Rustico in Alexandria

[pizzaandbrew]

Hey All - Attached the menu for our beer dinner on 12/18 featuring the beers of Merchant du Vin at Tallula. $85 includes tax and tip. The Rustico-Sponsored Beer Dinner at Tallula Series (#5)
The Beers of Merchant du Vin
Monday, December 18th
$85 includes tax and gratuity
Tallula Restaurant, 2761 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA, 22201
For reservations or contact information,
call Chris Schaller at Rustico 703 224 5051

Course 1
Oysters Rockefeller
paired with Samuel Smith’s Taddy Porter

Course 2
Braised Leg of Wild Boar, with a ragout of bacon and wild mushrooms
paired with Rochefort 8

Course 3
Roasted Muscovy Duck, with seared foie gras and red wine poached plum
paired with Lindeman’s Cherry Lambic

Course 4
Pan Roasted Tuna Loin, with crispy potato cake, quail egg, sauce bordelaise
paired with Samuel Smith’s Oatmeal Stout

Course 5
Roblochon de Savoie, with ice wine poached apricots and hearth bread
paired with Orval

Course 6
House made Donuts, with a trio of sauces
paired with Ayenger’s Celebrator

Hope you might be able to make it. If not, keep your eyes posted for Eggenberg dinner in January w/ owner Karl Shtor, Brooklyn dinner in Feb w/ Garrett Oliver, Victory dinner in March w/ owner Bill Covaleski, Clipper City dinner in April w/ owner Hugh Sisson...
Current newcomers to the draft list - Eggenberg Samichlauss, Anderson Valley Winter Solstice, Victory Hop Wallop and coming soon - Delirium Noel.
Upcoming cask ales include Brooklyn Brown, St. George Winter Stout, Allagash Grand Cru, Victory Hop Devil

[chazwicke]

YUM!!!

[pizzaandbrew]

Current draft list additions include Delirium Noel, Gouden Carolus Noel, Harviestoun Bitter and Twisted, Eggenberg Samichlaus, Lefthand Warrior. Just tapped a firkin of Brooklyn Brown Ale on the engine.
Check our website www.rusticorestaurant.com later this week for the menu for 1/16 Eggenberg Dinner with owner Karl Shtor at Tallula Restaurant.
Then on Wednesday 1/24, we're having a Delirium glassware giveaway at Rustico from 6-9. Hope to see you there.
Chris

[MeridianFC]

Originally posted by pizzaandbrew
[B] Harviestoun Bitter and Twisted. Just tapped a firkin of Brooklyn Brown Ale on the engine.


Zowie!

[pizzaandbrew]

Menu for Tuesday's Eggenberg dinner at Tallula's new EAT bar (place looks awesome) is posted at www.rusticorestaurant.com. Allagash Grand Cru on the engine, Victory Hop Devil on deck, St. George IPA in the hole - Victory Hop Wallop coming soon!! New on tap - Coniston Blue Bird Bitter, Smuttynose Old Brown Dog, St. Bernardus Abt 12

[MeridianFC]

Finally got to sample the wares at Rustico the other night. Nice space, if a tad on the modern side for my tastes, though the fake old timey downtown location outside made a bit of a juxtaposition. The food was solid, the beers, while way too cold, were in good condition. The selection was excellent. Had the Harviestoun, finally tried the Michigan brewed Celis White (tasty but not quite the classic the TX version was, but I'd have it again), the wife had the Allagash winter special on cask. We both ended up having bottles of Belhaven. My wife ordered the BH but the bartender accidentally gave the server the Wee Heavy intead of the regular Belhaven, but in the interest of peace and harmony I decided to drink it. Forgot what a good brew it is. Most times I get the bottle it's not been handled well but this was in excellent condition.

The music was great. Heard the Clientele's "Since K Got Over Me" which I was told came from the owner's collection (is that you pizzaandbrew?).

