Lost Generation has become a new pillar in the D.C. brewery community. | Lost Generation Brewing/Facebook Where to drink craft beers in and around the District The D.C. region is beefing up its credentials as a craft beer destination, with breweries pouring ales and lagers at taprooms throughout the District proper and in the surrounding suburbs. Pioneers like Atlas Brew Works, DC Brau and Port City Brewing have been at it for a decade or more and are now household names in the District. Newcomers in the city include City-State Brewing and Lost Generation, as well as several new locations of Northern Virginia favorites. Visitors can experience everything from tours and tastings at full-scale production warehouses to sipping a flight or a pint at a neighborhood pub. October is prime time for beer-fueled events in D.C. The Wharf’s annual Oktoberfest party is this weekend, and Snallygaster — the biggest beer festival on the East Coast — takes over four blocks on Pennsylvania Ave NW on Saturday, October 12. Here are 20 essential breweries for local beer fans.