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DC brewery # 1 – DC Brau

Since President Obama has been newly re-installed as our leader and since President’s Day and the birthday’s of Washington and Lincoln are this month, to focus in on what is brewing in the District of Columbia.

Our first stop is DC Brau.DCBrauLogo
I have had the opportunity to sample their collaboration with Epic Brewing of Utah (Fermentation without Representation) and their Corruption IPA (their take on a PacNW IPA). Both tasted really well to me and I like the theme of the cans and the naming convention as well.

Here are the two that I would recommend being on the hunt for:
The Citizen™ “Belgian Ale is inspired by the timeless Tripel style ales of Belgium.

Using a traditional high gravity “Abbey” yeast strain that encourages the production of highly palatable ethanol notes supported by Aromatic and Carapils malts. “The Citizen” also exhibits the noble hop spiciness that is common to most Belgian Ales.”

Thyme after Thyme “is our version of a Strong Belgian Winter Ale. Initial tasting leads to a zesty orange rind and herbal aroma. Mouthfeel has weight and comes across with a white grape and subtle, herbal character that coats the tongue and lingers with a glimpse of Thyme. Mild warmth on the tail end of the finish gives a small view into its lofty 9% abv.

Both Orange peel and Thyme were added during the primary fermentation so as the beer developed the spices were slowly stripped away leading to a well balanced spiced ale that is a great companion for a comfy couch and a roaring fire.”

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GABF Brewery # 3 – DC Brau

While at the Great American Beer Festival, of the 35+ some odd 1 ounce samplers that I had, one was called the Corruption from DC Brau.

Once you get past the political themed names, you find some solid beers. Before GABF, I had their collaboration fall beer, Fermentation without Representation that they brewed with Epic from Utah and really enjoyed it. The Corruption IPA also fell into the enjoyed category. A crisp beer that had enough bitterness for a left coaster like myself.

Two other tidbits that raise their approval ratings for me are that they are canning in the Capital and that they are politically active in the arena of DC statehood. Canned beer has a better chance of making it out to me and if we got DC as a state maybe people will stop talking about Ohio for half a second. (Sorry, election year rant)