Today would have been Dave Alexander’s 62nd birthday, but unfortunately he passed away in November of the year before last after a protracted battle with cancer. Before that, Dave was the co-owner, along with his wife Dianne, of the world famous Brickskeller beer bar in Washington, DC. They later another beer bar: RFD, and he retired to Tennessee, leaving his son to run RFD, although that was later sold , too. Dave was also a crack lead guitarist who often played with the Rolling Boil Blues Band. A few years ago at CBC Dave and Dianne received the Brewers Association Recognition Award. After retiring, Dave moved to Nashville, so it was great seeing him at CBC when it was there the first time. Join me in drinking a beery toast in remembrance to Dave today.

Celebrator publisher Tom Dalldorf, a young Vinnie Cilurzo and Dave at a Brickskeller fresh hop event several years ago.

Tom Dalldorf again, with the Beer Fox Carolyn Smagalski, and Dave and Dianne Alexander, at the Brewer’s Reception at Wynkoop at the start of GABF a few years ago.

Bob Pease, from the Brewers Association, and Dave at the Brickskeller before SAVOR last year.

Dave with Carol Stoudt at GABF.