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Atlas Brew Works, which opened a new location in Alexandria earlier this year, will be bringing its Oktoberfest celebrations to the Carlyle neighborhood.

The brewery said in a release that it will be hosting an Oktoberfest at Atlas Alexandria Brewery and Tap Room (2429 Mandeville Lane) on Friday, Sept. 20.


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Hometown brewery Port City Brewing Company will be hosting a brand new beer festival in Alexandria showcasing beers from other ports around the country.

The Port to Port Beer Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 17, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Port City (3940 Wheeler Avenue). The festival will feature 14 breweries from other water-adjacent cities, including Mieza Blendery and Lost Boy Cider both in Alexandria.


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The newly-opened Atlas Brew Works in Carlyle is positioning to be one of the best spots in the city to watch the Olympics.

The brewery and taproom at 2429 Mandeville Lane said it will extend its happy hour deals for prime-time Olympic coverage. This year’s Olympics, held in Paris, are scheduled to kick off tomorrow (Friday) and continue through Sunday, Aug. 11.


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Atlas Brew Works will be opening their new location in the city’s Carlyle neighborhood at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 21.

It’s been a year-and-a-half since the company announced its intention to open in the 6,000-square-foot space at 2429 Mandeville Lane — just across from the AMC Hoffman Center 22 theater.


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Port City’s Optimal Wit, its most iconic beer, took home the gold medal at the World Beer Cup.

The World Beer Cup is an international beer competition hosted by the Brewers Association that breaks prizes down be categories of beer. The ceremony was held yesterday (Wednesday) in Las Vegas.


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The Female Stranger-honoring Long Black Veil isn’t the only Halloween-themed beer from Port City Brewing Company: the Alexandria brewery announced a Tasting Room-only event this Friday for a new pumpkin ale.

The new beer is Optimal Witch, described as a “Belgian-style pumpkin ale brewed with spices”, and a play on the popular Optimal Wit.


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(Updated 6 p.m.) Who was the female stranger?

It’s a question that’s haunted Alexandria since 1816, when a sick woman arrived by ship and died on Oct. 14, and her husband swore the local doctor to secrecy. Her grave in St. Paul’s Cemetery bears no name but tells the story of her passing.


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Like yeast in a beer barrel, Alex Lynch has been patient for the last several years.

In June, the D.C. native had enough beer brewed to open Mieza Blendery at 109 Clermont Street in Alexandria’s West End. With 12 distinct flavors this season, Lynch opened his tasting room to the public.


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Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!

☀️ Today’s weather: Expect mostly sunny and hot weather today, with a high of 99°F and heat index values reaching 106°F. Showers and thunderstorms are likely after 5pm, accompanied by 10-14mph southwest winds and gusts up to 24mph. The chance of precipitation stands at 60% with rainfall amounts varying. For Thursday night, anticipate showers and thunderstorms before 2am, followed by a slight chance of showers, mostly cloudy skies, and a low around 76°F. The 60% chance of precipitation continues, with potential rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch.


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Alexandria’s summer will kick off this weekend with the Portside in Old Town Summer Festival. Here’s what you need to know.

The free event, which includes the 45th annual Alexandria Jazz Fest, will be held at Waterfront Park (1A Prince Street) on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 1 to 9 p.m.


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