In addition to producing a rotating selection of IPAs, stouts, and farmhouse saisons, this proudly local brewery grows organic hops at a farm in rural Virginia — and shows others how to plant, harvest, and process the building blocks of good beer as well.

This music-friendly drinking spot books bands as often as it can, bringing in performers ranging from bluegrass acts to Irish folk singers. Some of the house beers feature regional ingredients including local barley and honey. And the kitchen serves snacks such as corn dogs and chicken tacos.

After some experimentation, a brewery tour of Germany, and recognition in the National Homebrew Competition, owner Bill Haase turned his passion into a profession with Black Hoof Brewing Company. It opened in 2017 with a beer hall-style taproom, and a lineup of brews including rich brown ales, crisp hefeweizens, refreshing radlers, and more.

Twinpanzee’s passion for primates is only equalled by its provocative brews. Standout offerings include cookie-laced milk stouts billed as “dessert in a glass,” double dry-hopped peach ales with a bit of creaminess to it, and tangerine-spiked wheat ales that are perfect for summer.

Solace joined the LoCo Ale Trail last summer, unveiling a large taproom where families are welcome to play parlor games. The bar offers views of the production brewery and serves beers such as the Sun’s Out Hops Out session IPA, the Beach Bod summer ale, and the 2 Legit 2 Wit Belgian wit. Patrons can bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages, and food trucks or vendors stop by on weekends.

After closing its Trinidad location on Bladensburg Road, local legend Bardo moved to Navy Yard last year. The homegrown brewery and spacious, pet-friendly, open-air beer garden serves $7 pints right in the shadow of Nationals Park.

This recent arrival has a little something for everyone, welcoming beer lovers to a working brewery with a rooftop bar, airy game-filled beer garden, and dedicated tasting room. Its nearly two dozen taps pour everything from traditional pilsners to seasonal sours.

This family-run newcomer serves nearly a dozen freshly brewed beers at its built-in taproom, including a house lager it bills as “your gateway drug to craft beer.” In addition to making industry standards, Sinistral also mixes things up with ginger-rye ales, and rotating sours.

Regulars at Brew Republic know that drinking there is fun. But joining the members-only “beer commission” is when things get really good. After paying $50 per quarter participants receive: bigger glasses of beer than others get in the taproom; discounts on growler refills, as well as one free refill each quarter; and a 5 percent discount on food orders.