Lost Generation Brewing Company

I've been coming to Lost Generation since they opened during COVID and I am so glad this woman-owned, minority-owned bar is still going strong! As someone who drives in from VA, I appreciate that the neighborhood has accessible parking. The fact that Lost Gen is on the MBT is another plus as I make sure to stop at LG before winding my way up to Union Market and then further up NoMa. Decor inside is warm and unique; and I love the wooden and low-tech atmosphere. No tv with cable is sometimes a bummer, but I have been surprised more than once by being engrossed with an old-time movie playing (please though: turn on closed captions!). Bartenders and staff are friendly and definitely know how to handle the room when it gets packed (which it definitely does on occasion). I am a huge fan of their sours and seltzers and love that this bar has more than just IPAs and ales. Each brew is meticulously selected and they put great thought into what is rolled out. Lost Gen is also a fantastic neighborhood hangout that gives back to the community through their various events and I really appreciate a bar serving as a third space to hang out.

Really liked the beer and the vibe here. Gertrude Stein quotes painted on the walls of the brewery like a mural and homage to The Lost Generation is a plus. Go above and beyond, and bring a copy of Hemmingway's 'The Sun Also Rises' and read a few chapters while there. It's the right thing to do.

Had an awesome time visiting from out of town. Great beers and the food truck was great as well! Friendly service and cool atmosphere!

Yes! We have a neighborhood bar in Eckington! Love the atmosphere inside, owners and staff are super nice, and most importantly, the beer and seltzers are very good! 2024 Update: we don't go anywhere else Update 2: still the best. Love the lost gen family. Update 3: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 2025: best beers on earth, don't go anywhere else. Assume my next update will extend this thought to the solar system or Galaxy or universe.

Great vibes and awesome beer selection! Lost Generation Brewery has a cool industrial-chic vibe, super nice, friendly staff, and a creative, delicious tap list. Loved the atmosphere—and all the dogs here! It’s so pet-friendly. We had the best time and can’t wait to go back.

Edited to add after response from brewery: Thanks for your quick response. I had a feeling your response was that we were all intoxicated. Although there were a few people who had more to drink than others, that was not the majority of the group. The bartender saw we had come in from the wedding next door and atomically judged that she wasn't going to give us anything to drink. I completely understand not serving those who were drunk, but that was not the case for the majority of the group. I think she was tired and ready to go home and wasn't looking to serve 20+ people at 11pm. Please don't make it seem/pass blame that our entire group was intoxicated, when that truly wasn't the case. *******original review***** Our group of us popped over to this brewery after a wedding (which ended at 11) that was next door. The brewery was closing at 12. When we walked in, the bartender was extremely rude and said “I don’t want to serve any of you.” When asking her why, she said because “I don’t want to”. It was pretty evident she was ready to close down the bar so she could leave, which is unfortunate, given that closing time was listed at 12am. You lost out on quite a bit of sales because of this. I was looking forward to trying a beer here, but I was never given the chance. The group of us (15+ people) will not be coming back in the future due to the bartender’s unwelcoming behavior. I would also suggest to this business that if 12 is too late for your staff to handle, consider closing earlier. I usually enjoy going to local breweries because everyone is typically kind & welcoming, but Lost Generation does not posses these qualities- Would skip this place and check out another brewery nearby.

Bit hard to find big brew bar but big beer selection, friendly guys , with interesting events eg Kolch aka genuine Cologne experience

I really enjoyed this place in the past especially their wide selection of beer, but i don’t think I can go back. On my most recent visit I was made extremely uncomfortable by one of the bartenders who after looking at reviews seems to have done this to other patrons as well having her photo posted on one of the other reviews. I know bartending is a tough job and I was waiting a few days to write this review to try and move pass the interaction but it has stuck with me and after seeing that this staff member has show similar hostility to other guests as well makes me have to post this.

THE BIG: Located in Eckington, this brewery has a speakeasy interior with comfy chairs and fun for the family. Street parking available. THE BLACK AND WHITE: I came here with my sister on a Sunday afternoon and it was nice! She raved about how good the beers are here and she wasn't wrong. We got the dark lager, two IPAs and a pilsner. All were great. I still think Other Half brewing is king of IPAs. The lager and pilsner here was very good. For the vibes, Lost Generation has the standard giant bar with beer taps with the placards of beers that they serve. They don't do traditional flights but there are individual pricing for the 4oz pours. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall the damage done for four 4oz beers was around $18. Great vibes in the brewery and good beers. Nice to see more options in Northeast DC.

