"Day drinking doesn’t get much breezier than on the porch at Bearded Iris in Germantown. Their flagship location, and primary production facility, smells like hops and blasts hip-hop and lazy funk music all afternoon. They’re known for their IPAs like Homestyle, Heir Apparent, and a tropical option called Wave Craze. But, they also have a great cocktail list, including a daiquiri on draft and a Midori-laced Spaghett riff that both pair well with some sunshine. The entire place is dog-friendly, and their porch has umbrellas at every table with plenty of room to spread out. There’s even a pool table just inside the garage door for anyone who has trouble sitting still." - adam sloan