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title: "Around Town: 'Hop' Through DC Beer Week"
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# [Around Town: 'Hop' Through DC Beer Week](https://www.eya.com/blog/wp/around-town-hop-through-dc-beer-week)

 Written by [EYA Homes](https://www.eya.com/blog/author/eya-homes) | August 14, 2012

August humidity leaving a bad taste in your mouth? Wash it out with some of DC's best craft beer during the** [4th Annual DC Beer Week](http://dcbeerweek.net/)**.

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During this celebration of craft beer, choose from 180 events all around the District and Northern Virginia. You'll enjoy a variety of unique food/beer pairings, happy hours, tap takeovers, game nights and more. Tip: Want to join the ranks of DC's craft beer elite? Be sure to brush up on your [terminology](http://beeradvocate.com/beer/101/terms) first.

Here's a sampling of events around the Neighborhoods of EYA. Or, you can always view the full calendar [here](http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/calendar/?list=dcbeerweek&date=month).

***Near EYA's Chancellor's Row Townhomes in DC:***

- Chocolate City Beer events at [Union Pub](http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/calendar/events/show/12895/) and [Penn Social](http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/calendar/events/show/12722/chocolate-city-beer-one-year-anniversary-party-at-penn-social)
- Chocolate City "[Hook Up](http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/580081_422119427823607_2008033143_n.jpg)" with Red Hook Lobster Truck
- Multiple events at nearby [Meridian Pint](http://meridianpint.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DC-Beer-Week-Poster2012web.jpg)
- Multiple events featuring Ward 5's own [DC Brau](http://www.dcbrau.com/calendar.cfm)

***Near EYA's Old Town Commons Townhomes in Alexandria & The Oronoco Condos in Old Town:***

- Belgian Beer [dinner](http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/calendar/events/show/12718/belgian-beer-dinner-at-virtue-feed-and-grain) Virtue Feed and Grain
- Cheese and charcuterie pairings at [Brabo](http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/calendar/events/show/12732/the-butchers-block-at-brabo)
- DC Brau crab festival at [Quarterdeck](http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/calendar/events/show/12675/dc-braus-genuine-1st-annual-official-dc-beer-week-crab-festival-monumental-extravaganza-at-quarterdeck-restaurant)

 

 

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