Home in on this!

СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ’s Brennan Haselton is joined by Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beer Director and James Beard Award nominee Greg Engert to talk about Ocelot Home IPA for the latest edition of СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ’s Beer of the Week.

Brewery: , Dulles, Virginia

Description: An IPA brewed with Freestyle Nelson Sauvin and Citra hops, featuring a distinct dankness with notes of orange citrus zest, melon and tropical fruit salad

ABV: 6.7%

Pairing suggestions: Seafood, such as raw oysters, pan-seared scallops and grilled shrimp with garlic butter; pesto pastas; green veggies, such as asparagus, kale and green beans

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СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ’s Brennan Haselton is joined by Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beer Director and Food and Wine Sommelier of the Year Greg Engert to talk about Bluejacket Macaulay Macaulay Culkin Culkin DIPA for the latest edition of СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ’s Beer of the Week.

Brewery: D.C.

Description: Brewed in collaboration with Richmond, Virginia’s The Veil Brewing Co., this double IPA is double dry-hopped with New Zealand Cascade, Citra, Citra Cryo and Mosaic Cryo hops — and a small dose of house made tater tots

ABV: 8%

Pairing suggestions: Stuff with tomatoes (panzanella and Caprese salads, BLTs), pork chops, flatbreads with prosciutto and gorgonzola

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All hail the king!

СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ’s Brennan Haselton is joined by Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beer Director and James Beard Award nominee Greg Engert to talk about Eggenberg Hopfen König Pilsner for the latest edition of СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ’s Beer of the Week.

Brewery: , Pettenbach, Austria

Description: A Pilsner brewed with Saazer hops and featuring a bright golden color, with a dry, hoppy nose and aromatic flavors

ABV: 5.1%

Pairing suggestions: Veal schnitzel, dumplings and Käsespätzle, seafood (sushi, grilled shrimp and fried calamari)

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Let the oracle point your way to a glass of this!

СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ’s Brennan Haselton is joined by Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beer Director and Food and Wine Sommelier of the Year Greg Engert to talk about De Struise Cuvée Delphine Belgian Imperial Stout for the latest edition of СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ’s Beer of the Week.

Brewery: , Oostvleteren, Belgium

Description: An Imperial Belgian Stout featuring waves of espresso, bittersweet chocolate, brown sugar and molasses on the palate

ABV: 13%

Pairing suggestions: Brisket (particularly burnt ends), stews and chilies, lamb chops and all sorts of desserts

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So how does one get a job at this brewery?

СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ’s Brennan Haselton is joined by Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beer Director and James Beard Award nominee Greg Engert to talk about Schönram Heller Bock for the latest edition of СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ’s Beer of the Week.

Brewery: , Schönram, Germany

Description: A fruity heller bock brewed by master brewers in such a way that it remains easily drinkable.

ABV: 7.8%

Pairing suggestions: Ham, sausage and pork knuckles, barbecue, grilled steaks, fried seafood, crab cakes and smoked trout dip

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Take your taste buds on an Italian trip … to Colorado!

СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ’s Brennan Haselton is joined by Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beer Director and Food and Wine Sommelier of the Year Greg Engert to talk about Bierstadt Lagerhaus Italian Pils for the latest edition of СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ’s Beer of the Week.

Brewery: , Denver, Colorado

Description: A dry-hopped Pilsner hopped with French Strisselspalt featuring a solid bitterness with a floral and citric finish.

ABV: 5.4%

Pairing suggestions: Dishes with fresh summer tomatoes, garlicky Italian cuisine such as linguine with clam sauce and shrimp scampi, antipasto salads and Italian hoagies

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Who couldn’t use a little optimism these days?

СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ’s Brennan Haselton is joined by Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beer Director and Food and Wine Sommelier of the Year Greg Engert to talk about Halfway Crooks Sanguine Belgian Pale Ale for the latest edition of СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ’s Beer of the Week.

µþ°ù±ð·É±ð°ù²â:Ìý in Atlanta, Georgia

Description: a Belgian-style pale ale featuring delicate aromas of dried flowers and sweet cardamom with flavors of banana chips

ABV: 4.8%

Pairing suggestions: Creole cuisine such as jambalaya, gumbo, fried shrimp and po’ boys and grilled seafood

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A very tasty union of Italy and Virginia!

СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ’s Brennan Haselton is joined by Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beer Director and James Beard Award nominee Greg Engert to talk about Wheatland Spring Adorn Italian Pilsner for the latest edition of СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ’s Beer of the Week.

