Eric Axelson

When I got an email invitation to taste a new brew called Batch 19, my friend Tammy of the Lagerheads told me to bring "at least two or three other MillerCoors offerings." I laughed, thinking that was funny, since she leans toward Belgians and small American craft brewers. I... continue reading on DCist

Photo by Eddie Arrossi, courtesy SAVOR It was beer geek paradise at the National Building Museum on Saturday night as SAVOR blew into town. The monstrous beer and food pairing event, showcasing 70 craft beer makers with over 150 beers on display, sold out in a mere ten minutes... continue reading on DCist

Magic Hat’s winter variety pack is in stores now with a mix of their standards and seasonals. (I picked mine up from the Giant in Columbia Heights.) With the name on the box, you might expect the Feast of Fools Stout to be inside, but no such luck. The... continue reading on DCist

Photo by Samer Farha The title of this event, "Chimay Vintage Beer and Cheese Tasting," was only partially misleading. There was some "vintage" Chimay to be had - one six-liter bottle of 2007 Chimay Grand Reserve (the blue label). And there was Chimay cheese to taste, if you ordered... continue reading on DCist

Call up your favorite designated driver and break out your iCal - DC Beer Week is only a week away. With at least two events per night, a determined beer geek could fill every evening with multiple tastings across the city. But why run around when you’re trying to... continue reading on DCist