Came by with a group of friends for lost gen's 2nd birthday. It was my first time there and wow!! I was so impressed, especially as a non-beer drinker. My partner was a big fan of the polish pilsner, and I loved their seltzer. I really appreciate when breweries offer a variety of options, including a seltzer or cider, and lost gen definitely did. There was also a bbq situation outside! The space is huge and super cute, and the staff are super nice. This is such a hidden gem!

Nice spot to find for a tourist, If I was a local, this would be a frequent go to spot. Casual vibe, friendly staff, good beer list. Small outside spot seemed nice, was a little chilly out when we went. Communal larger tables to make new friends. My wife and I enjoyed the beers we sampled, daughter was happy that they had some other beverages to enjoy as she is not into beer, so it was all good!

I am not a beer connoisseur but I really liked lost gen! It was a comfortable atmosphere and I enjoyed the live jazz. Jazz is every Saturday night and it's free!!! I think they also have a Friday night show. This would be a great spot to hang out with friends. Plus you get to sample the ever-rotating selection of beers. There is enough variety that two trips are not the same. I visited in Feb, 2024 and tried the Tiger Spirit, POG Sour and Edge of Consciousness. Edge of Consciousness was my favourite AND I can come back for more IPAs because they usually have more than one on the menu, with seasonal releases.

Came here on a Sunday for an impromptu metrobranch trail brewery tour. The beer and NA selection were solid and the atmosphere was kid and dog friendly - you could really bring a diverse group of folks here and have it cater to everyone. My favourite was actually the NA jasmine and white peach seltzer, but all the tasters we had were excellent. They have a food truck outside but the brewery itself does not serve food, although they have little bar snacks for purchase.

I really enjoy this brewery! I have been several times, and I plan to keep coming back. I like sitting on their little outdoor patio when the weather is nice. The inside of the brewery is super spacious, and the walls are covered in murals. The owner is friendly, and the brews are unique. I really like the hazy IPAs I have tried there. They usually have a food truck out front but they do not make food at the brewery.

What should've been a fun trip to a brewery with some friends quickly ended as the worst customer service experience ever. While reading the menu, I was harassed for my ID and was asked if I had an issue by the rudest bartender ever. No idea if the beer is any good because we left before we could order. Stay away!!

Came to Lost Generation as a part of an event and I loved it. We had a large group and they were very efficient at serving everyone. I have never really tried beers or ciders but I absolutely loved the Grapefruit Orange Sour and the prices were amazing. I will definitely be back.

NOMA, WASHINGTON DC - Darn fine microbrewery smack dab between the NoMa and Rhode Island Red Line Metro stations. Lot of thought went into this place - beer menus everywhere, which is a small thing but really common sense. The missus and I stopped here on a Saturday early afternoon while in NoMa, sat at the bar, and glad we did. The four beers we tried - four five-oz pours, $3.50 to $4 each - were uniformly decent to good, not a stinker among them (the fruited sour is very watermelon-y, am not a big Oktoberfest fan generally but this was a good one). Service was great - attentive, they kept our water glasses filled and the place was clean. Very dog-friendly joint. Not overly loud. We'd return.

Went for trivia on Sunday night and it was fun! Very lively atmosphere. I got their blueberry lemonade seltzer and the 8oz was $10.....so with tip, I spent a bit over $11. Crazy prices but the seltzer itself was good. Quick service and plenty of seating (dog friendly indoor and out).

Dear Bartender who DMed me as "Sam R" Your behavior, both in person and in these messages, has been nothing short of unprofessional and outright damaging to the brewery's reputation. Instead of addressing the valid concerns of a paying customer, you chose to mock and dismiss them. The fact that you think this is just 'teasing' or a 'brief moment of uncomfortableness' shows a complete lack of awareness and accountability. This wasn't a one-off interaction; it was a clear display of your disregard for customers, which undoubtedly reflects poorly on the establishment. Your inability to handle feedback with maturity and respect, and your sarcastic, hostile responses, are exactly why businesses lose loyal patrons. Imagine if the owner knew that you single-handedly drove away customers through your attitude and lack of basic customer service skills. If this is how you treat people in a simple online exchange, it's no wonder that my in-person experience was so disappointing. You might want to consider how your actions are not only hurting the customers but also damaging the reputation of the business you represent. A customer-facing employee who cannot handle criticism, treats people poorly, and then doubles down on rudeness in private exchanges is a liability to any business. If the owner values their reputation and wants to keep customers coming through the door, they might seriously want to reconsider who they trust to represent their brand. You've done far more damage than you realize. If the owner is interested in screenshots of the conversation she started through yelp messages, please DM me. I'll go ahead and copy paste her messages: "It is incredibly creepy and strange to post an unsolicited picture of someone because of a brief moment of uncomfortableness at a bar that lasted less than 3 minutes. All you had to do was describe me in the review and everyone would absolutely know who you're talking about: you wanted to humiliate me. That is wildly inappropriate, past any situation, and super scary, my dude. Please get well soon. "Being teased by a bartender mildly isn't a crime, but thank you very much for this insightful advice Stay wildly creepy, my friend"

