Giveaway: Win 2 tickets to Port City Beer Dinner at Light Horse
Port City Brewing Co. Photo by Hans Bruesch
The Light Horse Restaurant (715 King St.) named after Revolutionary patriot “Light Horse” Harry Lee, is a delightful and charming two-floor restaurant and bar nestled in the heart of cozy Old Town Alexandria. The Light Horse’s trendy, comfortable dining room features a intimate bar while the energetic bar scene upstairs is part neighborhood hot spot and sports bar, including 10 HD TV’s, and is a favorite late night hang-out for locals — a one stop for good food and fun with pool tables, shuffleboard, nightly live music, and interactive games.
On July 17th, the Light Horse will a special Beer Pairing dinner featuring the brews of DC’s own, Port City Brewing Company, located two miles from the King Street Metro at 3950 Wheeler Ave., Alexandria, VA 22304. Dining in DC contributor, Sean O’Brien attended their last beer dinner with Unibroue, and wrote a raving review.
To celebrate Dining in DC’s 5 year Blogiversary, The Light Horse has generously donated Tickets for 2 people to attend this upcoming Port City Beer Dinner on July 17th.
Comment below about your favorite local brew for your chance to win! One Winner will be chosen Friday, June 22, 2012 at Noon. Must be a Dining in DC Subscriber to be eligible to win.
Thank you to everyone who entered Dining in DC’s 5-YEAR Blogiversary giveaways! There were 24 entries! Out of the 24 entries, using random.org, Roy H. was chosen at random.
Congratulations, Roy!
This is the third of an entire week of celebratory giveaways! Stay tuned for more 5 year Blogiversary Giveaways all week long! You Must be a Dining in DC Subscriber to be eligible to win. Please subscribe! Thank you!
The 11,000 square-foot craft brewery is dedicated to bringing great quality, innovative, handmade craft beers to the DC and Mid Atlantic market. Port Cityproduces world-class quality beer, brewing four year-round beers along with a rotating seasonal selection. The Downright Pilsner is a crisp, refreshing, and modern version of a traditional Pilsner, which will delight all summer long. This beer has 4.8% alcohol by volume and boasts a deep golden color and is medium bodied with a soft round malt profile and crisp, spicy, hop character on the finish. Downright Pilsner gets its carbonation completely naturally as its kept in the formation tanks for up to six weeks. A unique twist on this beer is the dry hop addition of Saaz hops during fermentation. This extra infusion of hops gives the beer a refreshing bite on the finish.
The Tasting Room at Port City Brewing Company has been so popular with customers and DC area craft beer enthusiasts that Port City has decided to expand the space and extend the hours of the Tasting Room operations. To kick off the expanded hours and to unveil the newly renovated Tasting Room, Port City is hosting the first “Port City Pint Party” on July 1, 2012.
The next Light Horse Wine dinner with be with Elk Cove on 8/14.
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Gina
Jun 20. 2012
Although it’s not technically a “local” brew, I absolutely love the Abita Strawberry Lager and get it at the Bayou whenever I get the chance. The absolute, perfect summer beer! (It tastes like a Strawberry milkshake haha)
Dave P
Jun 20. 2012
We just got in two cases of the Abita Strawberry Lager here at the Light Horse a few days ago. It’s not on the menu but we have a small following for it, so we bring in a few cases randomly throughout the summer. Swing by and ask your bartender or server for it!
Cara J
Jun 20. 2012
Port City Porter, obvs.
MeganG
Jun 20. 2012
The Wit is my favorite! Pick me, pick me!
Christine
Jun 20. 2012
Port City’s Porter is my fave too! Even my buddy in CO loved it when I brought some out there.
Jessica
Jun 20. 2012
Although I do love Port City, I think I am going to go with DC Brau. The Citizen is such a great beer, and you can’t argue with the passion these guys have for brewing. I love going to their brewery on the weekends for some sampling, growler filling, and food trucking!
Sean
Jun 20. 2012
The Port City Monumental IPA is outstanding – but for a favorite local – you have to go with ONE. An excellent, dark, roasty stout – really just top notch.
Melinda
Jun 20. 2012
What Jessica said! DC Brau! Woot Woot!
Tara
Jun 20. 2012
Port City, is my city (brew) and I love it! I love it!
Danielle J
Jun 20. 2012
Port City Porter. Yum
Christina
Jun 20. 2012
Port City has some amazing beers such as the Porter. I finally visited DC Brau’s brewery a couple weeks ago and bought a growler! I had it filled with a special collaboration they had with another brewery. It really refined the beer so the hops weren’t so overpowering. I still want to visit Baying Hound and Heavy Seas.
Sean
Jun 20. 2012
All of the four Port City year-long brews are outstanding. I waffle between Porter or Monumental IPA as my favorite. I was less impressed with Wit the first time I had it, but it has grown on me. I echo the other Sean’s comment about the ONE. I wish they made it year round.
Roy Heintzelman
Jun 20. 2012
Well, I’ve got to say my favorite local brew is Old Heurich, but it’s kind of hard to find a fresh one nowadays!
Lisa Shapiro
Jun 22. 2012
Congrats, Roy! You Won!
Lisa
Jun 20. 2012
I like Port City’s Monumental IPA. This is a wonderful contest! I hope I win!
Brenna
Jun 21. 2012
That’s on my boyfriend’s birthday! It would be the best gift!
Laura Fulcher
Jun 21. 2012
Have to agree with the people who chose the Port City Porter.
Cindy C.
Jun 21. 2012
(Re-comment) The Port City Porter is our family’s all time favorite
Thanks for the chance to enter, Lisa!
Heather
Jun 22. 2012
One… enough said. The rich choco flavor with a hit of espresso. Is simply amazing. I lovea rich dark ale. I’m Irish it’s in my blood to love beer, whats better than going out on a summer night, to your favorite local bar and have a cold one with friends. <3
Nycole
Jun 22. 2012
DC BRAU!!!
Brenna
Jun 22. 2012
That’s on my boyfriend’s birthday! It would be the best gift!
Jessica W.
Jun 22. 2012
My favorite local brew that I’ve found is Cornerstone Copper Ale from Chocolate City Beer. I have yet to have the pleasure of trying any of the Port City brews yet.
Paul
Jun 22. 2012
I just turned 21, so I don’t have a favorite yet, but I’d love to win this for my dad so he and I could go and try out a few new brews!
kathy
Jun 22. 2012
optimal wit – such a delicious summer brew!!
Virak K.
Jun 22. 2012
Can’t go wrong with Dogfish head Shelter Pale Ale. Espeically during this heat~!
Heres to alcohol, the cause of and solution to all of lifes problems.
Adriana
Jun 22. 2012
They’re so many out there in the metropolitan area. But I was very impressed with Port City’s beers. I had my first taste in Silver Spring for the free beer tasting. I had to buy 2 six packs of them. Love them!