DC Area Nightlife, Entertainment and Recreation
By Jean Schindler, Adrianne Morris and MacRae O’Brien JENNIFER GLANVILLE Brewery Manager Boston Beer Company Tech and beer might seem like they’re worlds apart, but Jennifer Glanville knows otherwise. The Brewery Manager started off in technology sales before joining Sam Adams, and discovered that brewers are basically beer engineers. She had been laid off… read more »
Christmas is right around the corner, which can only mean one thing: ‘tis the season for holiday libations. Wassail, hot toddies, cider, and cocoa always hit the spot during chilly December, evoking visions of sugarplums and chestnuts roasting over open fires. But perhaps no drink signals the advent of the Yuletide more than eggnog –… read more »
There’s nothing like Autumn when it comes to beer: Oktoberfest, pumpkin ales, and spiced seasonal suds debut after nine months of anticipation. It’s enough to make you wish for more hours in the day – or at least the weekend. Here in DC we’re fortunate to have more than a handful of brewpubs creating unique… read more »
Just outside the picturesque town of Middleburg, Virginia, lies Boxwood Winery. It’s one of Virginia’s prettiest vineyards, with one of the most architecturally stunning tasting rooms and facility. Until recently, the only way to gain access to this unique winery was by special appointment. But oenophiles of Virginia have good reason to rejoice: as of… read more »
Over the last few years, the farm-to-table movement has been gaining momentum in the United States. With the release of books such as Michael Pollan’s Omnivore’s Dilemma and films like Food, Inc., Americans are becoming more aware of where our food originates and how it’s produced. We understand the economic and social significance of supporting… read more »
Ah, summer. Flip-flops. Backyard barbeques. Trips to the beach. And…flavored spirits? Yes, as a matter of fact, “flavored spirits” (also known as “infused”) are exactly what the industry would like to pop into your mind when you think of summer, right along with popsicles and the pool. And with all the new, mouth-watering infusions typically… read more »
Chick Beer, the first beer created by and for women, was launched in 2011 by Easton, Maryland native Shazz Lewis. In an industry dominated by advertising and packaging geared towards men, women are often overlooked as an important part of the beer market. Roughly 25 percent of all beer consumed in the United States is… read more »
Several years ago as Dublin native Linda Murray considered co-founding a non-profit to promote Irish arts and culture in the United States, she and her cohorts – another Dubliner and two Washingtonians – grappled with the ideal name. An Irish language moniker was a no-brainer, but it also needed to convey the organization’s mission to… read more »
