On August, 20th, Stella Artois stopped in Washington, D.C for their latest edition of “The Art Of The Chalice”. The D.C event was held at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center Atrium and other like it also took place across the country. Previous cities that have hosted this event include Cincinnati, Charlotte, Las Vegas, Seattle and Phoenix. For the D.C. event, Stella Artois commissioned local art duo No Kings Collective to create a mural for the the Stella Artois Chalice. They also invited Chef Bart Vandaele to cook party bites for guests and give a brief cooking demo. The menu included Watermelon and Heirloom Cherry Tomato Salad, Grilled Beef and Brussels Sprouts and Leek and Lobster puff pastries.

Guests were greeted with Stella Artois Cidre, which I actually loved because that is my Cider of choice. There were also beer stations around the venue for guests to walk up and get a beer. Stella Artois did not hold back with their branding and marketing, they had a cute little section with Stella Artois table and chairs and walls branded with the Stella Artois name.

Beer expert Max Bakker gave a small five-minute lecture on the Stella Artois Chalice and the brand’s signature Nine Step Pouring Ritual. Max is one of only 13 people  worldwide to earn the title of Master Cicerone, that means he has an exceptional understanding of brewing, beer, and pairing and wide knowledge of beers.  As if that wasn’t enough fun and excitement, upstairs on the second level actually took the party to another level.  Upstairs was an atrium area featuring additional seating and a Stella Artois airstream beer trailer.  There was also a glass blowing artist from the McFadden Art Glass Studio giving live demonstration of his artwork.

Guests ended the night with a live performance from the local folk rock music group Wylder and everyone got to take home the limited edition Washington, DC. Stella Artois Chalice.  This was such a great event by Stella Artois with a good variety of interests and activities, they had something of interest for everyone.

In case you wanted to check out the mural, it will be on display for six months between Meridian Hill and Logan Circle on 1738 14th St NW. Here’s a look below…

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