Come celebrate the third anniversary of the creation of our limited-edition summer seasonal: the Derecho California Common. The storm rolled through the last Friday of June in 2012 and knocked out power for about 5 million in the mid-Atlantic, including our brewhouse, which led to the creation of a new beer for us. This June, join us on the last Friday for the beer release.
This California Common is deep golden in color, has biscuity flavors, and features an assertive hop profile.
Live music with Levi Stephens (http://www.levistephens.com/) starts at 7 p.m. In the lot, Borinquen Lunch Box food truck will be serving up the area’s best Puerto Rican food (Try their Tripleta!) and Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company food truck will be dishing out delicious BBQ (Ask about the Pearl!).
A limited supply of Derecho keychain-flashlight-bottle openers will be given away, just in case the power goes out! And limited-edition Derecho Common Medford Pilsner glasses will be available for sale.
The Tasting Room will be open until 10 p.m. Because of the party, there will be no brewery tour, but a third bar will be set up in the beer garden.
Come out for the DC release party of Derecho Common and Lost + Found starting at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1.
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The National Archives Foundation and The Tasting Panel Magazine have officially opened registration for “A Patriotic Cocktail Competition and Tasting,” an exclusive evening in conjunction with the National Archives Museum’s exhibit: Spirited Republic: Alcohol in American History.
Derek Brown, the first-ever “Chief Spirits Advisor,” will emcee the event, which will feature a moderated discussion and competition among eight of the top bartenders from around the country. After the competition, guests will be invited to drink cocktails and enjoy after-hours access to the museum, including guided tours of the Spirited Republic exhibit.
Esteemed Judges include Duane Sylvestre of Bourbon Steak, JP Fetherston of Mockingbird Hill, and David Ferriero, the Archivist of the United States. In addition to a judge’s winner, one of the bartenders will be named the Crowd Favorite.
Guests must be 21+ over to attend. For more information and to reserve tickets, go to http://www.spiritedrepublic.org/events/a-patriotic-cocktail-competition-and-tasting.
What: A Patriotic Cocktail Competition and Tasting
When: July 1, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. ET
Where: National Archives Museum, National Mall on Constitution Avenue at 9th Street, NW.
Spirited Republic explores the federal government’s efforts, successes, and failures to change our drinking habits, from whiskey rations to the Continental Army to the Whiskey Rebellion to Prohibition and beyond. The exhibit uses nearly 100 National Archives records and artifacts to show the evolution of the government’s alcohol policy over time, and to illustrate the wide variety of views about alcohol held by Americans.
Spirited Republic is free and open to the public, and is on display in the Lawrence F. O’Brien Gallery of the National Archives Museum in Washington, DC, through January 10, 2016.
The public can learn more at spiritedrepublic.org and on social media via hashtag #SpiritedRepublic.
Spirited Republic is presented in part by the National Archives Foundation through the generous support of: HISTORY®, the Lawrence F. O’Brien Family, The Tasting Panel Magazine, and Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America. Additional exhibition funding provided by the Beer Institute, the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S., the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association, and the National Beer Wholesalers Association.
Show your exceptional patriotic spirit and kick off Independence Day Weekend one day early in Dupont, at the 16th Annual Midtown Liberty Bar Tour on Thursday, July 2nd, from 5pm-midnight.
Celebrate America’s birthday with Lindy Promotions and Coors Light in just two weeks by indulging in a night of festive summertime bar-hopping while spreading patriotism and cheer all around the capital. The Midtown Liberty Bar Tour features 15 great Dupont establishments: Barcode, Black Rooster Pub, Blackfinn, The Bottom Line, Buffalo Billiards, Dirty Bar, Dirty Martini, Front Page, James Hoban’s, Mackey’s, Madhatter, Public Bar, Recessions, Rumors, and Sign of the Whale.
Enjoy no cover access to these DC hotspots, and great Redd, Light, and Blue drink specials all night ($4 Redd’s Apple Ales, $3 Coors Lights, and $4 Blue Moons), $5 Three Olives and Cuervo drinks. Participants will also have access to various food and shot specials – along with patriotic giveaways.
Advanced discount tickets start at $10 and are available online at www.lindypromo.com. Ticket prices will increase as the event nears. Walk-up tickets will be available on the day of the event at Mackey’s from 5-10pm.
For more information on the Midtown Liberty Bar Tour, please contact Bethanie Clar at 301.652.7712 or bclar@joonbug.com.
