Welcome to the latest episode of DC Beer, where hosts Michael Stein, Brandy Holder, and Jacob Berg are joined by the illustrious Jenny Pfafflin of Dovetail Brewery! The crew starts the show with a lively discussion of their current libations, offering tantalizing tasting notes and sharing anecdotes about their favorite brews. As the conversation unfolds, the hosts delve into the exciting news of Dovetail Brewery's expansion to DC, exploring the intricacies of the beer industry and the philosophy...
Mar 08, 2024•27 min•Ep. 185
Buckle up, beer aficionados! In this frothy installment of The DC Beer Show, our jovial hosts Michael Stein, Brandy Holder, and Jacob Berg, along with our esteemed guest LaTreace Harris, take us on a sudsy journey that's as educational as it is intoxicating! Pouring into the conversation, LaTreace spills the hops on her vibrant experiences at Oktoberfest in New Hampshire and her flavorful interactions at beer conferences. As the Beery Godmother, she's brewing a mission to expand beer wisdom beyo...
Feb 23, 2024•40 min•Ep. 184
Welcome back to The DC Beer Show, where the hosts, Michael Stein, Brandy Holder, and Jacob Berg, sit down with guests Bobby Bump and Courtney Rominiyi to discuss the exciting world of craft beer. This episode, "Moving Black Brews," is a deep dive into collaborations, flavors, and the ever-evolving craft beer scene. The conversation kicks off with Brandy, Michael, and Jacob discussing the delicious beers they're currently enjoying. Soon, the focus shifts to the collaboration between Black Brew Mo...
Feb 09, 2024•29 min•Ep. 183
Pop open a brew and settle in with The DC Beer Show! Special guests Julie Verratti and Jeff Ramirez from Denizens Brewing Co. join in to chat about their love for beer diversity and the return of the Winter Cask Classic. After a hiatus, Brandy returns, sipping and sharing her latest beer indulgences. Michael and Jacob aren't far behind, extolling the virtues of the DC Beer / Strange Fruit collab People's Pale Ale and debating an unconventional sour IPA. Hold onto your hats because Denizens Winte...
Jan 26, 2024•35 min•Ep. 182
In this episode of The DC Beer Show, hosts Michael Stein, Jacob Berg, and Jordan Harvey kick off the New Year with a slew of upcoming events in the local craft beer scene. Jake sits down with Austin Eason and Justin Broady from Strange Fruit Brewing to discuss their rapid growth and collaboration with DC Beer to brew a Hazy Pale Ale with the help of Favio Garcia at Dynasty. They share their experiences with different beer styles, including their expansion and distribution partnerships, and plans...
Jan 12, 2024•28 min•Ep. 181
Welcome back to The DC Beer Show. In this episode, Michael, Brandy, Jacob, and Richard delve into the intersecting worlds of craft beer and culinary finesse with guest Mike Earle. Mike discusses his approach to integrating food flavors directly from beer ingredients, highlighting his love of Sugar Creek Malting's distinctive smoked malts (and everything smoky). The conversation turns to different smoking techniques for both food and beer, with an amusing side mention of Nut Rolls. Mike shares hi...
Dec 29, 2023•30 min•Ep. 180
Welcome back to The DC Beer Show, where we're raising our glasses and diving into the world of craft beer in the DMV. In this episode, we join hosts Michael Stein, Brandy Holder, Jacob Berg, Richard Fawal, and Jordan Harvey for a lively conversation about brews, breweries, and beer sellers in DC, Maryland, Virginia, and beyond (including Kroger?). They discuss what they're sipping this holiday season, from Albemarle Cider to Lost Generation's Dying Moons and Shadows. They also share excitement a...
Dec 15, 2023•27 min•Ep. 179
Welcome back to another effervescent episode of DC Beer, where we tap into the heart of the region's craft brew scene! Jacob Berg, joined by our veritable encyclopedia of ale Michael Stein and Papa Beer Richard Fawal, leads us through an episode brimming with insights from the local beer world. We start by checking in with metrobar's John Groth, who fills us in on the 12 Beers of Christmas event. Veering away from the traditional and possibly overwhelming advent calendar format, he's curated a t...
Dec 01, 2023•42 min•Ep. 178
Welcome to another episode of The DC Beer Show. Michael Stein, Brandy Holder, Jacob Berg, and Jordan Harvey discuss their beverage preferences for Thanksgiving, dive into their favorite brands and types of beverages, and even their plans to find the perfect table beer. The highlight of the episode is, of course, their esteemed guest, Andy Hannas. Andy heads up cider making at Potter's Craft Cider in Charlottesville, Virginia. Mike and Andy delve deep into the history of this pioneering cidery, t...
Nov 17, 2023•42 min•Ep. 177
Another great episode of The DC Beer Show this week! Brandy Holder, Jacob Berg, and guest host Richard Fawal run through some upcoming events and provide a sneak peek into one of the panels we hosted at Snallygaster. Jake speaks with Jared Pulliam and Anne Cheo from Lost Generation in DC about their 1st Anniversary celebration on November 11, including the SIX beers they'll release that day. More information about that celebration at LostGenBrewing.com . Also coming up is Last Call: American Bee...