My first impression wasn't stellar. Being that I live a couple hours south of DC, I don't think there will be a second visit to be had. My friend and I walked into a humid, packed nearly beyond capacity space. We squeezed up to the bar and ordered 4 tasters. We got the two seltzers on (strawberry lychee and mango passion fruit) and two sours (raspberry and cherry pie). There were no ledges, tables, bar space, literally anywhere available for us to go. As the only available spot, we maneuvered our way to the merch section and drank our tasters as quickly as we could so we could extract ourselves from the space. Three others were on their way to meet us, but they walked in after we were done and walked straight back out. I usually am a seltzer fan, but neither one was even decent. They were way too sweet and artificial. The raspberry sour was overdone and too acidic (coming from someone who has had way more sours in my life than I'd care to admit). The cherry pie was the unexpected standout. Both of us really liked it. It's cool that they're so popular but they should try to reconfigure the space to add more seating or standing options. It looked like they could've added ledges or really anything to accommodate the size of the crowd.

Lost Generation is such a gem in the NE area. I walk past this brewery on the MBT all the time but this was my first time visiting. The staff were absolutely amazing, both friendly and helpful in explaining the beer options. I truly enjoyed hearing the owner's story of starting the brewery. It was great to hear about this family run business. Lost Generation had a great selection of beers especially IPAs, which are my favorite. They do not have food but they have rotating food trucks every week. You can also get a brewery tour here. The space is nice and open, and family friendly. I look forward to stopping in more on my MBT walks.

Oreo cookie stout was fantastic. My friend absolutely loveddddd it and kept coming back for it. Unfortunately, it's not available anymore. Any chance to bring it back? My friend is calling for it! :)

To perfect a craft, an apprenticeship of sorts if needed. The owners of Lost Generation Brewing Company did just that. They left D.C. for California to work at a prestigious brewery. Now they are back home with the perfect beer recipes. Enter Lost Generation Brewing Company. Inside a historic brick warehouse building in Eckington (no, NoMa, this is Eckington) just off the Metropolitan Branch Trail comes the city's newest brewery with a large mural-painted taproom open Wednesday through Sunday. Pet-friendly, bring your leashed dog and snag one of many tables, barrels, or bar seating. A small snack menu is offered (food trucks will eventually come on weekends) and beers are ordered at the bar. Seven beers, one sour, and two hard seltzers on tap, pours comes in 4 ounce cups or several times that for a full pour. They can also be purchased in crowlers. My friend being a beer guy enjoyed the "An Age of Islands." Enjoying sweet and sour drinks, the grapefruit gose was worth a taste, but the peach cobbler sour was AMAZING. It's not overly sweet. Well balanced, it may be my new favorite sour in the city (sorry, Shelter). Full pours range between $7 and $8. There's a tiny parking lot out front and plenty of street parking nearby.

Can't get enough of this place. I prefer to go when it's not super crazy with the afternoon dog-and-beer crowd. I'm glad they have that scene too, just not for me. Bartenders really know beer, and know their beer. Their menu is always creative and offers opportunities to try new things and new combinations. I really like that it's right on the MBT, and easy to hop on the bike and head in. I'd like if they had food on a more regular basis, but they're a brewery not pretending to be a restaurant so can't ding them for that.

I actually kind of love this place. I ended up getting a few different beers on tap and they were all great. I came for the trivia with a group of friends and it was a lot of fun I really like the ambiance and the way that they've revamped the place It's very catchy and artsy and clean. You could actually hear the announcer when he's in going over the trivia questions and I think it's much better organized plus I like the prizes better, they give you discounts for the beer tab that you have accruing lol parking is on the street and thankfully in this part of DC it's always free and available. I would recommend this place.

