Psst, save the date for a live DC Beer Show podcast at Bluejacket, 01/28/26:

"I’ve seen a few Michelin-starred and Michelin-rated places begin to take their beer programs more seriously. Jont and Oyster Oyster in DC come to mind, and I think (hope!) it will become a lasting trend." - April Shettle-Magee, The Salt Line

The first Thursday of 2026 means the first Beery News Notes of 2026!

Seems fitting that our last post of 2025 is as beautiful (and limited) of a beer we can make⁠ ⁠ • Confessions - Russian Imperial Stout⁠ ⁠ We are down to the last few cans + keg of this one. ⁠ Notes of roast, coffee + dark chocolate. Bitterness is balanced against the booze

“More and more people know what a LUKR is, but the faucet is not really the point. The point is pouring and presenting with intention and care.” - Matt Furda, Mayan Monkey dcbeer.com/2025/12/30/2...

Always interesting to see what comes up multiple times in this piece, interviewing 20+ people in the beer industry. For 2025, Sapwood's Albura Dark Mexican-style lager gets a lot of mentions, as does Eebee's Corner Bar.

Our editor has posted his golden pints for the year over at his seldom-used blog, cheers!

“More and more people know what a LUKR is, but the faucet is not really the point. The point is pouring and presenting with intention and care.” - Matt Furda, Mayan Monkey dcbeer.com/2025/12/30/2...

Maybe you are sick of Beer in Review articles. But, maybe you're not!

Touché!

Wordle doesn't recognize "gruit"???

Don’t pay rideshare prices this New Year’s Eve! Take advantage of free fares on Metro bus and rail from 8 PM on December 31 to 2 AM on January 1. 🎉

Alright, who's putting Christmas ales on discount?

@dinfontay.com recounts what are, in his opinion, the most important storylines and turning points for the beer industry in 2025.

Ring in the new year safely! Enjoy free rides on Metro bus and rail from 8 PM on December 31 through 2 AM on January 1! 🎉 Plus, free parking after 8 PM on December 31 and all day on January 1!

Last second advice: give the gift of area beer news, get discounts at breweries, come to beer shares, and more!

Check your local for special holiday hours Eat Christmas cookies Drink beer

Here...this is for YOU. You know, to help with that "in-law" situation....⁠ ⁠ • Confessions - Russian Imperial Stout (16.66%)⁠ ⁠ A full bodied dark stout with notes of roast, coffee + dark chocolate. Bitterness is balanced against the booziness, all of which is enveloped in a rich, bold body.

Belfast tonight.

But really the best archive story belongs to @heurichhouse.bsky.social

Finally, a beer that is not woke

Not subscribed to this? You should be!

Gone, but not forgotten

Uhhhhhh

It’s that time of year again for #marvoloso variants. @commonwealthbrewco always delivers. #vabeer #vaisforbeerlovers

We've got a beer share for our Patreon members tomorrow afternoon at Bluejacket. Not a member? It's $5, pays for itself in brewery discounts and beer events, makes a great gift, and supports DC Beer!

Holiday markets, many at breweries! Xmas beer at the Sov!

What's a beer you all miss? I'll start: Mad Fox Orange Whip

Cellarmaker at Churchkey tonight, btw!

It's annual drinking review season!! And getting me started, as usual, is pale beers... www.fuggled.net/2025/12/fugg...

Lost Generation Brewing self-distributing to Downtown Crown in Gaithersburg, you know what to do, Maryland peeps!

This weekend, skate at the newly reopened rink in Anacostia, catch a nerdy burlesque show, and visit one (or two, or three...) holiday markets. Our full guide: 51st.news/dc-events-th... (🎨 : Mikka Kei Macdonald)

We hereby declare it Baltic Porter weather!

I wrote up Mieza, the area’s most underrated brewery.

“The Dig Dug Dig Holiday Crawl takes in four venues: Lost Generation Brewing, Bryant Street Market, Metrobar and City-State Public House, each with their own things to do.” Belgian Christmas beers at The Sovereign also written up, and more!

No delays here!

In which we sing the praises of @dovetailbrewery.bsky.social and Mieza Blendery. Thank you, @evanrail.bsky.social, for having us!

You can gift Patreon memberships, I’m bringing a three year vertical of barrel-aged imperial stouts because there’s no other way to drink them without calling in sick!

Beer share this Sunday and for $5 you’re invited! Already a member? Then it’s free!

Three beers from Blindhouse, Virginia’s second blendery!

And for our Prince William County crowd, Cedar Run in Nokesville is no longer brewing.

Welp, Urban Garden Brewing is NOT opening at Fort Totten.

Ah, yeah! Back on the Top 10 List + this time for an IPA...⁠ ⁠ The top 476 breweries around the US. Here are the top 10 according to @Untappd ratings:⁠ ⁠ • Number 7 drop is @adroittheory: Government Drone (Ghost 1718) a 12% ABV TNEIPA with a suspicious 4.56 (29 Ratings)

Neighborhood Restaurant Group is having their annual ridiculous gift card sale. Presumably most people are just regulars buying gift card for themselves to get 33% off essentially www.giftrocker.com/secure/Order...

Le sigh

Today, the Stuart-Hobson Middle School sits on the site of the old Washington Brewery Company.

It’s holiday party season, here is your beer!

People want real shit!

“Everyone’s Talking About Cinnabon,” Sabro-hopped American Strong Ale with Ceylon cinnamon, Mexican vanilla, and lactose, aged in rum barrels, 10.2% ABV

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