Eric Denman

Blue Mountain's Kölsch and Imperial Porter (on nitrogen) Breweries in this area are becoming more and more scarce. With Old Dominion Brewery moving to Delaware, we're left with our local brewpubs and not much else. Baltimore is one option, but for a more scenic beer getaway, heading down into... continue reading on DCist

With the holidays and Obamauguration solidly behind us, it's time to ditch the gimmicky and focus on the delicious. Winter is typically my favorite beer season of the year, but the overspiced and generic "winter" ales can tend to wear on a beer lover after only a few weeks.... continue reading on DCist

The idea is a simple one: close your eyes and imagine playing putt-putt golf. You played when you were a kid, but there aren't exactly tons of courses close to the city, so it's been a while. Still, you remember: the colorful balls, the tiny pencils to keep score with,... continue reading on DCist

Capitol City's InaugurAle. Photo by Eric Denman Regardless of where you'll be when Inauguration fever sets in, you'll need an appropriate beverage to toast our new President. Some folks may tout the celebratory bottle of Champagne, and there are no shortage of Obama-themed cocktails around. However, I plan on... continue reading on DCist

From the name alone, you might expect that Punch Club is a shabby knockoff of the 1999 movie, Fight Club. Further strengthening this likeness is the fact that Punch Club is held only once a week, on Thursdays. And although both Fight Club and Punch Club both have the potential... continue reading on DCist