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Shannon Mar 24, 2011 04:49 AM

Stores that stock Italian craft beer

Hi.... I am visiting D.C. for a few days and I need to find some Italian craft beer for a tasting. I've seen some on menus at beer bars/restaurants, but this time I need to buy it to consume elsewhere.

Has anyone seen any Italian craft brews (not Moretti, and not Peroni, which is what many store clerks have suggested when I ask for these) on the shelves of any beer/wine stores around town?

I am staying in Cleveland Park if that helps.

Thanks in advance for any help you can give.
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  1. Smiles2008 Mar 25, 2011 08:06 AM

    You could check with the Italian Store or A. Litteris...

    http://www.italianstore.com/
    http://www.litteris.com/

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    Italian Store
    3123 Lee Hwy, Arlington, VA 22201
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       mcattrone Mar 26, 2011 11:38 AM

      Legends Distributing is responsible for all the Italian Craft Beer Distribution in Maryland, DC and VA. I would call them and ask for some help - I particularly like Nuova Mattina by Birrificio Del Ducato and Dolii Raptor by Birrificio Montegioco.

      I live in Baltimore and can source a lot of Italian beers at The Wine Source in Hampden.

      Good luck

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      4800 Hampden Ln Ste 103, Bethesda, MD 20814
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        Shannon Apr 1, 2011 01:04 PM

        thanks for the info! I love Birrificio Montegioco's Rex Grue - try it if you have not already...
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           chicken kabob Apr 2, 2011 12:34 PM

          Have u tried Geste Wine on the corner of that same little street going to. Betesda Metro? Also, excellent pizza is sold there. It is a brand new place.
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    2. Shannon Mar 25, 2011 04:41 AM

      Thanks for the tips. Vace does not carry any (I love that store though, go there everytime I am here) and neither does Ace but Schneider's does have a few so I'll be heading down there tomorrow....

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      Vace
      7601 Airpark Rd Ste A, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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         katecm Mar 24, 2011 10:26 AM

        Call Vace, the Italian market in Cleveland Park, and see what they have. They may have a few good options, plus they'll be convenient.

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        3315 Connecticut Avenue NW, DC 20008
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          agarnett100 Mar 24, 2011 10:57 AM

          Totally forgot about Vace they also make some good pizza as well

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          3315 Connecticut Avenue NW, DC 20008
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        2. agarnett100 Mar 24, 2011 05:51 AM

          I would call Ace Beverage to see if they stock it
          http://www.acebevdc.com/

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          Schneider's
          http://www.cellar.com/
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