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DC Brewery # 2 – Atlas Brew Works

Combine an experienced home brewer with a former brewer from Telegraph and Pyramid and you have the makings (along with a shared history at Vanderbilt University) for Atlas Brew Works.
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Here is the back story for this DC area start-up:
“Experienced homebrewer Justin Cox is teaming up with longtime friend and accomplished commercial brewer Will Durgin to bring the District of Columbia fresh craft beer from Northeast DC. Atlas Brew Works plans to install its 20 barrel brew house at 2052 West Virginia Ave NE and begin producing unique local brews in the first quarter of 2013.
Atlas Brew Works’ beer portfolio will include American style craft ales and lagers along with an extensive sour and barrel aging program. The beers will be crafted with careful consideration to food pairings and a flare for experimentation.”

I hope to hear more about their beers and brewery in the future!

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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.”