Nov 03, 2023•32 min•Ep. 176
We have a jam-packed episode of The DC Beer Show, the podcast where we dive deep into the world of craft beer in the nation's capital. Our hosts, Michael Stein, Brandy Holder, Jacob Berg, and Jordan Harvey, cover a few key events and recap Snallygaster. First, Jordan sat down with the owners and head brewer of BabyCat Brewery in Kensington, Maryland. Terry Redmond and Sam Mussomeli talk about their vision for the hyper-local brewery in a town that was, until recently, dry. Head brewer Phil Zanel...
Oct 20, 2023•34 min•Ep. 175
Welcome back to another exciting episode of DC Beer, the podcast where we dive deep into the world of craft beer in the nation's capital. We have a fantastic lineup for you in today's episode, with our hosts Michael Stein, Brandy Holder, Jacob Berg, and Jordan Harvey — joined by special guest host Breeze Galindo! We're also joined by special guests Daniella Reyna and Andrew Fernandez from Streetcar 82 (voiced by Marvin Feggins). Today, we'll spotlight Breeze, former lead brewer at Other Half in ...
Oct 06, 2023•34 min•Ep. 174
Welcome back to another exciting episode of DC Beer! On today's show, we're diving into the world of the Whelans and their brand-new bottle shop and pub in Potomac Village, Maryland. Join your hosts, Brandy Holder and Jacob Berg, as they chat with Emma and Greg Whelan about their journey in the beer industry and the amazing things happening at their establishment. From upcoming events to supporting black-owned breweries, there's plenty to discuss. So grab a cold one, sit back, and let's dive int...
Sep 22, 2023•39 min•Ep. 173
Welcome back to another episode of the DC Beer Show! Today's episode has much to cover, including an exciting new event at Solace Outpost Falls Church. We'll also dive into the upcoming Octoberfest events and beer happenings around the DMV area. We'll be joined by Russell Carpenter, head brewer at Solace Outpost in Falls Church, to get the inside scoop on the highly anticipated Lagerfest (Sat., Sept. 16) and discuss the fascinating world of lagers. This event promises to showcase a variety of la...
Sep 08, 2023•37 min•Ep. 172
Welcome back to another exciting episode of the DC Beer Show! We have a lot to cover, so let's dive in. First up, Brandy and Jordan share some of the top events coming up in the DC beer scene, from MegaFest to new releases and, of course, the DC Beer Share. Amber Farris joins us to review Barrel and Flow, Pittsburgh's black-owned beer festival that celebrates collaborations. Find out how this event (voted America's #1 beer festival by USA Today readers) is a must for every beer lover's festival ...
Aug 25, 2023•51 min•Ep. 171
With Mike and Jake out, Brandy leads this episode with Jordan and guest hosts Richard Fawal and Matt Splain. They cover upcoming events, the latest Snallygaster reports, and the news about InBev selling off its craft beer portfolio. Then Brandy speaks with Alex Lynch, founder of Mieza Blendery in Alexandria, Virginia, about his unique approach and exclusive focus on fruited sours. Be sure to follow us! @DCBeer and DCBeer.com. Sign up for our monthly newsletter to get all the local craft beer new...
Aug 11, 2023•41 min•Ep. 170
In this episode of the DC Beer Show, Papa Beer joins Jake, Mike and Brandy to talk about August events, from the Urban Garden / Red Bear Collab (Peachy Keen) to the Denizens Open House and DC Brau's celebration of Jerry Garcia's birthday. This leads the gang to demand that local breweries start having Steely Dan appreciation days because STEELY DAN is the best band ever. Jake has an in-depth conversation with Dynasty Brewing's Favio Garcia, an elder statesman of DMV brewing who's been making gre...
Jul 28, 2023•36 min•Ep. 169
In this captivating installment, our hosts delve into upcoming craft beer events and some crazy news about Valor Brew Pub. On the lighter side, Jordan chats with Elliott Johnson of Soul Mega about the next Summer beer release and their Second Annual MEGAFEST. On Saturday, July 15, events include the All-American Beer Festival at the Bullpen, the Old Town Pub Crawl in Alexandria with Port City, and Denizen's 9th-anniversary party in Silver Spring. On July 22, head out to Dock 5 at Union Market fo...
Jul 14, 2023•35 min•Ep. 168
Welcome to The DC Beer Show! This week, we're diving into DC's thriving craft beer and beverage scene. Brandy, Mike, and Jake discuss their current drinks, including a black lager and Amaro. Jake shares a recipe for an Amaro-beer cocktail. Get out and about to the latest events happening in the beer community, including lagers and saisons at Churchkey and a lager festival featuring Schilling, Good Word, and Bierstadt in Alexandria. But wait, there's more! Jake interviews the founders/owners of t...
Jun 23, 2023•34 min•Ep. 167
Welcome to the DC Beer Show, where we celebrate the passion and camaraderie of the DC beer community. In this episode, we're raising a glass to Pride Month and local breweries, and we've got a lot to cover! We're discussing everything from beer festivals to collaborations among our favorite breweries. We're also highlighting the work of Jamal Lemon, who recently won a James Beard Media Award for his research on oysters and beer. But that's not all. We're also diving into the challenges of owning...
