Arlington Rock Bottom Anniversary

[kinjar]

I just got a note from the good friends at Rock Bottom in Arlington, they've brewed a special anniversary ale to celebrate their 6th anniversary. Here's the description:

"a Belgium-style Wit and is subtly spiced with coriander and orange peel. Being low in alcohol, and slightly tart help make the "Anniversary Ale" a true session beer.

We hope to see you Tuesday, August 30th at 7:00pm for the Mug Club pre-tapping, and/or September 1st at 7:00pm for the official tapping of Rock Bottom Arlington's 6th Anniversary `Anniversary Ale'..."

Sounds more like a summer beer to me than something for the fall, but in Virginia, it may still work since it seems to stay hot around here until the first snow fall.

[chazwicke]

Are you going?

[kinjar]

Originally posted by chazwicke
Are you going?

Haven't decided yet. I am a "mug club" member, but have never really taken advantage of it.

Week night trips to Arlington from where I am (the Burke area) are a pain in the @ss. On top of that, my wife really likes the food at Sweet Water, and we are kind of in the middle of the Merrifield and Chantilly locations, making a beer-focused night out very convienient for the two of us.

I've also heard their tapping nights are crazy. Have you been to one?

[HogieWan]

Originally posted by kinjar
I've also heard their tapping nights are crazy. Have you been to one?

would going on the "mug cllub" night make a difference, or will that be pretty crowed as well?

[chazwicke]

Originally posted by kinjar
Haven't decided yet. I am a "mug club" member, but have never really taken advantage of it.

Week night trips to Arlington from where I am (the Burke area) are a pain in the @ss. On top of that, my wife really likes the food at Sweet Water, and we are kind of in the middle of the Merrifield and Chantilly locations, making a beer-focused night out very convienient for the two of us.

I've also heard their tapping nights are crazy. Have you been to one?

I'm in Centreville. I can get to Cville Sweetwater in 6-7 minutes. Old Dominion is about 10-12. My office is on Little River Turnpike and the Beltway so I can get to Merrifield SW in about 10 too.
My main problem is I don't want to drive after I sample. So if it is for dinner then my wife will come. a tasting is another thing all together. I have to find a ride.

[Fritz_Hahn]

Originally posted by HogieWan
would going on the "mug cllub" night make a difference, or will that be pretty crowed as well?

In my experience, the "private" events are less zoo-like than the usual parties. As a Mug Club member, I often go for the $2 beers and (usually) free appetizers, as well as the chance to pigeonhole the brewer and ask questions.

[kinjar]

Originally posted by chazwicke
I'm in Centreville. I can get to Cville Sweetwater in 6-7 minutes. Old Dominion is about 10-12. My office is on Little River Turnpike and the Beltway so I can get to Merrifield SW in about 10 too.
My main problem is I don't want to drive after I sample. So if it is for dinner then my wife will come. a tasting is another thing all together. I have to find a ride.

Yeah, it seems that getting to places is never the problem, its getting back.

Being on LRT, you're also close to Shenandoah too.

Having a 15 month-old has also cut into my sampling time dramatically.

[Beefsteak]

So how is this place?

I'm hoping to get a job right near there. Interviewed today, and really wanted to stop in afterwards, but it was only 11am. They have a cask-conditioned IPA which sounds nice.

[Derekt2]

Originally posted by Beefsteak
So how is this place?

I'm hoping to get a job right near there. Interviewed today, and really wanted to stop in afterwards, but it was only 11am. They have a cask-conditioned IPA which sounds nice.

Remember "It's always afternoon somewhere in this world."

[Beefsteak]

Originally posted by Derekt2
Remember "It's always afternoon somewhere in this world."
I made a trip to Total Wine, so I'll make up for it this evening.

[Derekt2]

Originally posted by Beefsteak
I made a trip to Total Wine, so I'll make up for it this evening.

Total Whine? Ever go to Norm's? He's my favorite in this area.

[Beefsteak]

Originally posted by Derekt2
Total Whine? Ever go to Norm's? He's my favorite in this area. Never been because it's a bit to far from my office and my home, but I've heard nothing but good things. Total Whine is right down the street.

[chazwicke]

Norms is good as is Whole foods a block or two away in Vienna. Here is the latest from Norms Newsletter that I recieved today:

Beer News

Abita 20th Anniversary Pilsner…$5.99/6pk special!
Clean and snappy with a bright floral character, dry hopped with fresh
American hops. All the Abita beers are on special for $5.99/6pk!

Thanks for subscribing to Norm’s Beer & Wine News and enjoy the weekend!

Norm’s Beer & Wine
136 Branch Rd SE
Vienna, VA 22180
703.242.0100
Mon-Sat 10am-9pm
Sun 11am-6pm

[chazwicke]

Hey Derek, Have you been to the Wine Seller in Herndon? Near Hard Times? It had been at least 10 years since I was in there but they used to carry a number of craft beers and some homebrewing supplies back then. I was HT on Tuesday evening and the cask was dry:( I had a Smuttynose but not sure which one because all they could tell me was it was Smuttynose. LOL. (It was a pale ale.) I think the Wine Seller is still around the corner.