Brewery: in Waterford, Virginia

Description: an Italian-style Pilsner brewed with 100% Virginia grain, spring water and Old World and New School hops

ABV: 5.3%

Pairing suggestions: Any kind of pizza, charcuterie, fried stuff like calamari and arancini, steamed clams

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Raise your paw if you’d like to try this beer!

СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ’s Brennan Haselton is joined by Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beer Director and Food and Wine Sommelier of the Year Greg Engert to talk about Japas Neko IPA for the latest edition of СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ’s Beer of the Week.

Brewery: Japas Cervejario, based in Brazil but nomadically brewed

Description: West Coast style IPA brewed in Louisville, Kentucky, with Pacific Northwest hops

ABV: 5.7%

Pairing suggestions: Japanese fried chicken and gyoza pork dumplings, spicy tuna rolls, tempura rolls, other sushi, grilled steak

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Grab a glass and wave the flag!

СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ’s Brennan Haselton is joined by Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beer Director and James Beard Award nominee Greg Engert to talk about Bluejacket Many Colors Rice Lager for the latest edition of СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ’s Beer of the Week.

Brewery:Ìý, Washington, D.C.

Description: A rice lager dry hopped with El Dorado and Motueka hops.

ABV: 4.5%

Pairing suggestions:ÌýCeviche and fish tacos, shrimp on the grill, jerk chicken,ÌýCubanos

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There’s no nonsense in the taste!

СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ’s Brennan Haselton is joined by Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beer Director and James Beard Award nominee Greg Engert to talk about Crooked Crab Nautical Nonsense Hazy IPA for the latest edition of СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ’s Beer of the Week.

Brewery: , Odenton, Maryland

Description: A hazy IPA created in collaboration with D.C’s Bluejacket Brewery, featuring juicy Citra, Motueka and Peacharine hops, which combine for an explosion of tropical citrus, ripe peach and juicy fruit punch flavors.

ABV: 7%

Pairing suggestions: Things with tomatoes (think bruschetta and Caprese salad), grilled pork chops, BLTs, anything Tex-Mex

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СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ’s Brennan Haselton is joined by Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beer Director and James Beard Award nominee Greg Engert to talk about RaR Floating With Friends Triple IPA for the latest edition of СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ’s Beer of the Week.

Brewery: , Cambridge and Annapolis, Maryland

Description: Created in collaboration with Swedish craft brewer Omnipollo, this triple IPA is brewed with pineapple and vanilla caviar and a variety of hops

ABV: 9.1%

Pairing suggestions: Porky stuff (pepperoni pizza, pork chops, al pastor tacos), Jerk chicken and grilled salmon, Cheesecake and all sorts of desserts

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A glass? Yes. A sorcerer’s staff? Optional.

СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ’s Brennan Haselton is joined by Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beer Director and Food and Wine Sommelier of the Year Greg Engert to talk about Brujos Populus Hazy IPA for the latest edition of СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ’s Beer of the Week.

Brewery:, Portland, Oregon

Description: A hazy IPA brewed with Citra, Nelson Sauvin and Mosaic hops.

ABV: 7.5%

Pairing suggestions: Asparagus, ramps and spring peas, scallops, mussels and other delicate seafoods, lighter Italian food like chicken piccata and linguine and clam sauce

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Miss Zwanze Day this year? You can still taste it!

СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ’s Brennan Haselton is joined by Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beer Director and James Beard Award nominee Greg Engert to talk about Cantillon Ashanti Lambic for the latest edition of СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ’s Beer of the Week.

Brewery:, Brussels, Belgium

Description: A Lambic brewed with Gorilla pepper that’s on the spicy, fruity and obviously peppery side.

ABV: 5.5%

Pairing suggestions: Tuna crudo, beef carpaccio with parmesan, creamy pastas, potato leek soup and clam chowder, breakfast stuff like biscuits and gravy and eggs Benedict

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This is definitely not your average “garage beer.”

СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ’s Brennan Haselton is joined by Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beer Director and Food and Wine Sommelier of the Year Greg Engert to talk about Brasserie de Blaugies Blonde de Blaugies Golden Ale for the latest edition of СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ’s Beer of the Week.

Brewery: , Dour, Belgium

Description: A blonde triple ale with notes of citrus and an elegant bitterness.

ABV: 8%

Pairing suggestions: Mussels, fried calamari, fish and chips, Roast pork and charcuterie, Cajun food (jambalaya and gumbo), Vietnamese cuisine

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