[pizzaandbrew]

While you will hear my music from time to time as well, I am not the owner you were referring to - that would be Michael Babin, one of the three principle owners who also own Evening Star Cafe, Vermilion and Tallula. Thanks for the kind words about the bar! New bottles added recently include Bell's Java Stout, Bell's Expedition Stout, Bell's Kalamazoo Stout, Firestone Double Barrel Ale and Lost Coast 8 Ball Stout. Victory Hop Devil on the engine right now, St. George IPA on deck, and Victory Hop Wallop in the hole.

[pizzaandbrew]

Just put Bell's Two Hearted IPA on tap this evening. Left Hand Milk Stout will be joining shortly. Hop Wallop will be on the engine next week too.
Wednesday 1/24 the pink elephants invade!! We'll be featuring the beers of the Huyghe Brewery. Delirium Noel and Tremens and Floris Apple on draft. For every draft or btl from Huyghe you buy, you'll leave with a Delirium chalice.

[pizzaandbrew]

Menu for our Brooklyn Beer Dinner (Tues 2/6) w/ Garrett Oliver is now posted at www.rusticorestaurant.com Please note the beer for the second course will now be the Smoked Weissbock and the beer for the third course will now be Local 1 - making it's debut in the state of VA!!b This dinner is at EatBar (the bar at Tallula)
The following night at Rustico (2/7 6-9), we'll be having a glassware giveaway. For every Smoked Weissbock, Black Chocolate Stout (both on draft) or Winter Ale (on the beer engine) you buy, you'll leave with a piece of footed Brooklyn stemware!
Allagash Grand Cru on the engine right now. Bear Republic Hop Rod Rye new to the draft list.

[Theakston]

Originally posted by pizzaandbrew
Menu for our Brooklyn Beer Dinner (Tues 2/6) w/ Garrett Oliver is now posted at www.rusticorestaurant.com Please note the beer for the second course will now be the Smoked Weissbock and the beer for the third course will now be Local 1 - making it's debut in the state of VA!!b This dinner is at EatBar (the bar at Tallula).

I'll be there. anyone esle planning on going?

[pizzaandbrew]

Firkin of Brooklyn Winter Ale working the engine... Red Nectar and Eggenberg Pils on draft, Unibroue Maudite coming soon... Join us for Fat Tuesday (2.20) - Abita Pecan Brown and some other treats on draft. Abita glassware for every draft purchased and o' course... lots of beads.

[pizzaandbrew]

Victory Hop Wallop running through the engine... Maredsous 8, Rogue Morimoto Imperial Pils and Wolaver's Organic Brown Ale new to the draft list... Fat Tuesday is this Tuesday - Abita Glassware Giveaway - Pecan Brown, Mardi Gras Bock, Turbo Dog and Purple Haze all on draft from 6-9. Leave with a glass for every draft you buy. Wed PM is Sam Smith glassware night - won't be drafts this time, but for every Sammy Smith you down (we have the Old Brewery Pale Ale, Nut Brown, Oatmeal Stout, and India Ale featured). Also, Chef Morales first menu offerings will be available this week. Cheers

[pizzaandbrew]

Here's the menu for the latest in our beer dinner series over at Tallula's EatBar!

Victory Beer Dinner
With Special Guest
Brew master and Founder
Bill Covaleski
Tuesday, March 6
7:30 PM
$80/person includes tax and tip

Course 1
“Popcorn” Lobster
trio of sauces
Served with Prima Pils

Course 2
Seared Diver Scallop
coriander, beets, paddlefish roe
Served with Golden Monkey

Course 3
Roasted Squab Breast
confit leg, fig puree, foie gras reduction
Served with Victorious Dopplebock

Course 4
House Made Pastrami
split peas, sauerkraut, cabernet-black pepper sauce
Served with Hop Devil

Course 5
Roasted Duroc Pork Loin
fennel pollen, poached egg ravioli, orange-chile gastrique
Served with Hop Wollop

Course 6
Deep Fried Chocolate
bruleed banana, Loretta ice cream
Served with Storm King Stout

Bill will also be joining us for a glassware giveaway the following night over at Rustico. We're gonna have Victory running through the beer engine, their seldom seen cask-conditioned Uncle Teddy's Bitter and some other treats and, as usual, with every draft you purchase, you'll leave with a glass for yourself. In this instance, Victory's very cool Willy Becher tumbler.
Lagunitas Hairy Eyeball and Bluegrass Brewing Company's Jefferson Reserve Oak Barrel Stout new to the draft list right now.

