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Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen

It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we announce the passing of Armand.

The inspirer of 3 Fonteinen and an inspiration for many, a gentle teacher to his team, Opa Geuze to the brewery kids, and as a second father to some of us.

Beginning of 2019, Armand was diagnosed with cancer. The impact of the treatment has continuously asked a lot of physical energy and while being surrounded with the best possible care, Armand’s body never really recovered. Last night, he has left us.
Words fall short to describe what Armand has meant to the people he crossed paths with, from close friends, over the local community, to brewers and blenders all around the beer world, and not in the least for beer aficionados. He was and will always be respected, appreciated, and loved by a vast number of people.
 
We will always remember Armand as the extraordinary person he was; open and sociable, generous, epicurean, always ready to sit down, and take time to lose sight of time while sharing stories and passions.

Armand, you will leave an immense gap in our lives. We will never forget how your warm and charismatic personality and passionate enthusiasm has ignited us to continue your life’s work. We are forever grateful for the chances that you have given us. We will carry our task of leading 3 Fonteinen into the next generations with pride, humbleness, and dignity, as you have always done. You will always remain our greatest inspiration. You are 3 Fonteinen and 3 Fonteinen will be forever you(rs).

It was an honour and a privilege to have had you so close to us. Godspeed to you, you mighty Armand!

When you are reading this, open a good bottle, raise your glass to Armand rejoice Life. Armand wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.
- Michaël & Werner & Team 3 Fonteinen

https://www.facebook.com/Brouwerij3Fonteinen/posts/7696489833709486
Church Key to reopen in the near future.
Per, Pen Druid:

YEASTER : : : : : APRIL 16th 2022
MANY ROASTED LAMBS
CIDER RELEASE
BEAUTIFUL WEATHER
SAVE THIS DATE

Walk,on,by wrote:
Per, Pen Druid:

YEASTER : : : : : APRIL 16th 2022
MANY ROASTED LAMBS
CIDER RELEASE
BEAUTIFUL WEATHER
SAVE THIS DATE


Yeah, but still probably no wild ales.

I hiked White Oak Canyon from the bottom up on Monday. Pen Druid was closed. I instead went to Front Royal Brewing/Vibrissa for the first time, after my hike. Pretty old school and standard in their beers. Their IPA's are even West Coast IPA's. I think I read that their brewer was originally with Ocelot. The lager I had was ok, the pretzel kind of sucked. Not a bad stop, but I don't think I would return. 275th brewery visited.
Never been a fan of Front Royal brewing and I absolutely hate their new name. But Main Street Front Royal is pretty cute compared to what it used to be, which was run down and barely any stores open.

sounds like a brewery that Walkie would support
Yada wrote:
Whalez imminent

https://mocoshow.com/blog/kensington-babycat-brewery-hopes-to-open-by-the-end-of-the-year/


What about it says whalez?
Did I read about this here, or somewhere else?

Union 10th Anniversary Celebration
Union Craft Brewing
  June 11, 2022 6:00 PM
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Doors Open: 6:00 PM
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That's right, friends, UNION is 10 YEARS OLD and we are GLOWING with excitement to announce that our annual celebration is back! Come one, come all to throw down once again for one-night-only to help us mark this milestone.
This year, we're doing it up in NEON! Neon has the atomic number 10 and lends itself to the kind of visual stimulation that we love to party with. Get your neon brew crew ready to eat, drink, and dance the night away.
This year, we've invited two very special guests to help you do just that.
All the way from Nigeria, West Africa, we are thrilled to welcome Femi Kuti with Made Kuti & The Positive Force band. The son and grandson of Afrobeat legend, Fela Kuti, Femi and his son, Made carry the torch of this music and will be sure to make you shake it to their hot grooves and positive message.
Fred Armisen has made us laugh more times than we can count. From his work on SNL, to his send-up of Hipsterdom in Portlandia, to his IFC mockumentary series, Documentary Now - we are big Fred-heads! Fred is coming down to the brewery to DJ for us on the mainstage and create a dance party that you will not soon forget.
Of course, there will be beer. So. Much. Beer.
Classics, Sours, Lagers, Barrel-Aged beers from our Workshop by UNION series, new collabs and other special Anniversary beers will all be pouring-a-plenty.Food, beer lists, and other surprises and additions will be announced in the following months.
Get your ticket and SAVE THAT DATE!
10 YEARS! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? LET'S GLOW.
Has anybody heard a reopening date for Churchkey?
Space wrote:
Has anybody heard a reopening date for Churchkey?
nope, but you can have beer delivered to your home from them https://www.nrgprovisions.com/churchkeybeershopdcva
aburrida-Hatch wrote:
Space wrote:
Has anybody heard a reopening date for Churchkey?
nope, but you can have beer delivered to your home from them https://www.nrgprovisions.com/churchkeybeershopdcva


Thanks. I think I am out of their delivery range. I thnk Yada said they would be reopening soon, but don't remember where he posted.
Space wrote:
Thanks. I think I am out of their delivery range.

not sure where you live, but I think it's pretty darn close
Definitely out of range…
IMO New Belgium puts on a great beer fest

Join Hop Culture on Friday, June 3rd and Saturday, June 4th, 2022, at The Wharf in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the voice of the Queer community in craft beer.

Insurrection AleWorks

ONIP Ukrainian Anti-Imperial Stout cans will be available today. The new labels have arrived and we relabeled all of the former Bocctahne RIS cans. We will be donating $2.00 from every 4 pk sold to Ukrainian Humanitarian Relief.
Aslin’s landing in the District!
Our new digs are coming together and we can’t wait to see you in our new taproom and beer garden!
This new space will be equipped with an R&D Brewing Facility, a cafe serving @aslincoffee
AND we dig our friends @bund_up so much we’ll have them slinging all of their tasty offerings at this location.
COMING MAY 2022