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Take a beer trip around the world in Washington DC

by Jeremy Kressmann (RSS feed) on Jun 23rd 2008 at 11:00AM

I love beer. For me, beer is also a drink that goes hand-in-hand with travel. It's available just about everywhere from Asia to America to Africa, yet no two places are alike when it comes to the preferred local brand. One of the first things I do when I arrive in a new place is try out the local beer. My reaction is usually a good sign of things to come. Is the beer watered-down and tasteless? Not a good sign for the rest of my trip.

Thankfully this past weekend I found myself in Washington DC, home of the beer paradise that is The Brickskeller. This beer institution in our nation's capital has one of the most extensive beer lists anywhere in the world, boasting a place in the Guinness Book of World Records with over 1,000 offerings in-house. Ever tried a smoked beer from Germany? Take a pick from their numerous list. Wonder what beer from Ecuador tastes like? Not good. Looking for a classic Belgian Trappist beer? The Brickskeller has got you covered there too. There are so many beer choices at The Brickskeller that you'll be full (or drunk) before you even scratch the surface.

If you find yourself absorbing some culture in Washington this summer, head up to the city's DuPont Circle neighborhood and sample a few bottles of your favorite domestic or foreign brew. And make sure to try a few you've never heard of - it's sure to impress your globetrotting friends.

Looking for more spots to quench your thirst? Check out this previous Gadling list of the best places for beer.

Filed under: Food and Drink, Nightlife

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Austin Hill Jun 23rd 2008 12:29PM

Ah, when I lived in DC the Brickskeller was one of my favorite meccas. Sometimes the service and the stock of beers could be bad, but when it was good it was good.
If you're in DC and want good beer but are in the Chinatown area, stop by RFD. It's run by the same people as the Brickskeller, has a robust beer selection, and has much better food. Try the buffalo burgers, they're good.

Andrew Jun 23rd 2008 5:15PM

This place sounds great, however, with over 1000 beers on tap it definintely does not hold the record for most beer offerings. In Brussels, Belgium, the delirium cafe guarantees 2,000 different bottles in stock, but often has closer to 2500. If you're ever in Brussels, Delirium is definitely the place to go, if you can find it. Its located in a maize of pedestrian side streets near the Grote Markt.