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Capitol City Brewing Company
Overall: Great    Score: 78.1 / 100
2700 South Quincy Street
Arlington, VA 22206
United States
(703) 578-3888
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Listed Since: March 1997
Last Updated: May 2002
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I went here 2 times last week - once at lunch and once at dinner. Neither time was particularly busy, but both times the service was slow. During lunch I sat at a table, after being seated by a hostess, and for 10 minutes there was no service so I gave up and went to the bar. The service was slow even at the bar. Perhaps the bar is just too large.

The beers, on the other hand, were outstanding. Very interesting selection. The SourPuss, a Flemish Red style, was a little thin but a great effort. The FruitCake was a wonderful fruity belgian style, despite its horrible name. In addition they had a spicy belgian style and a double IPA, in addition to their usual lineup. The brewers clearly care about their product and have tremendous talent. The service is unfortunate.

Write Your Review Reply to this Review Report Review See more reviews from Jay Nogle Jay Nogle, Herndon, VA
(03/06/2007)
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Good Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!
The food and service were excellent. The beers were good. The Fuel Imperial is an excellent beer but taste test if first as the style is not for everyone. The Pale Rider and Amber Wave were surprisingly hoppy and refreshing and the Oatmeal Stout was a decent finish. I would go back.

Write Your Review Reply to this Review Report Review See more reviews from GD Elder GD Elder, La Plata, MD
(11/19/2006)
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Great Great Great Great Great
I visited this fine establishment tonight, and the only complaint I have is that the bar is not a non-smoking area! Well, what do you expect in Virginia?!

I sampled the full selection of 8 beers. All were good. I thought the Saison was excellent, with a dry, spicy palate and a lingering finish. The Pale Ale had an interesting dry-malt note, and the Amber was wonderfully hoppy. I detected an off-phenolic note in the Weizen, but only in one sip. I ended my meal with the Biere de Garde, which was very interestingly and subtly spiced with pepper, coriander and ginger. Oh, yes, the duck salad was great!

Write Your Review Reply to this Review Report Review See more reviews from Spencer Thomas Spencer Thomas, Ann Arbor, MI
(05/02/2005)
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Awesome! Awesome! Great Great Awesome!
I need to rectify the reputation of this establishment. The head brewer, Mike, and his assistant, Kevin, are incredible brewers and have a loyal following. Mike recently left the Capitol Hill location to work in the Arlington store, supplying beer for both Shirlington and the New York Ave location as production has shut down at that site. The quality and style of beers produced at these locations surpasses ALL area breweries. The brewer has received medals at the GABF for his Kolsch and Ambers, and the specialty brews are always exciting. Not only do visitors return for Mike's beer from around the country, but from "real" beer nations in Europe as well. The beers are clean-tasting, carefully-maintained brews that deserve a taste by any beer-loving visitor in town. Oh yea, and the food is good too : )

Write Your Review Reply to this Review Report Review Washington, DC
(01/12/2005)
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After having been to the DC Cap City I expected the same level of service and quality. Boy was I wrong... The beer selection was limited to about four on this night, I ordered the pale ale, which was nothing to write home about, and my girlfriend ordered the hefeweisen, which had a "spoiled" flavor to it.

The service in this aprticular Cap City was appalling, or server, Freddy showed up about 15 minutes after we were seated, and really acted like he didn't want to be there. We had to go to the bar to get our first drink order. Freddy served up the second round with a mumbled "Happy?" under his breath.

Needless to say the Arlington Cap City is permanantly "off the list"

Write Your Review Reply to this Review Report Review See more reviews from Scott Stewart Scott Stewart, Springfield, VA
(09/27/2004)
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Cap City has a comfy feel and a really nice beer selection year round. This is a good place to kick back in the D.C. area. If my memory serves me correctly, I had an interesting orange wheat beer here that tasted pretty good. Check out their glassware. You can buy little tasting mugs with the brewery logo etched on it. It makes a nice souvenier. Ask your server what's on tap, sometimes you'll get a goodie not shown on the menu.

Write Your Review Reply to this Review Report Review Oakhurst, NJ
(08/15/2004)
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It will be interesting to see what happens here and at the other 'Cap City' brewpubs around the Washington, D.C. area in the next several months. They have good brewers on staff, but the chain's Executive Brewer Bill Madden has departed to become the brewer and part owner of Founders, a brewpub in Alexandria, Va. While the current Cap City beers, such as a kolsch and wee heavy made to Madden's excellent recipes, are still being made -- at least for now -- changes are likely.

Write Your Review Reply to this Review Report Review See more reviews from Gregg Wiggins Gregg Wiggins, Arlington, VA
(07/28/2004)
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Awesome! Good N/A Great Great
Very high-end street of shops and restaurants, but Cap City's still a good place to hoist yourself up on a stool and sample some great beers. Please don't turn your noses up at the Kölsch: this is very nice beer indeed. I think you'll find the beers at this CC tend to be more nuanced than some of the others: Bill Madden (and his new assistant, John Bryce, formerly at Blacksburg Brewing) is generally a fan of balanced beers, though when he decides to go big it's usually over the top. Witness his recent Imperial IPA, which was damned near lethally hopped.

