Beer of the Week: 3 Stars Pounding Trees Double IPA

WTOP/Brennan Haselton

WASHINGTON — If you like hugging trees, try this next!

WTOP’s Brennan Haselton is joined by Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beer Director and Food and Wine Sommelier of the Year Greg Engert to talk about 3 Stars Pounding Trees Double IPA for the latest edition of WTOP’s Beer of the Week.

Quick Facts: 

  • Brewery: 3 Stars Brewing Co. Pounding Trees Double IPA, Washington, D.C.
  • Description: This double IPA is strong but well-rounded. Dank and resinous, it has herbaceous and citrus qualities and is very piney on the palate.
  • ABV: 8 percent
  • Greg’s pairing suggestions: Grilled meats (steak, juicy burgers, lamb chops), Indian cuisine (curries), Tex-Mex

Be sure to check out previous Beer of the Week videos on wtop.com. 

Brennan Haselton

In 2000, Brennan Haselton took a job at WTOP as reporter and anchor, and that's where he has been ever since (with the exception of a brief return to Seattle in 2005). He is a two-time winner of the national Edward R. Murrow Award, and winner of the National Headliner Grand Award.

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