My fave brewery in DC. Excellent beer, fabulous staff, good music, silly old movies on the singular TV. Worth a visit and a repeat visit!

Beers, bears (what I call most dogs incl my own), battle for a table. This place gets crowded and I wonder if it's feasible to expand outdoor seating to manage the noise inside the brewery when it's so crowded. It's a pretty sizeable space but when I went Saturday afternoon and there were clearly a couple recreational sports teams and many other clientele including all the barking dogs (which more dogs the merrier), the noise level was unfortunately the downfall of the whole experience. However, everything else was amazing from great variety of beers (pils, dark lagers, witbiers, IPAs, a dessert beer, etc) to delicious beers (my favorite was the Tiger Spirit), awesome BBQ outside, and so so so many dogs. As someone who doesn't like IPAs, I didn't have any of theirs but since the owners specialize in IPAs and Hazys (which are hit or miss with me), I'll definitely have to try them next time, and yes there will definitely be a next time. Based on the beer (quality and variety), I'd rank LostGen up on my top 5 in the area. I also have 3 stars (RIP), Red Bear, and Silver Branch up there.

What a FUN place! If you are a dog and beer person, this is THE place for you! Dogs galore, beer by the pint or flight galore! Plenty of seating for everyone, indoors and out. Food truck options. Service was top notch and fast. Our pup has so much fun and felt so welcome. I love a dog friendly brewery!

Wife and I met some friends of ours in DC during a visit and they suggested we meet here. Got there before opening and was able to walk around the area a bit, lots of parks, bike path, new residences and people out enjoying the day. Brewery itself was great, large space, plenty of seating inside and out, owners were so nice and accommodating and the beer was fantastic (had the Enemy of Vision). They only have food trucks or you can bring food in yet it shouldn't deter you from trying it out - "Cheers!"

Fabulous brewery right y my friend's apartment. We came to visit and loved it. The beers are delicious. Lots of options - some standard and some unusual. It was crowded and loud and people were having a great time. The staff was very helpful. Loved the decor. Took beer home and will definitely visit again when I'm back in DC.

My wife and I came here last weekend late on a Saturday afternoon for their second weekend and it was crowded which was nice since we got to meet new people. We tried tasters of all of the beers and our favorites we took home were the Feather Kitty IPA which they had a four pack of, the Peach Cobbler ala Mode, the Age of Islands IPA, and the Mango Passionfruit Seltzer that they put in crowlers. Overall, this is the best brewery in DC that is local based (the other being Other Half which is NY based). They don't serve a ton of food but there was a barbecue vendor outside that was wonderful. We look forward to returning!

I went to lost gen this past weekend and really enjoyed myself. it feels like an upscale brewery with plenty of seating. This definitely isn't the warehouse brewery feel that's commonplace through DC. Unique about LG is that they have quite a lot of stouts and ciders. (A couple IPA's and classic beers as well). I think the stout/cider heavy options give them something unique over other breweries. What's also nice is that you can order 4 oz portions if you don't want a whole 16oz stout or sour. So it really let's you try a lot and almost make your own flight with 4/5 beers for $20 depending on what you get. I got the Tropic of Capricorn IPA and an Oreo cookie stout (it tasted like a traditional milky stout not Oreo). Tried the pineapple seltzer and cherry pie sour, both very good. I'll definitely be back!

What a happening spot! Came here on a late Sunday afternoon and it was busy! Word is certainly getting around as I probably heard from 5 or so people in the past week how awesome Lost Generation is. They've got outdoor patio seating and a very spacious interior with barrel tables, picnic tables, and bar seating. The beers are really tasty with a range of IPAs. Staff were friendly and really helpful. It looks like they host a lot of activities as well (I had to miss out on trivia). This will be a regular part of my rotation and it's great to have another great brewery in the area!

Love. This. Place. Filled with dogs and beer, what more can you ask for? Good beer, great beer - I'd say! And it is! I was dubious because I feel like there are way too many breweries in DC and some of them straight up blow :: cough city state:: cough. This brewery does a little bit of everything and with just enough selection that it's not overkill. Staff are knowledgeable and very chill. We set up camp early evening at the dining room table (feels like home!) and played bananagrams to our hearts content. I've enjoyed the food truck options in the past too- timber pizza, tacos, etc. Why haven't you been here yet?

this is such a fun brewery! the space is great, they have a cute outdoor area and a really large, warehouse type of inside! lots of seats at the bar and huge patio tables inside that are great for larger groups! they have an awesome beer selection and their in house brews are fantastic, i'm personally a big fan of all of their sours (especially their recent passion fruit one)! they also have rotating food trucks that park out front and i do believe you're allowed to bring other, outside food in as well. they have a taco truck that parks there often that is REALLY awesome. it's a super dog friendly place, they can come inside the brewery too! the staff is so lovely, i recommend getting a seat at the bar if you can to chat! it's a 10/10 brewery here in dc and i definitely recommend stopping by to support local!

