Port City Brewing Company Washington DC

Local brew

JR from Washington DC

I’m a native Washingtonian and have been in DC most of my life. I’m almost always on the go ―whether it’s at work as an emergency medical technician (EMT) or somewhere in the city even after I leave the hospital. In my free time, you’ll likely find me in one of three places: playing music, dancing, or playing sports. I like traveling, learning about good places to eat, and finding new music. ...
""Port City" isn't just one of my favorite beer companies locally in Washington DC, it's one of my favorite beer companies ANYWHERE. Try their porter..."

Port City isn't just one of my favorite beer companies locally, it's one of my favorite beer companies anywhere.

Many of the local bars, restaurants, and grocery stores in the DC area sell Port City beer. That said, you should still visit the brewery if you can. It's one of the bigger breweries in the area in terms of space. They have a large taproom inside the building that's two floors. They also have a large outdoor area with plenty of tables and heating lamps when it's cold.

They have a selection of beers that are available all year and several others that are available on a rotating basis. My personal favorite is the porter. I really like the Colossal® IX Weizenbock as well. If you get hungry, they've got a few snacks you can buy.

To get there, you'll either have to drive or get a ride (i.e. Uber, Lyft, taxi, etc). There isn't a Metro Station close by, but there is plenty of street parking.


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I’m a native Washingtonian and have been in DC most of my life. I’m almost always on the go ―whether it’s at work as an emergency medical technician (EMT) or somewhere in the city even after I leave the hospital. In my free time, you’ll likely find me in one of three places: playing music, dancing, or playing sports. I like traveling, learning about good places to eat, and finding new music. Why Washington DC I love DC because it’s my hometown. But more than that, DC has the perfect mix of Northern and Southern culture. There really is something for everyone here. Do you wan...

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