About
Founded in February 2011 by Bill and Karen Butcher, Port City Brewing Company is the longest operating brewery in metropolitan Washington, D.C., located in Alexandria, Virginia. They brew a lineup of year-round beers along with seasonal, occasional, and specialty beers that are well-balanced and celebrate raw ingredients. The brewery offers tastings, tours, events, and a family- and pet-friendly tasting room with food from La Tingeria.
Longest operating brewery in metropolitan Washington, D.C.
Year-round, seasonal, and specialty beers
Well-balanced beers celebrating raw ingredients
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Awards
Small Brewery of the Year
2015
Upcoming Events
Helles is back!
Apr 24, 2026
Welcome back Helles lager to tasting room.
Pedals & Pints
Multiple Dates, e.g. Apr 25, 2026
Group bike rides with Handy Bikes.
Bikes, Bulbs & Brews
Apr 25, 2026
Celebrate Earth Month.
Jokes on Tap: FREE Comedy Night
Multiple Dates, e.g. Apr 25, 2026
Comedy show starting at 7:30pm.
Tabletop Takeover
Multiple Dates, e.g. Apr 26, 2026
Board games on last Sunday of month.
Joggers & Lagers
Multiple Dates, e.g. Apr 27, 2026
Weekly fun run followed by beer.
BeerYoga
Apr 28, 2026
45 minute yoga class and beer.
Spring Makers Market
May 02, 2026
Sip and shop event.
Latest News
Helles lager returning April 24, 2026; ongoing events like Pedals & Pints bike rides, comedy nights, and BeerYoga.