Craft beer in Washington DC
Plan a Saturday worth walking between taprooms
DC Beerathon is a quiet guide to craft beer events, taproom picks and crawl routes in and around Washington DC — written for 21+ locals putting an evening together, not for breweries selling one.
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Latest guides, routes and taproom notes
Newest first — what has been published here on the city’s beer events, its taprooms and the walks between them.
Carbs in Beer Explained: Types, Amounts and Impact (October 2026)
Carbs in beer explained with typical amounts by style, why alcohol and original gravity matter, and how to read labels when picking…
Is Beer Gluten Free? Types, Labels, Celiac Safety (October 2026)
Is beer gluten free? Learn which beer styles contain gluten, how to read a gluten-free label at 20 ppm, and what celiac…
Why Beer Causes Bloating: Carbonation, Gas, and Swelling 2026
Why beer causes bloating: carbonation, swallowed air, fermentable carbs and alcohol, plus simple ways to ease the discomfort. Updated .
Calories in Different Beer Styles Explained (October 2026)
Calories in different beer styles explained with typical per 12 oz ranges, how ABV and residual sugar drive the numbers, and how…
How to Drink Beer on a Diet: Easy Choices for 2026
How to drink beer on a diet in without wrecking your calories: compare beer styles and ABV, eat protein and fiber first,…
What Is a Session IPA? Flavor, Strength, and Brewing (2026)
A session IPA is a hop-forward India Pale Ale brewed to roughly 3-5% ABV, keeping the citrus, pine, and tropical hop character…