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. (opens a 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)
 Baying Hound Aleworks
 Capitol City
 Chocolate City Beer
 Desjardin Brewing
 DC Brau
 District Chophouse and Brewery
 Dogfish Head Brewery
 Gordon Biersch
 Hook & Ladder Beer Company
 Hops (Alexandria)
 Lost Rhino (Ashburn, VA)
 Mad Fox (Falls Church)
 Port City Brewing
 Rock Bottom Brewery
 Shenandoah Brewing Company
 Three Stars Brewing
 Washingtonian’s Brewing
 Wild Wolf Brewing
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 Logan-Shaw
For More Information On Local Brewing Activity
Check the BCCA's lisings of local breweries.
 District of Columbia
 Maryland
 Virginia
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