Drink Up: It's 'Beer Week' In Washington

WASHINGTON - Washingtonians who leave the area in August are really missing out.

That's because along with restaurant week, the city is amidst its third beer week.

"Everything from learning how to brew beer to learning how to pair beer," says Teddy Folkman, co-founder and chairman of D.C. Beer Week, of the eclectic specials.

Last year's beer week included about 60 events. This year, Folkman says there are more than 170 offerings around town.

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