Washington District of Columbia: My shoes fell heavy on the sidewalk as I traveled east down Pennsylvania Avenue. To my right the bright sun beat down sending flares of light bouncing off the towering obelisk of the Washington Monument. At my back, the residency of the highest office in the land. I could feel sweat… [Read More]
Great Beer, Solar Power, and Heavy Metal: Hangin’ With the Folks at Atlas Brew Works.
Washington, District of Columbia: When I walked into Atlas Brew Works one sunny afternoon I immediately had a sense of deja vu. There was something in the air familiar about the brewery. Entering the big open space I tried to put my finger on it. Square tables and chairs occupied the floor under a high… [Read More]
An Arsenal, a Navy Yard and Potential Grizzlies at Bluejacket
Washington, District of Columbia: The sun was high in the sky when I arrived in Washington D.C.’s famous Navy Yard. Passing through the double glass doors of Bluejacket I was shocked by how busy it was for being so early on a weekday. I did a lap passed occupied booths, a long crowded bar, and… [Read More]
3 Stars Brewing Company: Sampling Sours and Collabs in DC’s Urban Farmhouse
Washington, District of Columbia: Walking up the steps towards the entrance of 3 Stars Brewing Company my expectations were high. The Washington City Paper twice named 3 Stars, DC’s Best Local Brewery. On top of this honor 3 Stars was known for its creative, forward thinking creations, particularly in the realm of barrel aged sours…. [Read More]
A Night at the Brew-seum: Annual Craft Brewer’s Conference Kick’s Off at the Smithsonian
Washington, District of Columbia: A fiery sunset cast its glow down Constitution Avenue as I stood on the steps of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. The crowd pressed forward in anticipation as the doors to the world famous museum opened. There are few things that could make a trip to the Smithsonian more… [Read More]
