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Beer of the Week: Suarez Family Brewery Whistlin’ Lemongrass Country Beer

WASHINGTON — It’s a new twist on an adage: the family that brews together stays together.

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 Suarez Family Brewery’s Whistlin’ Lemongrass Country Beer for the latest edition of WTOP’s Beer of the Week.

Quick Facts:

Brewery: Suarez Family Brewery, Hudson, NY
Description: Country beer brewed with lemon grass featuring big, punchy lemon grass character with a zesty vibe and a slightly spicy character similar to ginger
ABV: 5.6 percent
Greg’s pairing suggestions: Thai curries; beef satay; Vietnamese dishes (such as banh mi sandwiches); grilled shrimp; simply roasted chicken

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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.