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The History of Senate Beer, a Washington D.C. Classic!

March 07, 2025 • Wonk Eye Media • Season 7 • Episode 3

Last episode of Head Retention spotlighted Roche's new "go to" beer. Lashelle was fascinated with the story behind Senate Beer so in this episode, discover the history of a DC original. Senate's heyday, demise, the incredible story of how a lost recipe was rediscovered and a woman's quest to get this DC classic revived and back on the shelves!

Guests:

Kim Bender: Heurich House (the family behind Senate Beer)

Peter Jones: Lost Lagers (the man who found the original recipe)

Michael Stein: Lost Lagers (Beer historian)

Thor Cheston: Right Proper Brewing Co. (the custodians of the current Senate Beer)

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