Ben
How did you first get into craft beer or guiding tours?
It is a great way to continue what I loved about giving museum tours in college, connecting with people and sharing stories that bring a place to life. Craft beer has the same mix of culture, creativity, and community that I’ve always been drawn to. I enjoy creating a laid-back, welcoming experience where everyone feels part of something memorable.
Favorite Beer
I have a deep appreciation for Belgian-style wheat beers for their complex flavors and subtle spiciness. I also enjoy exploring different IPA styles, from bold West Coast IPAs to juicy, hazy New England IPAs. I love beers that stand out and leave an impression, showing what makes each brew unique
Favorite Local Brewery
Aslin Beer Company on 14th Street. I love the spacious outdoor area, great downtown location, and that it’s perfect for meeting up with friends while trying their wide variety of beers.
What do you love most about the DC beer scene?
How creative and vibrant it is. From established breweries to experimental spots, there is always something new to try. The best part is the community. People here are passionate about beer and sharing it, which makes the scene fun, social, and full of energy.
What’s one fun or surprising fact about you?
I lived in the south of France for over three years studying painting and graduated from a French university. It gave me a love for travel, culture, and yes — French beers — that I carry into every tour.
Mike
How did you first get into craft beer or guiding tours?
I got into craft beer while I was in college. As much as I can appreciate the cheap, and sometimes free, beer available in college, there was not much substance to it. The summer between my Junior and Senior year of college and started to go for some of the wild beers out there. I found that most local craft breweries had some amazing selections that I had never even thought of before. It made me really appreciate not only craft beer, but also how that beer is made.
Favorite Beer
I love New England IPAs or anything made by Voodoo Ranger.
Favorite Local Brewery
My favorite local brewery is Red Bear in NoMA. The staff is excellent, the food is amazing, and I have never had a beer that I hadn’t liked there (even the styles I don’t like, I like from Red Bear). Their brewery is a fun and lively atmosphere that makes you want to go up and order another beer.
What do you love most about the DC beer scene?
DC has a wonderful beer scene because most of it is pretty new, the oldest active brewery opened in 2011 and just about every brewery in DC is a nice, local, craft brewery.
What’s one fun or surprising fact about you?
I have an on-screen appearance in the Antietam National Battlefield’s newest orientation movie, I played the surgeon in the field hospital.
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