One of the planned highlights for my trip to Munich would be the Frühlingsfest, the Spring Festival. Held in cities throughout Germany, Spring Festivals are a way for the Germans to shake away the cold winter and embrace the warm, sunny weather. And drink beer, of course. I met an American girl on my walking... Continue Reading →
Beyond the Pale Smoked Pol launch @ Union 613
Another Sunday, another Beyond the Pale beer event. This turned out to be the only National Capital Craft Beer week event I would attend this year. Tickets were $15 and included a small Beyond the Pale tasting glass and two samples. The occasion? The launch of Smoked Pol, a beer brewed in collaboration with homebrewer... Continue Reading →
Kichesippi Beer Co’s Third Birthday
Kichesippi Beer Co. opened its doors only 3 short years ago and chose to celebrate the occasion by throwing open the doors to the brewery facility on April 28th and inviting the beer-adoring public to come eat, drink and be merry. Kids, dogs and adults alike invaded the brewery and embraced the beautiful sunny day.... Continue Reading →