[MeridianFC]

Originally posted by pizzaandbrew
We're gonna have Victory running through the beer engine, their seldom seen cask-conditioned Uncle Teddy's Bitter

Hold for delivery!

[chazwicke]

Is the Uncle Teddy's on now or will be on only for the tasting? Victory's Milltown Mild on cask is magnificent.

[pizzaandbrew]

Uncle Teddy's will be tapped Wednesday PM at 6.
Mark your calendars for our 3/21 - our potluck glassware giveaway. We're lining up some special brews for the occassion. You will have the opportunity to have DFH's Red and White and Smuttnose's Smuttinator on draft! WE're gonna make sure this is a can't miss event

[pizzaandbrew]

is the latest in our glassware giveaway series. In an effort to move some of the leftovers, this is our first "Pot Luck" giveway. The glassware will be randoms featured in our first few events - Heavy Seas, Smuttynose, Brooklyn, Delirium, Abita. The beer will be anything but random - the only DFH Red and White on draft in the state of VA for starters. Now on draft Bell's Hop Slam, Ettaler Curator, Lefthand Sawtooth, Smuttynose S'muttonator. Clipper City Heavy Seas Peg Leg Imperial Stout running through the engine right now.

[CapHill]

Did this date change? I originally thoght the glassware giveaway was on the 21st (Wed). Maybe I read it wrong, but thought that is what it said on the chalkboard a couple weeks ago. I plan on being there either night, but want to be clear. Thanks!

[pizzaandbrew]

You're right!!! It is Wednesday, not Tuesday. Sorry bout the confusion.
Chris

[Insidious Rex]

Will the Hopslam still be around by this weekend?

[pizzaandbrew]

Was in Vegas over the weekend... Sorry I didn't get back to you earlier. Hop Slam is still on tap. We've got another barrel to go too, so it should be on tap at least through the weekend. Also new on draft Ettaler Curator. Beer dinner with Hugh Sisson from Clipper City at Tallula $75/person includes 6 courses, tax and gratuity Tuesday 4/3

[pizzaandbrew]

Hey All - VBC Hop Devil on the engine currently, Lagunitas Hoppus Maximus on deck and Victory Hop Wallop in the hole. Keep your eyes open for Bells Two Hearted in the very near future!
Allagash Dinner with Rob Tod at Tallula's EatBar scheduled for Tuesday May 8th. Rob will be joining us for a glassware giveaway at Rustico. Stay tuned for the menu offerings!!

[pizzaandbrew]

Rustico-Sponsored Beer Dinner Series at EatBar
2761 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA
Allagash Beer Dinner
With Allagash Brewer/President Rob Tod
Tuesday May 8, 2007
7:30 PM
$85 (includes tax and gratuity)
For reservations,
Call Chris Schaller at Rustico 703 224 5051

Allagash Hugh Malone
TBD

Allagash White
House Preserved Tuna with Curly Endive, Arbequina Olives, Coddled Egg

Allagash Tripel
Allagash Tripel Welsh Rarebit, Asparagus, Baby Greens

Allagash Four
Braised Pork Belly, Smoked Scallops, Creamy Corn

Allagash Curieux
Butter Poached Pineland Farms Sirloin, Ricotta & Mascarpone Ravioli

Allagash Interlude
Hudson Valley Foie Gras with Strawberries Three Ways

The following night, Rob will be joining us at Rustico from 6-9 for a glassware giveaway. For every Allagash draft you buy, you'll leave with an Allagash chalice. I promise there will be some fun stuff on the engine that night!!!

Currently on cask - Victory Hop Wallop, On deck - Victory Hop Devil, In the hole - Bell's Two Hearted, Brooklyn East India Pale Ale.

