The nation's capitol, Washington, D.C., has a long brewing history from early taverns to the current micro breweries and brew pubs.
History
 Christian Heurich letterhead.
We have a composite list, with photos, of the cans issues by Christian Heurich Brewing from 1939-1956.
Just across the Potomac River from Washington is Arlington, Virginia. They had their own brewery from 1890-1916, the Arlington Brewery.
Alexandria Virginia (also just across the river) was home to the large Robert Portner Brewery from 1861-1916. Here is a link to a local government page on an archeological survey of the site of the old brewery. (open pdf file)
Local Micros and Brew Pubs
Here are some local micro breweries and brew pubs to try while in the nation's capital. (links open a new window)
 Hook & Ladder Beer Company
 Capitol City
 District Chophouse and Brewery
 Dogfish Head Brewery
 Hops (Alexandria)
 Rock Bottom Brewery
 Shenandoah Brewing Company
 Mad Fox Brewing (opening 2010)
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