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Craft beer in District of Columbia
The capital's craft scene.
Washington DC's craft beer community has grown substantially over the past decade. DC Brau (the District's first production brewery since Prohibition, 2011) and Right Proper anchor a small but serious local scene. The proximity to Virginia and Maryland breweries means DC drinkers have access to a genuinely deep regional list.
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Notable picks in District of Columbia
DC Brau
WashingtonDC's first craft brewery (post-Prohibition). Public Pale Ale is a DC mascot; the wider program runs from clean lagers to barrel-aged stouts.
Right Proper Brewing
WashingtonDC's most thoughtful craft brewery. Saisons, mixed-culture, and clean traditional ales done with rigor. The Shaw brewpub has a strong food program.
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FAQs about craft beer in District of Columbia
How many craft breweries does District of Columbia have?
Freshie tracks 2 curated craft beer destinations in District of Columbia (breweries, brewpubs, and bottle shops), of which 0 have date-code scanner support. The state has many more total breweries — the list here is curated for quality and editorial value.
What styles is District of Columbia known for?
DC Brau (the District's first production brewery since Prohibition, 2011) and Right Proper anchor a small but serious local scene
What does Freshie do?
Freshie helps you check whether the craft beer in your fridge is still fresh. Each brewery on the list has its own page explaining how to read its date codes, plus a freshness window based on the beer style. Hop-forward beers like NEIPA fade quickly; stouts and barleywines age well for years.