Jun 09, 2023•23 min•Ep. 166
In this episode, we dive into the changing landscape of the craft beer industry, including Flying Dog's acquisition by FX Matt, the closure of the Guinness brewery in Halethorpe, Maryland, and the closing of Astrolab. We also shout out the Lost Generation/Bluejacket/50 Hertz Tingly Foods collaborative beer Tiger Spirit, which supports Chefs Stopping Asian American Pacific Islanders Hate. In this episode's interview, Brandy speaks with the owners of The Brew Shop in Arlington, Virginia, to discus...
May 26, 2023•29 min•Ep. 165
Beer can taste delicious, but how good can it be if it doesn’t do fantastic things for its community? Josh Chapman thought long and hard about this question. So he started charting a path with Black Narrows Brewing to take simple ingredients from local sources to make delicious beer in Chincoteague, VA. Mike shares a pint with Josh, Co-founder and Head Brewer of Black Narrows Brewing . When Black Narrows opened, Josh and his team wanted to set the bar of what local beer should look like. So they...
May 12, 2023•33 min•Ep. 164
Leon Harris was stationed in the military in Holland, came home, started homebrewing, and since then, he’s done just about everything in the beer industry. From brewing to helping build breweries from the ground up, Leon Harris is a beloved figure in our local beer scene. Jordan sits down with Leon to hear his story of becoming a brewer at Port City and his journey to start Black Cave Brewing , a new Black-owned and Veteran-owned brewery in Prince George’s County. Leon shares which Port City bee...
Apr 28, 2023•36 min•Ep. 163
We all love a fantastic beer can label. So we decided to talk with the person who is the local mastermind behind many of our beloved DMV beer can designs. Philip Pilgrim is an elementary school art teacher by day and a beer label artist by night. Brandy sits down with Philip and chats about his art business, Art & Ale , and his journey in creating the most compelling beer can designs. They discuss his recent work, his biggest inspirations, and his dream brewery to design with. In other news,...
Apr 14, 2023•30 min•Ep. 162
After the wonderful Meet & Greet with women in craft beverage in DC, we wanted to keep the party going with two women leading the DC Beer scene today. Brandy talks with Carly Klima of Port City and Bri DeOrsey of Right Proper Brookland to tell us about their journeys in the industry and the efforts to make beer more inclusive and welcoming. Carly and Bri share their unique experiences in the back-end brewing and front of house. They discuss the importance of support and collaboration among w...
Mar 31, 2023•34 min•Ep. 161
Every beer scene needs people willing to teach others and walk them through the beer business. Julie Verratti is this person in the DC Beer community. Richard, Jordan, and Brandy ventured out to Denizens Brewing the other night to talk with Julie, Chief Beer Officer at Denizens. Julie is incredibly generous with her time and helps people learn how to navigate the beer industry. We shower her with compliments and discuss how the beer community can better support women. Julie also reflects on her ...
Mar 17, 2023•40 min•Ep. 160
Stroop, There It Is! While it’s our current favorite catchphrase, it’s also the title of one the best beers of the season, a collaboration masterpiece from Black Viking Brewing and Red Bear . We’ve been noticing that Black Viking is crushing it in the DC Beer scene, so Brandy got the scoop with owner Shaun Taylor. To Shaun, the beer business is what someone might call a “cool” business–everyone is having a great time all the time, right? But at the end of the day, it is a business and brand with...
Mar 03, 2023•34 min•Ep. 159
You may have heard about Urban Garden Brewing’s collaboration beer with City State Brewing , Roses Aren’t Dead. But that’s not the only exciting news from UGB and City State. Mike gets the scoop with Eamoni Collier of UGB and James Warner of City State to hear the exciting news coming down the pike. Eamoni and James also discuss the challenges and victories they experienced in the last year and the importance of cultivating great experiences for beer drinkers in the taproom. In other news, Dry J...
Feb 17, 2023•27 min•Ep. 158
We’re talking Pink…Pink Boots, that is! The Pink Boots Society DC Chapter works daily to make beer more approachable and inclusive. Brandy talks with Pink Boots leaders Bri Turner and Paulette Palacios about how Pink Boots is creating a more inclusive beer community in DC and embracing people from all backgrounds and fermentations. They share how they’re empowering students to get into beer, their hopes for more cultural flavors that reflect the cultural diversity of the DC region, and the quest...
Feb 03, 2023•30 min•Ep. 157
Crooked Run Fermentation is leaping over state lines and coming to the District. Jake talks with Jake Endres of Crooked Run to get the details on their expansion into Union Market, the legal process for transporting beer over state lines, their upcoming pairing of pizza and beer, and their journey entering the wine and cider space. In other news, we talk about the increase in lagering amongst local breweries, a brewery going above and beyond to focus on community, and the upcoming DC Beer’s Beer...
Jan 20, 2023•30 min•Ep. 156
