Monday, June 30, 2008

D.C. in July!







Well it’s almost our nation’s birthday and that means one thing in D.C.; it’s Hot. Congress is out of session, leaving you with more time to plan your next long lunch or early happy hour, and our devoted brewers have planned appropriately with some exciting new beers on tap to help fight the sweltering humidity. But first lets take a moment to catch up and share the latest events and upcoming fun.

Most recently the Cap City Brewers attended the 5th Annual Harrisburg Brewers Fest in Harrisburg, PA. Organized by Troegs Brewing Co., approximately forty-five breweries attended the fest to promote great beer and help raise more than $111,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Central Pennsylvania, proof that good beer helps fight diseases. Harrisburg is a bit outside the beltway and might sound less than practical for a brewpub that doesn’t distribute beyond the Shirlington patio or growlers at the weekend BBQ, but Cap City is well-known and liked throughout the mid-Atlantic, as evidence by the numerous festival-goers who shared stories of previous visits to our restaurants. One sentimental fellow recounted the day he first fell in love with our lovely Amber Waves. “Her freshness never fades, a rare and infrequent find,” he lamented. Beer festivals can be very touching at times. Here are a few pictures to prove it.

On a happier note, the summer is full of great festivals and beer tastings, and we try our best to attend as many as possible for two reasons. One: we love our industry and support people with the same passion and mission. Two: we’re constantly collecting ideas and business cards as we prepare for the main event of the fall, Capitol City’s Oktoberfest. That’s right folks, Shirlington Village’s expansion means room for more breweries, brats, and lederhosen. Last year we saw more than 5,000 enthusiastic attendees, and we’re making room for more beer lovers and breweries. As October 4th draws close and we begin to dream of brats, pretzels, and malty lagers, we’ll continue to share the planning, brewery lineup, and excitement that is Oktoberfest. Capitol City will be honing its already impressive festival planning and beer pouring skills at the following local events;

August 21st brew at the zoo
August 23rd Stoudts Festival in Adamstown, PA
August 30th Leesburg, VA

Here is a more intimate look at Cap City’s locations and events;

Capitol Hill:

Over at the Postal Square location Head Brewer Ryan Curley is tapping a dry-hopped Amber Waves Ale. Ryan has taken the liberty of ramping up the profile on this longtime favorite by using generous amounts of Amarillo hops, a flavor and aroma hop with a brilliant citrus flavor.

There will be $2 pints, a free buffet prepared by Chef Nelson Molina and live music by DJ Davidchristsuperstar, aka Dave Sandelli, Capitol City’s finest Serving DJ.

The festivities will begin at 5pm on Wednesday, July 9th outside the patio, overlooking the hustle and bustle of Capitol Hill. So come early and stay late. Salute!

Shirlington:

Thursdays now feature $2.00 pints for our Kolsch, Amber, Pale, and Porter lovers. Calling it a good deal isn’t good enough, but we haven’t thought of a clever name yet, so for now you can call it a random act of kindness. Resident Cask Master James Nicholson is always surprising us with his whimsical creations, the most recent of which was an intriguing basil Porter. The chocolate and roasty flavors are paired quite carefully with this aromatic herbal addition. “Malty and memorable,” said one faithful regular. Wednesdays are unofficial “New Cask Night,” so stop by to see what’s on the beer engine.

Upcoming lineup:
July 2 Amber Cask
July 9 Pale Cask dry-hopped with Galena!
July 16: English Strong

In other news that’s fit to print, the addition of eight new flat-screen HDTV’s has the staff and local high-quality television fans simply giddy. Shirlington is welcoming and catering to the NFL and NCAA superfans this fall.

We’re incredibly interested in your opinions as we progress, and we strive to make future visits even more memorable than the last, so we ask that you share any prayers, praises, comments, or concerns with us by responding to this post or stopping by one of the restaurants for pint and a chat.

See you soon,
Capitol City Brewers




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Monday, June 23, 2008

Hello Cap City Fans!

Yes it's true, Cap City has risen from its internet slumber and is ready to share with you our very own Brewsletter. What, you might ask, is a Brewsletter? Well besides an opportunity for the brewers to rest their backs and polish their publishing skills, the brewsletter will keep you up to date on upcoming beers, Cap City events, local festivals, and fun beer information.

In restaurant speak, this first entry is the soft opening for the brewsletter, so keep in touch and look forward to helpful links, festival pictures, and brewhouse Ipod picks of the month. Don't forget to sign up and share the good brews with your friends.

See you in July!

Capitol City Brewers

Thursday, June 12, 2008