Upcoming events include Stone Dinner and glassware giveaways in June, Bluegrass Brewing Company glassware giveaway

[pizzaandbrew]

Bell's Two Hearted. On Deck - Victory Hop Devil. In the hole - Brooklyn East India Pale Ale
New on draft - Lagunitas Maximus, Brigand Belgian Strong Pale.

[pizzaandbrew]

Victory Hop Devil. On Deck - Brooklyn East India IPA. In the hole -Bell's Two Hearted
On draft - Smutty Maibock, Lagunitas Pils
Coming this weekend ON DRAFT - Saison Dupont

[pizzaandbrew]

Brooklyn East India Pale Ale. On deck - Bells Two Hearted, In the hole - Lagunitas Cappuccino Stout
Saison Dupont now on draft.

[MeridianFC]

I like that you've been keeping the cask flowing. Any plans to do any British cask beers. I realize that window on that is about to close if it hasn't already.

[pizzaandbrew]

Thanks for noticing! We're trying. We've bought some more cooperage of our own, so we should be able to increase the variety of product we're getting. Greg and I are doing our best to see what we can get our hands on from across the pond. I'll keep you posted.

[MeridianFC]

Thanks. My experience with the places I normally drink cask says that when the weather gets hot the import cask dries up, which I don't have a problem with given the vagaries of shipping.

[chazwicke]

Originally posted by pizzaandbrew
Thanks for noticing! We're trying. We've bought some more cooperage of our own, so we should be able to increase the variety of product we're getting. Greg and I are doing our best to see what we can get our hands on from across the pond. I'll keep you posted.

Try Shelton Bros. importing.

http://www.sheltonbrothers.com/

[pizzaandbrew]

That is who much of our new (new for us but still used) cooperage came from. We're finding the full kegs much harder to come by - Shelton, B United are able to distribute as fast as it comes in the country unfortunately. We'll keep trying though...

[pizzaandbrew]

Hey Guys - After leading us through a six course dinner at EatBar on Tuesday (a few seats still remain if you're interested), Rob Tod is going to join us at Rustico on Wednesday for a glassware giveaway...
We will be running casks of FOUR and Tripel.
White, Tripel, Dubbel on draft.
An Allagash chalice for every draft you buy. Stop by and tell Rob you appreciate his great beers!

[pizzaandbrew]

Allagash Tripel, On Deck Lagunitas Cappuccino Stout, In the hole - Bells Two Hearted
Coming this weekend - Firestone Double Barrel Ale on draft
Our next beer dinner is with Steve Wagner of Stone on Tuesday June 5 over at EatBar. Will feature:
'04 Guardian
'05 Vertical Epic
'05 Dbl Bastard
10th Anniversary IPA
'07 Russian Imperial Stout
and Ruination
We'll have a keg of 10th anniversary IPA on draft, along with a couple other treats, at Rustico the following night for a glassware giveaway.
Thanks,
Chris

[pizzaandbrew]

Lagunitas Cappuccino Stout, On deck - Bell's Two Hearted, In the hole - Victory Hop Devil

[pizzaandbrew]

Rustico-sponsored Beer Dinner Series at EatBar
2761 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
Featuring the Vintage Beers of the Stone Brewing Company
With Special Guest Stone Brewing Co. Vice-President and Brewmaster Steve Wagner
Tuesday June 5, 2007
$100/person (includes tax and gratuity)
Dinner starts at 7:30 PM
For information and reservations
please call Chris Schaller at Rustico 703 224 5051



’05 Vertical Epic
BBQ’d Halibut Cheeks with Heirloom Potatoes and Dill

Ruination IPA
Whole Spice Roasted Venison Saddle with Sherried Onions and Bearnaise

10th Anniversary
Braised Beef Cheek Tacos, with Napa Cabbage and Mint

‘05 Double Bastard
Duck Confit and Parmesan Croquette with Cinnamon Cured Guanciale and Tomatoes

’07 Imperial Stout
Brioche French Toast with Nutella and Caramelized Bananas

’04 Old Gaurdian
Gorgonzola Dolce with “Pan” Cherry Jam and Wild Cress

On the engine right now at Rustico - Victory Hop Devil, On Deck - Bell's Two Hearted, In the Hole - Clipper City Heavy Seas Red Sky at Night

New on draft - Victory Mad King Weisse and Avery World Wide Porter

Stay tuned for info on special dinner with Alain DeLaet, owner of the Huyghe Brewer (Delirium and Floris brands)!!