Show your exceptional patriotic spirit and kick off Independence Day Weekend early in Dupont, at the 16th Annual Midtown Liberty Bar Tour on Thursday, July 2nd, from 5pm-midnight.
Celebrate Americas birthday the right way by indulging in festive summertime day-drinking while spreading patriotism and cheer all around the capital. The Midtown Liberty Bar Tour features 13 great Dupont establishments: Barcode, Black Rooster Pub, Blackfinn, The Bottom Line, Buffalo Billiards, Dirty Bar, Dirty Martini, James Hoban’s, Mackey’s, Public Bar, Recessions, Rumors, and Sign of the Whale.
In addition to no cover access to these DC hotspots, participants will also receive exclusive Redd, Light and Blue drink specials all night ($4 Redd’s Apple Ales, $3 Coors Lights, and $4 Blue Moons), $5 Three Olives and Cuervo drinks – among various food and shot specials – along with patriotic giveaways.
Advance discount tickets start at $10 and are available online at www.lindypromo.com. Ticket prices will increase as the event nears. Walk-up tickets will be available on the day of the event at Mackey’s from 5-10pm.
You’re invited. Experience access to the most exclusive views of the National Fireworks.
Join us at POV overlooking the National Mall for Boom with a View.
After the fireworks, mix it up over signature cocktails and vibrant beats.
Saturday, July 4th
Doors open at 6:00 PM
Fireworks start at 9:15 PM
Tables are limited, reserve yours today at POVEvents@Whotels.com
Table reservations start at a $1,000 minimum food & beverage spend and the $100 per person entry price counts towards this minimum. Individual tickets are not available for purchase at this time.
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Fashion Group International® of Greater Washington, DC Invites You
Summer Cocktails & Conversation
As Summer finally kicks into high gear, come and mix & mingle as we celebrate the season and network with one another!
Thursday July 9, 2015+
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Penthouse Pool Club
(new exclusive membership based resort)
1612 U Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20009
RSVP*
fgidcsummer15.eventbrite.com
FGIDC Members – FREE
Non-Members – $10
*we will NOT accept payments at door. RSVP in advance
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Unlimited beer sampling of America’s finest beers
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Unlimited full pour stations
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All day live entertainment
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Large game zone
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All American food trucks
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Interactive photo booth
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Souvenir tasting glass
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Thousands of your closest drinking buddies
L’Enfant Café is proud to announce the 11h annual Bastille Day party, a cultural celebration of all things French, on Saturday, July 11 from 3pm to 10pm. After celebrating the 10th anniversary on Vernon St last year, the folks at L’Enfant have decided to re-locate the fête to sister venue, Wunder Garten (150 M St NE), the all new beer garden space in NoMa.
Entry to this year’s event and D.C.’s biggest masquerade ball is $7. Advance ticket purchase is required and capacity is limited. Purchase online through www.lenfantcafe.com or www.wundergartendc.com. Guests will storm the Bastille via M St NE, just steps from the NoMa metro stop (Red Line).
The memorable performances have also moved to the new location, including can-can dancers, a New Orleans style brass marching band, burlesque dancers and the royal guests of honor, King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette.
The signature folly of the event, the world-famous ‘French Maid Relay Race,’ will take place at approximately 6pm in which racers, men and women, must each wear the risqué black and white maid costume while running back and forth across the street in order to fill a Champagne glass with soup spoons of water. Très chic! Contenders must pre-purchase a costume, with ticket purchase, before the limited supply is sold out.
Enjoy this full line up of entertainment or entertain yourself on the dance floor while listening to a host of live DJs and musical guests. Throughout the event, revelers have the option to sip on the official beer of Bastille Day, Stella Artois, or enjoy Leffe, Stella Cidre, red and white wine, and Champagne. DC Slices and Crepes Parfait food trucks will be on hand to dish out delicious snacks.
Like any good revolution, the celebration doesn’t end there. For the real Bastille Day, the team invites you back to where it all began: L’Enfant Café. On Tuesday, July 14, the French restaurant will offer happy hour from open to close, featuring $5 Stella Artois, red, white and sparkling wine, and highballs. A DJ will provide entertainment while French maids offer fantastique service (read: more entertainment)
L’Enfant Café is a European-style restaurant located at 18th and U Street NW, between Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan. It is known for its casual French-influenced menu, offers a full bar, and Saturday and Sunday brunch. L’Enfant is home to La Boum, a popular Saturday afternoon brunch party. With its cozy interior and an expanded sidewalk patio with flower boxes, L’Enfant Caféis DC’s shortcut to Paris.
