Brewery / taproom
Unclaimed profileLost Generation Brewing Company
Washington, DC · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Lost Generation Brewing Company pairs a literary-minded beer list with a serious draft cocktail program. House lagers and pilsners shine, especially side-pull pours from Czech Lukr faucets. The Dragonfruit Hemingway Daiquiri and Pandan Old Fashioned are worth a detour, while a dedicated NA section covers teetotalers. Wine is compact but respectable.
- What should I order?
- Start with a side-pull pour of Shift, a 4.7% crisp lager hopped with Tettnang and Hallertau Blanc, served via Czech Lukr faucets. For something darker, Grave Shift offers a 4.9% dark lager. If cocktails are more your speed, the Dragonfruit Hemingway Daiquiri is a refreshing draft option.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts who appreciate nuanced lagers and pilsners will find much to explore. The presence of a dedicated NA section with craft options makes it welcoming for non-drinkers as well. Cocktail fans will enjoy the draft and frozen offerings.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Draft beers range from $3.00 to $5.00 for 4oz or 16oz pours; 4-packs of 16oz cans cost $12.00 to $23.00. Cocktails are $14.00 each, and wine by the glass runs $12.00 to $15.00.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The brewery's focus on lagers and pilsners is reinforced by Czech Lukr side pull faucets for Shift and Grave Shift. Beer names frequently reference literary quotes and authors, adding an intellectual flourish. Draft cocktails, including the Pandan Old Fashioned, extend the creativity beyond the beer list.
Beverage categories
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Beer
House-brewed focus on lagers and pilsners, with a range including IPAs, sours, and hard seltzer. Czech Lukr side pull pours of Shift and Grave Shift highlight the lager program. Beer names often nod to literature.
Menu strengths
- — Czech Lukr side pull faucets for Shift and Grave Shift demonstrate a commitment to proper lager service.
- — Broad style range from crisp lagers to West Coast pilsners, with prices starting at $3.00 for 4oz pours.
- — House-brewed beers are available in tasters, full pours, and 21oz member pours, allowing easy sampling.
Standout selections
- — Shift: 4.7% crisp lager hopped with Tettnang and Hallertau Blanc.
- — Grave Shift: 4.9% dark lager hopped with Hersbrucker and Belma.
- — Meridian of Time: 5.2% West Coast pilsner hopped with Nelson Sauvin and Vista.
Pricing: $3-$5 per 4oz/16oz pour; $12-$23 for 4-packs
Cocktails
Draft cocktails and frozen drinks are available, including a Dragonfruit Hemingway Daiquiri and Pandan Old Fashioned. Frozen Blackberry Margarita and Strawberry Frosé expand the menu. All draft cocktails are $14.00.
Menu strengths
- — Draft cocktail program includes creative ingredients like pandan simple syrup and dragon fruit.
- — Frozen cocktails offer a playful alternative, with blackberry margarita and strawberry frosé.
- — Lemon-Hibiscus Shandy bridges the beer and cocktail menus at $8.50.
Standout selections
- — Dragonfruit Hemingway Daiquiri with Don Q Silver Rum, lime, grapefruit, and dragon fruit.
- — Pandan Old Fashioned with Old Bardstown Bourbon, orange and Angostura bitters, and pandan syrup.
Pricing: $14 per draft/frozen cocktail; $8.50+ for shandy
Wine
A compact wine list offers three selections by the glass and bottle: Sauvignon Blanc, Txakoli rosé, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Prices are reasonable, with bottles ranging from $48 to $60.
Menu strengths
- — Wine selection includes a Txakoli rosé from Spain, adding an unexpected choice.
- — Glass and bottle options provide flexibility for different group sizes.
Standout selections
- — White Glass — $12.00 — Sauvignon Blanc, Kim Crawford, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2023.
Pricing: $12-$15 per glass; $48-$60 per bottle
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated NA section includes craft NA cocktails from St. Agrestis, NA beers from Notch Brewing, and NA seltzer. NA cocktails are $12.00, and NA beers are $8.00.
Menu strengths
- — St. Agrestis Phony Negroni and Amaro Falso offer sophisticated NA cocktail options.
- — Notch Brewing NA pilsner and hazy IPA provide beer-like alternatives.
- — NA TropiKool Punch is an affordable seltzer choice at $2.00+.
Standout selections
- — St. Agrestis Non-Alcoholic Phony Negroni with Tuscan juniper, citrus, and florals.
- — Notch Brewing Hazy IPA Non-Alcoholic with tropical aroma and soft juicy flavor.
Pricing: $12 for NA cocktails; $8 for NA beers; $2+ for NA seltzer
Spirits
The spirits list is minimal, featuring Underberg, a 44% ABV herbal digestive bitters from Rheinberg, priced at $5.00. It serves as a standalone digestif after a beer flight.
Menu strengths
- — Underberg provides a distinct herbal digestive option not commonly found in breweries.
Standout selections
- — Underberg: 44% ABV, 20ml herbal digestive bitters from Rheinberg.
Pricing: $5.00
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