[Theakston]

Originally posted by pizzaandbrew
On the engine right now at Rustico - Victory Hop Devil, On Deck - Bell's Two Hearted, In the Hole - Clipper City Heavy Seas Red Sky at Night



Can you clarify your terminology?

Is my guess correct?
"On deck" means "up next" and "in the hole" means "after that..."

What I'm really getting at is when is the predicted time that two hearted hits the engine?...... because I intend to gun my engine in direction of Slaters Lane at the closest possible time.

Thanks!

[pizzaandbrew]

Sorry bout that - track and field terms, but you figured it out!
Victory should be kicking tonight. If it does, I'll post tomorrow!

[WiseGuy]

Also baseball terms !!

[pizzaandbrew]

Two Hearted firkin is being tapped now. Heavy Seas Red Sky at Night on deck and Brooklyn's Best Bitter in the hole...
Have a nice holiday weekend everyone.

[MeridianFC]

Originally posted by pizzaandbrew
Brooklyn's Best Bitter in the hole...


I really want me some o' that.

[pizzaandbrew]

Rustico Restaurant Presents
A Special Evening with
Alan De Laet, owner of the Huyghe Brewery (makers of Delirium, Floris)
Chef Frank Morales’ pairs his food with beers from the Huyghe portfolio
Monday June 4, 2007
Three Course Dinner $58 (tax and gratuity included)
Reservations available throughout the evening
From 6:30 to 9:30

First Course
Louisiana Crawfish Saucisse
Spiced Summer Squash
Delirium Nocturnum

Second Course
Roasted Pork Loin
Bundles of Green and Yellow Beans
Colorado Clover-Honey Brown Butter
Delirium Tremens

Third Course
American Artisanal Cheeses from
Chapel Creamery, Easton, MD
Everona Dairy, Rapahana, VA
Coach Farms, Hudson Valley, NY
Floris Wit-Blanche

[chazwicke]

Originally posted by pizzaandbrew
Two Hearted firkin is being tapped now.

Two Hearted is very nice on cask. I had some at Clarks Ale house in Chicago with Steveh, Bruno and Kalleh.

[pizzaandbrew]

Clipper City Red Sky at Night... On Deck - Brooklyn's Best Bitter... In the hole - Victory Hop Devil

[pizzaandbrew]

Brooklyn's Best Bitter... On Deck - Victory Hop Devil... In the Hole - Bell's Two Hearted... On the Horizon - Smuttynose Big A IPA, more Brooklyn, more Lagunitas
New on draft right now - Firestone Double Barrel Pale Ale, Delirium Tremens
Upcoming Events - Alain DeLaet (owner of Huyghe - Delirium, Floris) joins us for a 3 course dinner Monday 6/4 (reservations still available, menu posted above), Tuesday 6/5 Steve Wagner (President and owner of Stone Brewing) joins us for a 6 course dinner with vintage beer pairings at EatBar (menu also posted above), Wednesday 6/6 Scott Sheridan from Stone joins us for a Stone Glassware Giveaway. We'll be pouring Stone Pale, Stone 10th Anniversary IPA and a couple other treats and for every Stone draft you buy, you'll leave with a logo glass (while supplies last from 6-9), Scott Roussell of the Bluegrass Brewing Company will be joining us for another Glassware night on Tues 6/26
Happy Weekend!!

[chazwicke]

I attended the Stone Glass Give away last night and enjoyed several nice Stone brews with Scott. He is a great guy and I'm much looking forward to sixtels of Stone brews being available in the future. Not only were the Pale Ale and Arrogant Bastard fine brews, they also had 10 Anniversary on tap. Also Kudos to Rustico's food both of the trios we sampled and our dinners were very good. And the service also was good. I hope to regularly attend the dinner or glass give aways there. Nice place. Excellent selection of drafts and bottles too!

