Lost Generation Brewing Company
Category: Breweries, Taproom, Dog Friendly
Neighborhood: NoMa
Price: $$
Address: 327 S St NE, Washington, DC 20002
✨ Vibe
Housed in a historic former Nabisco factory along the Metropolitan Branch Trail, this woman- and minority-owned brewery blends a 1920s speakeasy aesthetic with literary charm and a warm, "low-tech" community energy.
🍸 Best For
Post-trail bike rides, dog-friendly hangouts, literary enthusiasts, live jazz fans, Sunday trivia, and group celebrations.
🔥 Highlights
- Literary-Inspired Brews & Vintage Decor: Enjoy meticulously crafted lagers and IPAs—including the "Grave Shift" dark lager—in a space decorated with jazz-age antiques, Gertrude Stein quotes, and a nostalgic atmosphere perfect for reading.
- Premier Community Events: Recently recognized as the "Best Brewery on the MBT," the venue hosts free live jazz on Saturday nights, popular Sunday trivia with $75 prizes, and serves as the official craft beer partner for WorldPride 2025.
- Expert Draft Experience: The taproom features a specialized Lukr side-pull faucet system for authentic European-style pours, alongside a diverse selection of sours, seltzers, and traditional German digestifs.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Stop by on Sundays for trivia at 7 PM to take advantage of $5 "Shift" beer specials starting at 6 PM.
- The venue is highly dog-friendly and perfectly situated for a 20-minute walk from the NoMa-Gallaudet U Metro station along the street-art-filled Metropolitan Branch Trail.
📰 In the News
5 Stupid Questions With Lost Generation Brewing’s Jared Pulliam
Lost Generation Brewing Company, located in a historic former Nabisco factory in DC’s Eckington neighborhood, specializes in a diverse range of lagers and IPAs inspired by 1920s literary figures. Co-owner and head brewer Jared Pulliam crafts unique offerings like the 'Grave Shift' dark lager and various literary-themed brews within a speakeasy-style taproom.
Best of D.C. Staff Picks: Mitch’s Favorite Things
Lost Generation Brewing Company is recognized as the best brewery along the Metropolitan Branch Trail, featuring a highly-regarded beer selection that includes the Weather Profit pilsner and Beauty Into Gold. The venue offers a welcoming atmosphere for patrons to enjoy free live jazz on Saturday nights, relax on the patio, or read at the bar.
Ultimate Guide to DC-Area Trivia Nights
Lost Generation Brewing Company hosts Sunday night trivia at 7 PM in the Eckington neighborhood. Hosted by Michael Bolton from Capital City Showcase, the paper-format competition offers a $75 tab discount for the winning team and features $5 Shift beer specials from 6 to 9 PM.
The sign of a good bar: Tiny bottles of one German digestif
Lost Generation Brewing Company in Washington D.C.’s Eckington neighborhood features a vintage-inspired taproom decorated with jazz-age antiques and literary references to Hemingway and Stein. The brewery offers a nostalgic atmosphere where patrons can find unique offerings like traditional German Underberg digestifs alongside their craft beers.
DC brewery taps into Pride Month with craft beers celebrating LGBTQ+ visibility
Lost Generation Brewing Company partnered with Capital Pride to release the official craft beers for WorldPride 2025, featuring a strawberry lemonade seltzer and a mango-infused hazy blonde. The Northeast D.C. brewery also utilized a "Locally Made" grant from the District to scale its operations and increase production capacity by 40%.
Recent Reviews from Google
Fantastic place a 20 minute walk from the metro with lots of street art along the way. Their IPAs were excellent, and a food truck outside available. Lots of lovely people with dogs here when we...
Great selection and staff. I enjoyed the lukr system and experience offered - little to no neighboring shops offered this. The grounds were filled with great local vendors - had two options! - the...
I've been coming to Lost Generation since they opened during COVID and I am so glad this woman-owned, minority-owned bar is still going strong! As someone who drives in from VA, I appreciate that the...
Really liked the beer and the vibe here. Gertrude Stein quotes painted on the walls of the brewery like a mural and homage to The Lost Generation is a plus. Go above and beyond, and bring a copy of...
Yes! We have a neighborhood bar in Eckington! Love the atmosphere inside, owners and staff are super nice, and most importantly, the beer and seltzers are very good! 2024 Update: we don't go anywhere...
