Chouffe Fest DC 2014

Chouffe Fest, a one-night beer fest, is sweeping the nation, bringing the Chouffe world to gnome-sized life while enjoying our Belgian craft beers. In each market, Chouffe Fest transforms unique event spaces into a gnome-inspired realm using a larger-than-life entranceway, an eight-foot tall gnome throne photo booth and big-scale versions of the classic games checkers, Jenga and Connect Four. Chouffe Fest is artistically curated from top to bottom, introducing new stop-start animation loops in each city based on local landmarks. In addition to these massive projections, there are also stations offering live screen printed posters, on-site letter pressed postcards to write and send, coloring for the young at heart, and a gnome-i-fying caricature artist. Add in a special musical act, a DJ to keep the feet tapping and complimentary food to pair with delicious beers and Chouffe Fest offers an all-inclusive night that will not soon be forgotten. Uber is sponsoring rides for #ChouffeFest! If you are new to Uber, use the promo code CHOUFFEFEST to get $25 off your first ride (excludes TAXI). To sign up, download the app (available on iPhone & Android), or head to uber.com/go/ChouffeFest La Chouffe

• 9% ABV
• Belgian Blonde Ale
• Appearance: Golden color with a light haze. Full white head.
• Aroma: Peppery spice from phenols. Sugary sweetness.
• Taste: Candi sweetness up front. Fruity character and some phenolic (peppery) flavors. Alcohol hidden.
• Mouthfeel: Creamy, with high carbonation.
• Finish: Sweet semi-dry finish. Gently warming.

Mc Chouffe

• 8% ABV
• Belgian-Scottish Dark Ale
• Appearance: Rich brown with a light tawny head
• Aroma: Fresh malty scent with notes of toffee and caramel.
• Taste: Nutty and spicy, think almonds, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
• Mouthfeel: Fizzy creamy, and delectable.
• Finish: Dry with noticeable warmth.

Houblon Chouffe

• 9% ABV
• Belgian Triple IPA
• Appearance: Semi-clear pale golden yellow, white head. White trails of lace all the way down the glass.
• Aroma: Loads of citrusy hops in the nose. Note of chouffe yeast funkiness ... very aromatic.
• Taste: Quite bitter upfront ... citric, heavy herbal and tobacco hop flavor. Biscuity malt lies underneath, mild kiss of honey like grain as well. Slight warming alcohol with a whiff of tropical fruit. Hint of phenols.
• Mouthfeel: Moderate body, light crispness with a long smoothness.
• Finish: Orangey hop finish complements the dry malt flavor in the end.