[pizzaandbrew]

Thanks for the good word Chazwicke! Sorry I didn't get to meet you that night. Look for Scott Roussell of the Blue Grass Brewing Company to join us on Tuesday 6/26 for a similar event. We'll have a cask of something of theirs along with pouring drafts of the Jefferson Reserve Oak Barrel Stout, Pale and Hefe. For every draft you buy, you leave with a BBC glass...
On the engine right now - Bell's Two Hearted. On deck - Smuttynose Big A Imperial IPA dry hopped with Centennial hops. In the hole - Victory Hop Devil.

[chazwicke]

I look forward to meeting you too. We should be there for the Bluegrass event.

[pizzaandbrew]

Smuttynose Big A Imperial IPA... On deck - Victory Hop Devil... In the hole... Brooklyn Brown Ale
New On Tap - Smuttynose IPA (not the big A)

[pizzaandbrew]

Through the Big A in 24 Hours!! Wasn't even that busy this weekend. Hop Devil just tapped. Brooklyn Brown on deck... Bell's Two Hearted in the hole....
I'll keep you posted.

[young chub]

Originally posted by pizzaandbrew
Through the Big A in 24 Hours!! Wasn't even that busy this weekend. Hop Devil just tapped. Brooklyn Brown on deck... Bell's Two Hearted in the hole....
I'll keep you posted.

Hey Chris,

Could you also post you regular tap list, and also maybe when it changes significanly.

Thanks,

YC

[MeridianFC]

Read all about the great beersicle controversy:

http://www.wtop.com/?nid=25&sid=1170835

[chazwicke]

I heard about that on the radio (WTOP) this morning during drive time. The bottom line for me is that Rustico is a great place. A very decent draft and bottled beer selection, good food and great service. I sincerely hope this "beer pop" thing does not effect the regular business. I'm not at all interested in the frozen beer but you can bet I'll be back at Rustico for the drafts and cask selection and the food. They do a great job there.

[pizzaandbrew]

Here is the current draft list. I know we'll be switching from Avery's Porter back to the IPA as soon as this keg kicks (tad more drinkable in this heat, ya know). Not too much left of the Stone 10th Anniversary - Victory Throwback Lager will replace it when it is done.
Allagash Tripel (Maine - Belgian-Style Tripel)
Avery Porter (Colorado - American Porter)
Bell's Two Hearted Ale (MI - American IPA)
Bluegrass Bourbon Barrel Stout (Kentucky - Double Stout)
Brooklyn Lager (NY - American Amber Lager)
Celis White (Michigan - Witbier)
DeKoninck (Belgium - Belgian Pale Ale)
Delirium Tremens (Belgium - Belgian Strong Pale Ale)
Eggenberg Hopfenkoenig Pils (Austria - Pilsner)
Ettaler Curator (Germany - Doppelbock)
Firestone Double Barrel Ale (California - American Amber)
Gouden Carolus Grand Cru of the Emperor (Strong Dark Ale)
Guinness (Ireland - Irish Dry Stout)
Harviestoun Bitter & Twisted (Scotland - English IPA)
Heavy Seas Small Craft Warning (MD - Double Pilsner)
Köstritzer Schwarzbier (Germany - Black Lager)
Lagunitas Pils (CA - Czech-Style Pilsener)
Maredsous 8 (Belgium - Dubbel)
Rogue Dad's Little Helper (OR - American Malt Liquor)
Saison Dupont (Belgium - Saison)
Smuttynose Finest Kind IPA (NH - English-Style IPA)
Spaten Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse (Germany - Hefe Weizen)
St. Louis Framboise (Belgium - Framboise Lambic)
Stone 10th Anniversary IPA (California - American Double IPA)
Stone Pale Ale (California - American Pale Ale)
Unibroue Maudite (Canada - Belgian-Style Strong Dark Ale)
Victory Hop Wallop (PA - Imperial Pale Ale)
Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier Dunkle (Germany)
Wolaver's Organic Brown Ale (Vermont - English Brown Ale)
Woodchuck Pear (VT - New England Cider)

On the engine - Victory Hop Devil. Should be switching to Brooklyn Brown later today... Bells Two Hearted is in the hole.

