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When the Bier Baron took over the landmark Brickskeller beer bar, they inherited the previous owners' large stash of rare and aged bottles. They're cracking them open -- including multiple bottles of Anchor's Old Foghorn, dating back to 1991 -- at a special tasting party. Bier Baron 1523 22nd St. NW, Washington, DC

New Belgium takes over all over the Country Club's taps at a special happy hour. Start practicing your putting: A limited-edition Fat Tire cruiser bike is up for grabs during a special hole-in-one challenge. H Street Country Club 1335 H St. NE, Washington, DC

The Brookland-based brewery marks its first year in business at Penn Social, a cavernous new bar that's home to 40 taps and numerous games, including Skee-ball, shuffleboard and giant Jenga. The anniversary party features four Chocolate City beers for $5 each, including the El Segundo Saison. DJ Benny C provides dance tunes all night. Penn Social 801 E St. NW, Washington, DC

DC Brau has been busy collaborating with brewers far and near in the past year, and the trailblazing District brewery is set to unveil three new beers during D.C. Beer Week. On Friday, ChurchKey hosts the first kegs of Embers of the Deceased, a hoppy smoked-wheat ale called a graetzer, which was popular in Prussia until the early part of the 20th century. It's brewed with Bluejacket Brewery, which will open in Southeast Washington next year. Sixteen DC Brau beers will be on tap and cask all night. Birch & Barley and ChurchKey 1337 14th. St. NW, Washington, DC

The Red Palace 1212 H St. NE, Washington, DC | 202-399-3201

Featuring DJ Doc Rok The Rock and Roll Hotel 1353 H St. NE, Washington, DC | 202-388-7625

Evolution Brewing Company is bringing bushels of blue crabs and six draft beers from Salisbury to Adams Morgan for a special Beer Week crab feast. D.C.'s 3 Stars Brewing Company offers two beers of its own. The $45 ticket covers unlimited drafts and crabs. Smoke and Barrel 2471 18th St. NW, Washington, DC

Sample beers from Colorado's Avery, Boulder, Breckenridge, New Belgium and Oskar Blues breweries -- including some very rare selections -- and pair them with a barbecue of Colorado lamb. Black Squirrel 2427 18th St. NW, Washington, DC

Black Cat 1811 14th St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-667-4490

Learn the history of cocktail bitters and how and why they are used. Taste several different types of bitters. Green Pig Bistro 1025 N. Fillmore St., Arlington, VA | 703-618-8633