In VA you can buy directly from the brewery. I don't know what allows them to do this but it's fact. I was worried that my living in DC would throw a spanner in the works but it seems like it's ok and they would know. $100 deposit on the kegs payable in cash only. The 1/6 were $38 or so each.
Dominion does make the Tupper's Hop Pocket (Ale and Pils). They're both oustanding beers, probably the best in the DC metro area. The OD folks contract brew for a lot of folks (New River, Hard Times Chili, several of the Clydes restaurant, etc).
I'm unaware of any breweries in MD that you can buy from directly, but I've never tried. I know that Brewer's Art kegs their beer and have seen at other bars throughout Baltimore. I'll look into it.
In DC you can just order anything through most liquor stores. I also have several friends who run bars who are willing to order for me. I do find that several of the local distributors are less than helpful though.
|