Articles by Carrie dow

Pabst Blue Ribbon Launches Blue Ribbon Whiskey in Select US Markets

Shot and a beer
by Carrie Dow in Liquor
PBR has launched their own whiskey. Let's keep an open mind and see what is insi...

Welcome Spring with a Cocktail Party at Brabo

Featuring Catoctin Creek
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
Join the fun on Thursday, March 29....
 

Great American Beer Festival Tickets Go on Sale August 1-2

Pre-sale August 1
by Carrie Dow in Beer
The Great American Beer Festival will take place in Denver at the Colorado Conve...

The 2017 All American Beer Fest Returns to the DC Fairgrounds

Red, white and brew
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
The All American Beer Fest will be rocking with over 45 All-American breweries p...
 

Enjoy Sundresses and Sangria at Pamplona

Summer patio party
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
Expect eloquent sundresses, patio entertainment, Sangria pitchers and Pamplona's...

Pride & Shine at Urbana this Weekend

Time to shine
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
The restaurant will be transformed into a Pride festival....
 

BrewDog Announces Puppy Parental Leave for Its Employees

It's Pawesome!
by Carrie Dow in Beer
Staff both in the UK and the US will now receive one week of paid leave when the...

Have the Perfect Pint Experience with Guinness in Las Vegas

Viva Las Vegas!
by Carrie Dow in Beer
Guinness is providing an opportunity for North Americans to learn how to pour th...
 

Join the Frolic At the 5th Annual DC Santa Crawl

Feeling jolly
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
Get in on this friendly and frolicsome event....

Eat, Drink, and Shop at The Emporiyum, November 12 & 13

Sips and samples
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
Over 95 artisans, producers, distillers, chefs, and craft food vendors are confi...
 

The Great Oktoberfest Returns to Tysons Biergarten

Calling all bier lovers
by Carrie dow in Featured Event Listing
Say goodbye to summer and hello fall with seasonal beers, delicious food and liv...

Celebrate Culinary Culture at Taste of DC Columbus Weekend

Experience the flavors
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
Indulge in food and fun against the historic backdrop of downtown Pennsylvania A...
 

Beer, Wine, Cider and Grilled Cheese Pairing with Drinky Events

Cheese please!
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
This ain't your average grilled cheese....

Green Flash Brewing Releases Treasure Chest 2016 to Fight Breast Cancer

"Raise a glass to find a cure"
by Carrie Dow in Beer
Once again this program will feature the annual release of Treasure Chest beer p...
 

Look and Listen at the Workhouse Art Center BrewFest

30+ breweries, wineries, and spirits
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
Join the fun at Workhouse Art Center in Lorton....

Learn How to Put Beer, Wine, Cider and BBQ Together at the Hill Center

Carrie Dow
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
Guests will have the opportunity to make their own cocktails....
 

Enjoy History and Drinking on the Cruzan Rum Distillery Tour

"Welcome to the Don't Hurry"
by Carrie Dow in Liquor
When people think of drinking the Virgin Islands, they often think of cocktails ...

Drink the District Presents Red, White & Brews

Stand and Salute
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
Give a toast to Uncle Sam by drinking the fruits (and hops and grains) of Americ...
 

Time to SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience

Sip and SAVOR
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
This summer, DC is the place to be when SAVOR presents An American Craft Beer & ...

Join Mr. Henry's Spring Brewfest for Foam, Fun, and Food, April 12

A Touch of Germany
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
Enjoy a beer pairing dinner featuring DC's own Atlas Brew Works....
 

Celebrate Spring at the Cherry Blossom Beer and Wine Festival, March 26 and April 9

Cherry, Cherry
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
Join hundreds of other folks coming out of hibernation to enjoy the cherry bloss...

Join Firefly and Right Proper Brewing for the 100 Mile Supper Series, March 1

Beer Pairing Dinner
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
Enjoy hand-picked beers and a four-course menu....
 

Drink up at the 12th Annual DC Brewer's Ball, March 5

DC's premier beer tasting and fundraising event
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
Guests can sample 35 of the region's best breweries....

Learn How to Pair Beer With Dessert at Hill Center, Feb. 13

Sour, Sweet, or Bitter?
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
How do you like your dessert? That is the question that will be asked....
 

Linebacker DeMarcus Ware Gives Rare Whisky to Denver Bronco Teammates After Super Bowl Victory

A little something, something
by Carrie Dow in Liquor
Ware will present all of his teammates with a special gift of Crown Royal XR whi...

Explore the World of Wine and Take a Winter Wine Class at Vinoteca

See the world through wine
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
Sign up today for one of these interesting, educational, and tasteful classes....
 