Join us next Tuesday when Scott Roussell of BBC brings his Pale Ale, and Hefe to pour alongside the Oak Barrel Stout and their Raspberry Hefe will be running through the beer engine. 6-9 PM. Leave with a glass for every draft you buy.

The Infamous Popsicles SHOULD be making their debut this weekend.

[young chub]

Thanks for posting the tap list. I wish I knew about the 10th Anniv ale. I can't get enough of that stuff

YC

[pizzaandbrew]

Brooklyn Brown on the engine... Bell's Two Hearted up next.

[pizzaandbrew]

Bells Two Hearted to be tapped shortly... Victory Hop Devil on deck... Brooklyn's Best Bitter in the hole
Smuttynose Big A IPA, Weinstephaner Korbinion Doppelbock and Victory Throwback Lager now on tap.
Cheers
Chris

[chazwicke]

Originally posted by MeridianFC
Read all about the great beersicle controversy:

http://www.wtop.com/?nid=25&sid=1170835


Here are additional pictures of the making of hopsicles:

http://www.pbase.com/sloopjohne/making_hopsicles



I'll be at the Bluegrass brewing event tomorrow evening anyone else?

[Soontobepcv]

Is it Smutty's regular IPA or the Big A on tap, or both? Either way, I'm happy
:D

[pizzaandbrew]

Big A...

[pizzaandbrew]

Victory Hop Devil... On Deck - Lagunitas Gnarleywine... In the Hole - Brooklyn's Best Bitter
This weekend should mark the returns of Avery IPA and Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA and the Rustico debut of DFH Festina Peche.
Chazwicke - Thanks for introducing yourself at the BBC event on Tuesday!! Hope you make it to the DFH glassware giveaway on the 11th of July. I'll keep you all posted on what will be poured.
Get here early if you want to leave with a DFH 22 oz goblet or two for your collection

[chazwicke]

Thanks Chris. It was great meeting you and Greg. You guys are doing a great job there. As usual the food and service (Lee was our server) was great. I really like the format of the glass give aways too. Informal and not structured. While I love beer dinners and tastings, and go to many, the give away is informal and comfy. I enjoy chatting with the brewers and reps. Ray and I were also able to introduce Scott and Phil, the Bluegrass boys, to Greg Wiggins and Greg Kitsock, part of the local beer press, who happened to have wandered in. I think that may be useful to all parties. We had a nice time. I'd strongly encourage anyone in our area to visit Rustico and check out the beer and food. The draft selection is large and the bottle selection is too. The food is great.
The Bells Two Hearted is always nice on cask. Thanks for all that you guys (and Lee) do at Rustico. Keep up the excellent work.

[pizzaandbrew]

Lagunitas Old Gnarleywine on the engine... Brooklyn's Best Bitter on deck... Bell's Two Hearted in the hole...
Happy 4th to all.

[Theakston]

I guess we had the last of the cask Hop Devil yesterday! We always love going to this place. Servers are always great (Aaron was manning the bar) . Food is always great. Best beer bar in the area!
Keep up the great work. Then open Rustico II closer to Clarendon!;)

[pizzaandbrew]

Thanks Theakston! Just wanted to update the drafts for you all. Now back on draft - Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA, DFH Festina Peche, Smuttynose IPA.
Coming soon - One more keg of Smutty Big A - get it while it lasts... We had the only 2 kegs of Big A in VA this time around
Upcoming cask attractions - Heavy Seas Hang Ten Dbl Weizenbock, Bluegrass Brewing Company Raspberry Wheat

[chazwicke]

I'll be there on the 11th. Looking forward to it. Anyone else? Theakston?

