Ohmono (dstrother@pop.dn.net) reports: the granddaddy of 'em all, in terms of the wide range
of beers available, and the fact that they almost single-handedly helped
spark the renaissance of interest in good beers. The owners have done a
great job of introducing the hoi polloi to the wonders of diverse
beers. The downside is that with all that many on hand, one can
occasionally get a stale bottle. Hey, life's a crap shoot anyway, so
take a chance!
George West gswest@usa.net reports that is still the mecca for beer lovers - I could live there - not to
miss if you are ever within a few hundred miles.
Second location next to Union Station
Ohmono (dstrother@pop.dn.net) reports that the (original location) has some very good beers,
particularly their Kolsch and some of the more complex brews and their
lightly fruited ales. Downside is that the food is overpriced, and in
the evenings it's an impossibly noisy crowded meet market. At lunch
time, it can be quite an agreeable place to meet friends for a bite and
brew.
George West gswest@usa.net reports that this was
as alway the best available - beer was fresh and true to character - food
was alittle pricey, but go during happy hour when appetizers are half-off -
and beer is also slightly cheaper - had a porter and brown, both good.
Maintains a website
Withers Covel (wcovel@grci.com) reports: good food (Rockport's barbeque) and good selection of beer - cool, trendy atmosphere but tends to be a big pick-up joint.
Ohmono (dstrother@pop.dn.net) reports: is in the same class as Sam Adams, and I
admire both for marketing very good beers. There was a Heurich brewery
in DC for many years, and one of the descendents resurrected the name
for a line of beers which are contract-brewed elsewhere. Their basic
Maerzen beer is very true to style. They've added a Foggy Bottom ale to
the line, and it's also quite good.
Has a website
Jamy Magro jamymagro@juno.com reports: They had quite a few beers on draft but it only looked like they had two of their own beers on tap. The J. Paul's Amber was a typical red/amber beer with a nice rounded taste. The J. Paul's Wheat was more of an American wheat beer with a crisp taste and I did not notice any esters or banana flavors. J. Paul's has a good selection of food from steaks to Maryland Crab cakes.
Chris Malley (ScrumScum@aol.com) reports:A relaxed atmosphere with good beers on tap as well as bottles. Beer includes products from Wild Goose, Pete's, Weinhard's, Sam Adams, and many more. Thursday nite is microbrew nite with all bottles for $1.99. Sully's is located on 2nd Street and Constitution, NW right next to the Department of Labor.
Withers Covel (wcovel@grci.com) reports: outstanding beer selection and GREAT food