Cochon555 and Punch Kings Return to Cities Nationwide for 2016 Competition

Pigs and punches
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
This event features master chefs and bartenders from around the country creating...

Jumpstart 2016 at the Strong Ale Tasting at RFD, Jan. 26

Big Beers
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
The Strong Ale Tasting starts at 6 PM....
 

Enjoy the Finer Things in Life at the On the Rocks Whiskey & Fine Spirits Festival, Nov. 12

The eastern's best spirits
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
Washingtonian magazine is hosting one of the area's finest spirits festivals. ...

Sip, Sample, and Savor at the Brew and Bourbon Classic at Laurel Park, Nov. 14

A Triple Crown of taste
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
Sample over 30 beers and 20 varieties of classic bourbon at Laurel Park....
 

Party at the Ballpark During DC Beer Festival, Nov. 7

Play ball!
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
The DC Beer Festival is on!...

Boston Brewing Company's Jim Koch Announces Samuel Adams LongShot Homebrew Contest Winners and Nitro Brews Coming Soon

by Carrie Dow in Beer
Big things are happening at Boston Beer Company as proved by founder Jim Koch ov...
 

Recap: 2015 Great American Beer Festival (Photos)

by Carrie Dow in Beer
This past weekend saw the 29th Annual Great American Beer Festival come and go. ...

Oskar Blues to Open Brewery in Austin, Texas in 2016

Live music capital of the world!
by Carrie Dow in Beer
Oskar Blues has taken over the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and the Pisgah Forest...
 

Head to Das Best Oktoberfest DC in National Harbor for Two Days of Bavarian Fun, Sept. 25-26

Das Best!
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
Enjoy authentic German beer and a Midway with games and rides....

Sip Your Way Through Arlington's Largest Garden Party at the Backyard Beer Fest, Sept. 19

A garden of beer
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
Celebrate the end of summer with a few thousand of your closest friends....
 

Sierra Nevada is the Official Beer of the 2015 World Ski Championships

Go for the gold!
by Carrie Dow in Beer
The world's best skiers will descend on the slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Feb...

Brew Big Red: A Brewery Tour of Lincoln, NE

by Carrie Dow in Beer
The college town of Lincoln, Nebraska is home to plenty of impressive taps....
 

Holiday Bubbly 101: 5 Sparkling Wines Under $30

Bring some bubbly to this year's holiday party
by Carrie Dow in Wine
Need some bubbly for the holidays? The Drink Nation is here to help!...

Recap of the 2014 Great American Beer Fest (Photos)

by Carrie Dow in Beer
Couldn't make it to Denver for this year's Great American Beer Festival? Click t...
 

Samuel Adams' Jim Koch Announces Homebrew Longshot Winners at GABF

Homebrews and Cru
by Carrie Dow in Beer
Four home brewers from around the country won a trip to Denver to visit GABF and...

What's New and What To Do at the 2014 Great American Beer Festival

The USA's biggest beer competition returns
by Carrie Dow in Beer
Where you one of the lucky few to get Great American Beer Festival tickets? Cong...
 

Green Flash Brewing's West Coast IPA Makes Historic Atlantic Crossing

An American IPA in Belgium
by Carrie Dow in Beer
Green Flash Brewing's flagship beer, West Coast IPA, will be brewed, bottled and...

2014 Punch King (Actually Queen) Crowned in Denver

Bacon and Bourbon
by Carrie Dow in Culture
The competition was fierce and only one prevailed, but everyone who attended cam...
 

St. John Brewers and the Tap Room Brings the Craft Beer Revolution to the US Virgin Islands

by Carrie Dow in Beer
St. Johns has something that sets it apart from these other US Virgin Islands, r...

Beer Review: Red Hook Audible Ale

Call an Audible
by Carrie Dow in Beer
Fill your passion bucket with Audible Ale by Red Hook and Dan Patrick Show....
 

Aloha From Maui Brewing Company, Where the Only Thing Colder Than the Beer Is the Iced Bar Top

A taste of the Hawaiin spirit through beer
by Carrie Dow in Beer
Maui Brewing has an impressive lineup of brews, offering a variety of styles tha...

Samuel Adams Introduces Cold Snap at Great American Beer Festival Brunch

Beer for breakfast!
by Carrie Dow in Beer
What better place than the Great American Beer Festival for Boston Beer Company ...
 

Epic Beer Festivals Hit Cities Across the Nation

by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
Want to be an integral part of the action? The best way to experience an Epic Be...

Wynkoop Brewing Company seeks 2013 Beerdrinker of the Year

by Carrie Dow in Beer
To enter, submit a "Beer Resume" that includes your beer philosophy, details on ...
 

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