[pizzaandbrew]

Thanks for reminding me, Chazwicke!! Wednesday the 11th from 6-9, we return to the brewery that started the glassware events at Rustico in the first place... DFH. For every DFH Draft you buy on Wednesday, you'll leave with a beatiful DFH 22 oz snifter (while supplies last). Beer menu for the evening to include - DFH Festina Peche, DFH 90 Minute, and sixtels of 120 and Black and Blue - get'em while you can.
Hope to see you Wednesday.
Chris

[chazwicke]

Had another fine time at the DFH Glass giveaway last night. I came home with quite a stock of the goblets. The Festina Peche was very good and different than I had expected. I like it very much and at 4.5% it is a nice Summer session brew. The 90 and 120 were fine and as expected. And the Black and Blue was interesting and good although my least favorite of the evening. Thanks again to Chris and Greg for making Rustico the finest non brewpub drinking establishment in the area.

Was great to see Insideous Rex, Thetz and Greg Wiggins there. I saw other familiar faces too.

[Insidious Rex]

Was good to see you too Chaz. First time I have had the 120 on tap and I must admit its quite a beer. Normally out of the bottle its too sweet for me but on tap I could taste the hop presence very well mingled with the intense sweetness. Still a little much for me but Id order it on tap again. What I really liked was the 90 minute on tap. Now ive had 90 on tap before many times. Ive even had it through a Randall. But for some reason I found this to be the best glass of 90 Ive ever had. The hop presence was really fresh and fruity in a way different then Ive had it before and the alcohol and sweetness actually complimented it. It was kind of like a Two Hearted meets a Brandy or something. Wow… And I wanted to try the black and blue but there was a line and we had to get to the theatre to see Harry Potter… Too bad. They said its only available on tap in DE.

[D0nc0smic]

well assuming the limited release isn't totally gone by then i'd assume it would be on tap in falls church when it opens. I went by there earlier today and it looked good, the people on site told me about 3 weeks until opening.

[chazwicke]

Originally posted by D0nc0smic
well assuming the limited release isn't totally gone by then i'd assume it would be on tap in falls church when it opens. I went by there earlier today and it looked good, the people on site told me about 3 weeks until opening.

I heard the same thing from a reliable source last evening. Also look for some special brews when it does open.

[pizzaandbrew]

Thanks to all who made the first of this year's Dogfish Head Days of Summer event a blast.
Just tapped Brooklyn's Best Bitter on the engine... Clipper City's Hang Ten Weizen Doppelbock on deck... Bell's Two Hearted in the hole.
Avery IPA back on draft along with Smuttynose Big A IPA and Rogue Integrity Ale.
Chris

[pizzaandbrew]

Clipper City Heavy Seas Hang Ten Weizen Doppelbock now on the engine... Bell's Two Hearted coming up next...

[chazwicke]

When is the next glass give away?

[pizzaandbrew]

We've got another DFH giveaway 8/15. I'll post the menu when I have it. We're gonna have one with Otter Creek/Wolaver's in September and Bell's is in the works for the fall.
Chris

[chazwicke]

Hey Chris, Whats up at Rustico? When is the next event? Ray and I need to make plans. How about an update? Chuck

[pizzaandbrew]

Hey Guys - Finished my time at Rustico at the end of July. Have moved back downtown to steer the beer at matchbox. As for Rustico, Greg has started a mailing list, so let him know you want in... As far as I know the DFH dinner with the Mighty Sam C is later this month. Pair his beers with Frank Morales' food - that's good eatin'!!
Hope to see you all downtown at some point.
Cheers,
Chris Schaller
General Manager
matchbox restaurant
713 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001

[Theakston]

Hey Chris...met you over at Tallula a while back...good luck at matchbox!
Why not start a thread and keep us up to speed on what is happening there? Cask ale and miniburgers?

[chazwicke]

Yeah that would be great. Do you have Greg's email so that we can request getting on the list?

[pizzaandbrew]

Thanks for the feedback guys. Definitely will keep you posted on the beer doings. With a new restaurant coming on Capitol Hill, events won't be too far behind...
Greg's email address is grege@rusticorestaurant.com
Cheers

[chazwicke]

Rustico is participating in the Michael Jackson memorial at 9:00PM This Sunday. I'm hoping to be there.