Write Your Review Reply to this Review Report Review See more reviews from Lew Bryson Lew Bryson, Philadelphia, PA
(05/22/2004)
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Don't just rely on the beer list at the bar or on the wall before you choose what to drink but ask if any "stealth beers" are available on tap; Cap City sometimes has an unadvertised offering that you have to know to ask for. These tend to be extreme brews (like their Imperial IPA) or something available in very small quantities (like their barleywine). Their intent in making them "stealth beers" is to reserve such treats for the 'family' and for the appreciative.

Write Your Review Reply to this Review Report Review See more reviews from Gregg Wiggins Gregg Wiggins, Arlington, VA
(12/29/2003)
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A buddy and I go there usually once a week for happy hour, or on a Sunday. Dennis and Stephanie and Mauricio are all very friendly its a shame more people don't come here, but i think a lot of ppl don't know it even exists on that little street in shirlington...

Write Your Review Reply to this Review Report Review alexandria, VA
(11/21/2003)
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Beer quality is average-to-good, but it's one of the only games in town if you're into microbrews. The food is simply average and not a bargain. Service at the bar is good, but sit at a table and it's a crapshoot.

Write Your Review Reply to this Review Report Review See more reviews from Chris Chris, Alexandria, VA
(07/11/2003)
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The 6 beer sampler did not disappoint. I washed down some of the best meatloaf I've ever had with a pint of chocolate porter. Nothing terribly unique about CapCity, but who cares, especially when you're just looking to unwind.

Write Your Review Reply to this Review Report Review See more reviews from Sean C. Kielty Sean C. Kielty, Albany, NY
(04/02/2003)
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Go in try Bill's Belgium Blonde..

Write Your Review Reply to this Review Report Review See more reviews from Robert T. Shea Robert T. Shea, Alexandria, Va
(03/17/2003)
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This location now kegs for the downtown DC site. Nitro gold ale and rye ale were both very good, well balanced and tasty.

Write Your Review Reply to this Review Report Review See more reviews from Roach Roach, Plano, TX
(02/24/2003)
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Okay, I'm biased since I consider Capitol City a home away from home. But I love the variety and quality of the beers, and the bartenders are friendly and knowledgable. You'll often find the brewmeister behind the bar or sitting at the bar, and he'll happily give you a lesson on his brews.

The food is also really tasty, and they often dish up some really special fare.

Worth a special trip!!

Write Your Review Reply to this Review Report Review See more reviews from Paula Paula, Alexandria, VA
(01/29/2003)
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After just moving to the DC area I needed to find out the local tastes. I brew beer myself so I wanted quality. It just so happened that the weekend I arrived you were having a brewfest at Shirlington Village. I was impressed with the quality and the range of beers. I have become a frequent customer and will remain so. The stout is excellent and the Octoberfest is beyond belief. Keep up the good work.

Write Your Review Reply to this Review Report Review See more reviews from Michael Spangler Michael Spangler, Arlington, VA
(10/26/2000)
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I stopped here for lunch and brew on 13 April. It's a very impressive place. I had some very good calamari and a bratwurst sandwhich. They had 8 beers that day and I got to all of them. Bob made my visit very enjoyable and was able to answer most of my questions about the beer. I particularly liked the Bitter, the Kolsch, and the Stout. The beers were all very drinkable and had good head retention. The Bitter and the Kolsch had a nice toasty thing going on and the Stout was very flavorful without being aggressive. All in all, a nice job.

Write Your Review Reply to this Review Report Review See more reviews from "Beer Island", Lancaster, PA
(04/17/2000)
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Their Porter and Pale Ale are really good. This is a solid place to hang out and get a beer mainly during happy hour when they have specials. However, the atmosphere is not as inviting as other places and the noise level can get pretty darn loud sometimes.

Write Your Review Reply to this Review Report Review See more reviews from Matt Matt, Arlington, VA
(04/06/1999)
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Beer is always dependable and always several types on tap. As for food, stick with burgers, sandwiches & salads & you'll be fine; venture not into the "Entree" column. Good kid's menu, too. Same review applicable for the one in DC on Mass. Ave., across from Union Station.

Write Your Review Reply to this Review Report Review See more reviews from Michael Kahn Michael Kahn, Alexandria, VA
(01/26/1999)
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They have the best burgers in town! The environment is great for the young crowd especially after work or late at night.

Write Your Review Reply to this Review Report Review Arlington, VA
(08/13/1998)
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We love the food, beer and also the music selection!

Write Your Review Reply to this Review Report Review See more reviews from McAdams McAdams, Arlington, VA
(02/14/1998)
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Just the place for a liquid refreshment any day of the week.

Write Your Review Reply to this Review Report Review See more reviews from Steven Thompson Steven Thompson, Springfield, VA
(12/29/1997)
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Excellent place to wind down at the end of the day. Spent 4 years in Germany with their beer and Capitol comes pretty close.

Write Your Review Reply to this Review Report Review See more reviews from Courtney Daragan Courtney Daragan, Alexandria, VA
(09/26/1997)




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