DanielK Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Likewise just about anything store-bought from Old Dominion these days, which has gone so far downhill that you have to look upward with a telescope to see the bottom of the bathyscaphe. Old Dominion beer is center-of-the-earth bad: it has gone to Hell and it didn't even bother taking the handbasket. Does that go for their root beer as well? I used to look forward to a decent draft root beer when visiting Hard Times, which carries Old Dominion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilrus Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Does that go for their root beer as well? I used to look forward to a decent draft root beer when visiting Hard Times, which carries Old Dominion. I'm not a fan of the root beer - too bitter and harsh. The only thing I've had of theirs that I like is the ginger ale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Likewise just about anything store-bought from Old Dominion these days, which has gone so far downhill that you have to look upward with a telescope to see the bottom of the bathyscaphe. Old Dominion beer is center-of-the-earth bad: it has gone to Hell and it didn't even bother taking the handbasket. They do still brew Tupper's Hop Pocket, which decidedly does NOT suck.However, I agree about all the beers for which they created the recipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsadler Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Something does seem to have happened to the quality of their beers as of late. The Oak Barrel Stout was awesome when it first came out. Now... not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 The bottled Oak Barrel Stout isn't barreled--they use a flavoring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Hmmm, maybe a blind beer tasting would be a great way to spend a cold winter afternoon sometime... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principia Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Hmmm, maybe a blind beer tasting would be a great way to spend a cold winter afternoon sometime... Or a blind boutique soda tasting... yum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsadler Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Looks like Old Dominion just opened a brewpub by the Convention Center. I'm wary, though. The last time I was at the Ashburn pub (in the fall) the beers I had were not good. There was a story a few weeks ago in the Post about Jerry Bailey trying to sell the company. I guess this new pub is a result of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 There was a story a few weeks ago in the Post about Jerry Bailey trying to sell the company. Does this mean that I'll be able to get Bud Light there now?!?Oh Boy!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I believe the "Old Dominion Brewhouses" are co-branding arrangements rather than wholly-run ODBC operations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsadler Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I like this bit from the menu: "ODB Beer Tower - Invite a friend, sit down, relax and enjoy 133 ounces of your favorite Old Dominion Draft. (Minimum of two people per order) " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VandyHoo Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 In a city that really lacks good sports bars, at least it's a great place to watch a game - 20 flat screen tvs. And I'm just happy to have a bar in my neighborhood and a way to get more people and hopefully more development into this strip of boarded up buildings. The chicken wings aren't bad either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edenman Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Does this mean that I'll be able to get Bud Light there now?!?Oh Boy!!!!!! Joke though you may, the sale is purported to be 49% to A-B, and 51% to another brewery. I've heard rumors that they will be renaming it "Coastal Brewing" (Ashburn being the beachside paradise that it is), although this WP article has some slightly different details (I've heard the Ram's Head thing is incorrect, however). Bob Tupper has said that if they can't continue to have Hop Pocket brewed at OD, they'll just move it elsewhere. More speculation would be fun, but rumors about the sale of OD are a dime a dozen. It'll be interesting to see how this all settles out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManekiNeko Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I believe the "Old Dominion Brewhouses" are co-branding arrangements rather than wholly-run ODBC operations. You would be correct, sir. This is very similar to the Dogfish Head Alehouses. The people that run the ODBC tied houses also run the one in Dulles. "ODB Beer Tower - Invite a friend, sit down, relax and enjoy 133 ounces of your favorite Old Dominion Draft. (Minimum of two people per order) " Too bad you can't get Millenium poured into that.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilaine Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Hmmm, maybe a blind beer tasting would be a great way to spend a cold winter afternoon sometime... And then tuck us all into sleeping bags in the basement, in front of the fireplace? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 I believe the "Old Dominion Brewhouses" are co-branding arrangements rather than wholly-run ODBC operations. You would be correct, sir. This is very similar to the Dogfish Head Alehouses. The people that run the ODBC tied houses also run the one in Dulles. The Old Dominion Brewhouse at Mount Vernon Square closed, and the only one I'm aware of (other than the one in Dulles Airport), is in Hyattsville. (I have it listed in the Maryland Dining Guide rather than Multiple Locations because airport locations don't really count - but it *is* there if you enjoy their beer). (Thanks, KL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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