DC's craft beer scene is one of the most underrated in America. ChurchKey alone has 555 beers in the cellar. The 10 below show why DC matters for beer geeks.
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The 10 best craft beer bars in DC
01 · Washington DC
Logan Circle
$$
Beer temple · 555 bottles
555 beers in the cellar, 50+ on tap. The deepest American craft beer program east of Portland.
Order: A flight of three rare bottles
02 · Washington DC
Shaw
$
Brewpub · Shaw
DC's most consistent craft brewery, with a Shaw taproom.
Order: Their Raised by Wolves saison
03 · Washington DC
NoMa
$
Brewery taproom · Iconic
Iconic DC brewery taproom.
Order: Their flagship Public Pale Ale
04 · Washington DC
Navy Yard
$$
Brewpub · Navy Yard
Navy Yard brewery and restaurant.
Order: Their experimental seasonal sour
05 · Washington DC
Alexandria
$
Brewery taproom
Alexandria craft brewery.
Order: Their flagship Optimal Wit
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06 · Washington DC
Riggs Park
$
Brewery taproom
Riggs Park brewery.
Order: Their flagship Stalwart pale ale
07 · Washington DC
Columbia Heights
$
Casual craft beer pub
Columbia Heights craft beer pub.
Order: A flight of three Mid-Atlantic craft IPAs
08 · Washington DC
Georgetown
$$
Belgian beer specialist
Georgetown Belgian beer specialist.
Order: A vintage Belgian Trappist
09 · Washington DC
H Street
$
Craft beer pub
H Street neighbourhood craft beer pub.
Order: A craft IPA + a burger
10 · Washington DC
Adams Morgan
$$
BBQ + craft beer
Adams Morgan BBQ + craft beer.
Order: A craft IPA + brisket
How DC drinks craft beer
ChurchKey and Right Proper are essential. Most peak between 7 and 10 PM.
