Brewery / taproom
Unclaimed profileBluejacket
Washington, DC · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Bluejacket pairs its house-brewed rotating beers with a deep whiskey library and a well-rounded bar program. The reserve beer list shows ambition with barrel-aged stouts and sours, while the spirits program reaches allocated heights. Cocktails and wine play supporting roles, and the non-alcoholic menu is unusually thorough. It's a brewery that behaves like a full beverage destination.
- What should I order?
- Start with a reserve beer like the bourbon barrel-aged Double Mexican Radio or the wine barrel-aged Past Lives. For whiskey, the Van Winkle Old Rip pour is a rare find. If cocktails are more your speed, the Single Barrel Old Fashioned uses John J. Bowman bourbon.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts will appreciate the rotating house drafts and barrel-aged reserves. Whiskey collectors will find rare bottles like Blanton's and Van Winkle. The non-alcoholic options make it welcoming for designated drivers or those abstaining.
- When should I go?
- Evenings are prime for exploring the full spirits and reserve beer lists. The rotating draft list suggests frequent visits yield new discoveries.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are $15, wines $12–$16 per glass, reserve beers $25 per bottle, and non-alcoholic drinks $6–$10. Whiskey pours range from $12 to $94, offering both accessible and premium choices.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The combination of a brewery's fresh house beers with a serious whiskey program is uncommon. The reserve beer list, with bottles like the Põhjala collaboration Shipyards, and the allocated whiskey selection, including Van Winkle, set it apart from typical taprooms.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative house cocktails feature ingredients like hibiscus, mezcal, and house espresso liqueur. The menu includes a frozen margarita and a barrel-aged old fashioned. Non-alcoholic canned cocktails are also available at $10.
Menu strengths
- — Includes both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options; Utilizes house-made syrups and creative ingredients
Standout selections
- — FROZEN HI/FI HIBISCUS MARGARITA - tequila, mezcal, hibiscus, vanilla, orangecello, lime
- — SINGLE BARREL OLD FASHIONED - John J. Bowman single barrel bourbon, complicated syrup, bitters
Pricing: Cocktails are priced at $15 each.
Wine
The wine list covers sparkling, white, rosé, and red wines from California, Oregon, and New York. Prices are moderate, with a 2025 rosé from at $12 and a 2022 Pinot Noir from California at $16.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of regions and styles; Reasonable price point per glass
Standout selections
- — TREVERI "BLANC DE BLANC" - sparkling wine from NV, $14
- — EOLA HILLS PINOT GRIS - Oregon, 2022, $13
Pricing: Wines are priced from $12 to $16 per glass.
Beer
Bluejacket's house-brewed beers rotate on draft, spanning IPAs, lagers, pilsners, and fruited sours. The reserve program features barrel-aged stouts, porters, and sours in 16.9 oz bottles. Non-alcoholic craft beers from Notch and Other Half are also offered.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive rotating draft list of house-made beers; Barrel-aged reserve program with collaborations
Standout selections
- — DOUBLE MEXICAN RADIO - bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout with cacao, vanilla, cinnamon & ancho chile, 10% ABV
- — PAST LIVES - wine barrel-aged sour blond ale with peaches & apricots, 5.7% ABV
- — SHIPYARDS - bourbon barrel-aged imperial Baltic porter, collaboration with Põhjala, 11% ABV
Pricing: Reserve beers are $25 per bottle; non-alcoholic beers are $8 per can.
Nonalcoholic
The non-alcoholic program is broad, including canned cocktails from Lyre's and Undone, craft N/A beers from Notch and Other Half, kombucha, and sparkling water. This is a thoughtful range for a brewery taproom.
Menu strengths
- — Wide variety of non-alcoholic beverages; Includes canned cocktails and craft N/A beers
Standout selections
- — LYRE'S AMALFI SPRITZ - sparkling N/A cocktail with notes of rhubarb, herbs, peach & melon
- — NOTCH / CRAFT PILS - N/A pilsner, 65 calories, <0.5% ABV
Pricing: Non-alcoholic cocktails are $10, N/A beers $8, kombucha $10, sparkling water $6.
Spirits
The spirits list is a whiskey lover's dream, featuring allocated and rare bottles from Kentucky and beyond. Selections include Blanton's, E.H. Taylor, Van Winkle, and Willet, with prices reflecting rarity. Pours are available by the glass, with some at 1 oz for high-proof offerings.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive and rare whiskey selection; Includes highly allocated bottles like Van Winkle
Standout selections
- — VAN WINKLE "OLD RIP" - 10 year aged wheated bourbon, 107 proof, 1 oz pour, $37
- — WILLETT SINGLE BARREL "CLUTTERED DESK" - 11 year aged, 123.8 proof, $94
Pricing: Spirits prices range from $11 to $94 per pour.
How it sits with the food
The fruited sours and crisp pilsners would pair well with lighter fare, while the barrel-aged stouts and bourbon-forward cocktails suggest richer, heartier dishes. The wine list offers enough range to cover seafood and poultry.
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