jacob , Brandy , and Mike talk about some of the great new releases available in the region right now and share some of the recent news about brewery happenings for Thanksgiving. They also give their favorite beer-and-turkey pairings — except Brandy, who is a ham...person. As is the tradition, they share all of their gratitude for the local craft beer community and yo...

This week, Jacob, Brandy, and Mike talk about some of the recent staff shuffles at local breweries, affecting Right Proper, Red Bear, Aslin, and Other Half. The DC Beer team celebrates the new members of the Michael Jackson Foundation board, including ...

This week, Jacob , Brandy , and Mike talk about some of the recent staff shuffles at local breweries, affecting Right Proper, Red Bear, Aslin, and Other Half. The DC Beer team celebrates the new members of the Michael Jackson Foundation board, including Other Half’s Breeze Galindo, Dr. J Nikol Jackson-Beckham, founder of Craft Beer For All, and friend of the show and Executive Director of the Chic...

Jacob and Mike run through some of the local breweries who won Medals at the (virtual) Great American Beer Festival this year, with interviews with some of the winners thanks to special guest host Richard. Brett Robison from Silver Branch Brewing talks...

Jacob and Mike run through some of the local breweries who won Medals at the (virtual) Great American Beer Festival this year, with interviews with some of the winners thanks to special guest host Richard. Brett Robison from Silver Branch Brewing talks about the brewery's first medal (but not the first for brewer and co-owner Christian Layke), a Gold for their Beyond the Gnome World Saison. Emma Q...

The DC Beer gang dives into controversial topics: Pumpkin Beer and Hard Seltzer. Love 'em or hate 'em, everyone agrees that the best policy is to Drink and Let Drink, e.i. "don't yuck someone's yum." Brandy Holder chatted with Neighborhood Restaurant G...

The DC Beer gang dives into controversial topics: Pumpkin Beer and Hard Seltzer. Love 'em or hate 'em, everyone agrees that the best policy is to Drink and Let Drink, e.i. "don't yuck someone's yum." Brandy Holder chatted with Neighborhood Restaurant Group's Greg Engert about their newest concept food hall, The Roost , and its low-ABV beer hall section, Shelter, and what it's like to open a new dr...

Mike Stein looks for the best of the Tmavy and Märzen styles showing up across town and finds what he loves, including the favorite of all your friends at DC Beer, Port City 's annual release of RAUCH MÄRZEN. Mmmm, smoky goodness! Jacob Berg walks us t...

Mike Stein looks for the best of the Tmavy and Märzen styles showing up across town and finds what he loves, including the favorite of all your friends at DC Beer, Port City 's annual release of RAUCH MÄRZEN. Mmmm, smoky goodness! Jacob Berg walks us through the 2020 local hop harvest, or lack thereof, with shout outs to the locals who have managed a few wet-hopped options. Brandy Holder tells us...

Jacob, Brandy, and Mike return to talk about Port City 's big win in the 2020 Boundary Stone Battle of the Barrel-Aged Beer. Local beer lovers have long anticipated the opening of Other Half in Ivy City. Jake has been there and has news to report! Thin...

Jacob , Brandy , and Mike return to talk about Port City 's big win in the 2020 Boundary Stone Battle of the Barrel-Aged Beer . Local beer lovers have long anticipated the opening of Other Half in Ivy City . Jake has been there and has news to report! Things get a bit sad as they talk about the recent rash of bars and restaurants announcing they are closing permanently or indefinitely. It's tough...

To close out DC Beer Week 2020, Jacob and Brandy welcomed former DC Beer Show host Richard to Jacob's socially distant porch to enjoy the five entries into the 2020 Boundary Stone Battle of the Barrel-Aged Beer)! They sample barrel-stored concoctions f...

To close out DC Beer Week 2020 , Jacob and Brandy welcomed former DC Beer Show host Richard to Jacob's socially distant porch to enjoy the five entries into the 2020 Boundary Stone Battle of the Barrel-Aged Beer )! They sample barrel-stored concoctions from 3 Stars, Atlas, DC Brau, Port City, and Right Proper while sharing tasting notes and memories of past BOTBA. While the event couldn't take pla...

As DC Beer Week 2020 continues, join Jacob, Brandy, and Mike as they mourn the closing of too many of our favorite bars from the DC scene. They share memories of great food and drink, and all the friends they've made over the years. Curse this pandemic...

As DC Beer Week 2020 continues, join Jacob , Brandy , and Mike as they mourn the closing of too many of our favorite bars from the DC scene. They share memories of great food and drink, and all the friends they've made over the years. Curse this pandemic! Things liven up when Brian Van Den Oever, founder/owner of Red Bear Brewing Company , shows up with drag queen Desiree Dik to talk about Red Bea...

The DC Beer Show has returned from hiatus with a new format and new hosts! Join Jacob Berg, Brandy Holder, and Mike Stein as they discuss DC Beer Week, trouble at Union, and what they are drinking right now. DC Beer Week 2020 starts Sunday, September 1...

The DC Beer Show has returned from hiatus with a new format and new hosts! Join Jacob Berg , Brandy Holder , and Mike Stein as they discuss DC Beer Week , trouble at Union , and what they are drinking right now. DC Beer Week 2020 starts Sunday, September 13, and this year the annual celebration of the local craft beer community is mostly — though not entirely — virtual. Boundary Stone's Battle of...

CAMRA was established in 1971 as a consumer group representing real ale drinkers in the UK. Today, it is a 200,000 member organization advocating for quality ale and promoting pubs as social and cultural hubs. In response to the UK’s closure of all pub...

CAMRA was established in 1971 as a consumer group representing real ale drinkers in the UK. Today, it is a 200,000 member organization advocating for quality ale and promoting pubs as social and cultural hubs. In response to the UK’s closure of all pubs due to COVID-19, CAMRA developed a virtual pub called the Red (On)Lion . People from around the world can sign up to meet people while drinking at...

DC Beer’s Richard speaks with two sets of guests on today’s show: Brendan O’Leary and Brian O’Connor of True Respite Brewing Company talk about the new online beer marketplace Biermi; and Matt Humbard of Patent Brewing Company highlights his new Facebo...

DC Beer’s Richard speaks with two sets of guests on today’s show: Brendan O’Leary and Brian O’Connor of True Respite Brewing Company talk about the new online beer marketplace Biermi ; and Matt Humbard of Patent Brewing Company highlights his new Facebook Live events .  Biermi Platform Continues to Grow DC Beer listeners may recall Richard’s previous interview with Brendan and Bailey O’Leary when...

Richard holds a virtual happy hour with his good friends Jacob Berg, Michael Stein, and Brandy Holder. The wide-ranging conversation can be summed up in one key sentiment: thank goodness breweries and distilleries are considered essential businesses! R...

Richard holds a virtual happy hour with his good friends Jacob Berg , Michael Stein , and Brandy Holder . The wide-ranging conversation can be summed up in one key sentiment: thank goodness breweries and distilleries are considered essential businesses! Richard and his friends call on DC Beer listeners to buy local beers and spirits to help keep breweries and distilleries afloat during these tough...

There is reason for cautious optimism for breweries amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Richard speaks with three guests about how the recent signing of the CARES Act will help breweries, how breweries and restaurants are quickly adapting to the new market, an...

There is reason for cautious optimism for breweries amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Richard speaks with three guests about how the recent signing of the CARES Act will help breweries, how breweries and restaurants are quickly adapting to the new market, and what publishers are doing to help struggling breweries. The Brewers’ Association Looks to Build Upon the CARES Act Bob Pease , President and CEO o...