Name: Capitol City Brewing Company
Address: Shirlington: 4001 Campbell Avenue, Arlington; DC: 1100 New York Avenue NW, DC
Year Founded: 1992
Type: Brewpub with two locations
General Description: Opened in 1992, this was DC’s first brewpub to open since Prohibition. Since then, they’ve been mainstays of the scene producing award-winning brews in approachable styles as well as rotating seasonals. Brewing takes place under area industry veteran Kristi Griner in the Shirlington location.
Flagships:
- Capitol Kolsch (5.2%) – “Classic German-style blonde ale, fermented cool for clean, lager-like flavor. Brewed with Pilsen, Vienna, wheat, and acidulated malt with Perle and German Tradition hops. Winner: 2001 Silver Medal, 2002 Gold Medal Great American Beer Festival”
- Pale Rider Ale (American Pale Ale / 5.8%) – “American pale ale brewed with Munich and crystal malts and loaded with Columbus and Centennial hops. Citrusy nose and smooth body to satisfy your inner hophead!”
- Amber Waves Ale (American
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Source: DC Beer
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