Author: Jeff Lucas

I like craft beers, a lot. So far I've had over 4,600 different beers and have been to 126 breweries in 27 states plus DC. Always looking to try something new, except when it is from the Bud Light "____ ____ rita" family. Follow my adventures in craft beer on Untappd at https://untappd.com/user/jephilip

Review: SAVOR 2018 Recap (6/1 & 6/2/18)

The premiere craft beer festival of the season in DC did not disappoint! Both the beer and food was fantastic again at SAVOR 2018. I tried all 60 of the beers with an Untappd score of 4 or more and 53 earned a rating 4+ from me.

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SAVOR Preview! (Friday 6/1 & Saturday 6/2)

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PHOTO © BREWERS ASSOCIATION

Here’s the preview of the 90 breweries and 180 beers that will be available tonight and tomorrow at SAVOR, along with the SAVOR spreadsheet I prepare every year to navigate all those delicious beers.

SAVOR is now sold out for Saturday. Get your tickets to SAVOR for tonight!

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Do This: SAVOR Craft Beer Week Events

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It’s SAVOR week in DC!!! That means awesome out-of-market craft beers from all over the country will be featured in events across the city. Below is the most comprehensive list of events available. There are 61 events, at 31 venues, featuring 72 breweries. Cheers!

Get your tickets to SAVOR for Friday, June 1 or Saturday, June 2 and enjoy the week!

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Do This: New Rocket Frog Brewery Opening in Sterling (5/19/18)

Rocket Frog logos and the inspiration frog (Photo Credits: NASA & Jeff Lucas)

Rocket Frog Brewing is having their grand opening this Saturday, May 19th, starting at noon. There will be at least five beers on tap and a food truck.

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Do This: Quick Day Trip to Dirt Farm Brewing

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The beautiful view from Dirt Farm Brewing (Photo Credit: Jeff Lucas)

It’s not often I get to a brewery and immediately say, “what an amazing view!” But that is what happened when I visited Dirt Farm Brewing recently.

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New Local Craft Beer Garden by Nationals Park

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Aslin Beer Garden (Photo Credit: Jeff Lucas)

If you’re headed to see the Nationals this weekend against the Arizona Diamondbacks, be sure to check out the new Aslin Beer Garden!

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