My high school AP Psychology teacher, Mr. Pulliam, opened up this brewery with his partner, so I obviously had to check it out. I came with 2 other friends, so we got to try a few beers. They unfortunately don't do flights, which is a little disappointing because ordering by the 4oz glass is quite expensive. The beers were good and the Vietnamese coffee stout was stronggg. I love that they worked with Vietnamese-American coffee company Nguyen Coffee Supply to source their coffee. I'm disappointed in myself for not trying one of their IPAs, which is what they're known for. Will be back for that! The lychee seltzer also tastes like the little Asian lychee jello cup snacks, which instantly made me so happy. The space is huge and would be great for birthday gatherings, events and there's free, convenient parking available right outside. The location is about a 20min walk or 5min drive from a bunch of other bars and restaurants as well, so it's relatively convenient for a night out.

If you like breweries with outrageously high prices, ear-splitting noise and gruff service, then Lost Generation is for you. As for the beer, the Oreo Cookie Stout had a silky mouthfeel and tasty chocolate flavors, but was too sweet. The Dream is the Truth DIPA had lovely peach notes on a soft body, but the hops were muted. Another word about the pricing: I've been to dozens of breweries in the DMV and Lost Generation charges more per ounce than anywhere else (see the attached photo). If a brewery is going to charge more than Aslin, it had better produce top-tier beers. Lost Generation doesn't. Why would I want to go back?

What a great place! Fun and love the beer. Definitely worth the effort to come and try something me really good brews.

Yummy beer with a good variety and they have rotating food trucks! Would love to see their beers on draft in DC area restaurants/pubs. In a fun location on the MBT. Dogs are allowed INSIDE which is a huge plus. I also love the convenience of being able to order through your phone or at the bar . Definitely recommend.

Great staff and beer! Met a group for a charity event and everything went very well.

Second visit to Lost Gen. Beer is quality. A nice selection of beer types. Can get small pour or full pour which is a big plus for me- I like to sample! They do not have food, but seem to be fine if you bring something in. It is mostly indoor seating with a variety of table sizes and a bar. Parking was a little tricky, but we found parking. DC is lucky to have Lost Gen!

Attended their 1-year anniversary party and it was great. Real DC people there with a mix of young, old, dogs and kids. The beer was good and live music was unexpected. A little loud for conversations but an energized atmosphere. Food truck was barbeque that was authentic with sides that spoke soul food. The oyster guys were overwhelmed and it took a while to get them, but they were delicious and at $13 a dozen, nicely priced.

I really enjoyed my visit there. Very attractive space. Great mix of industrial and vintage vibes. Friendly and helpful staff. I am not a big beer drinker. But their beers are very good. Made me change my mind about beer lol

Peach cobbler beer is pretty good! Lots of bike racks around. The Google maps walking directions tried to route me to the back of the building, but you definitely want to enter from S St.

Visited Lost Generation with my roller skating buddies on Sunday, and we had a great time! The space was beautiful, spacious, and accommodating to folks wearing wheels! I had a couple of their smoothies (beer with lactose) and was blown away--the Oreo and seltzer smoothies were some of the best beers I've ever had!

Horrible customer service. Ridiculed for asking about putting a sports game on the tv, putting two barrels togther, and having a vape pen out on table. Waitress would be a great candidate to work at Dicks Last Resort. Also hard to take her seriously with the stupid fake mustache she had on. Saddest part is we would of stayed for the great beer and food opitions but the unkind staff was a total turnoff.

best beer on the MBT! bartenders were super nice, dog friendly, brick walls and bookshelves. Solid non-alcoholic options. Bonus points if you're a trumpet collector

The beer is decent for a new brewery, worth checking out on a winter weekend. The interior is nice but the furniture is slightly mismatched, service was fast even though the place was crowded.

The physical space is really cool and the beer is as good as you'll get, anywhere. The W. Coast IPA "There are always hops" is liquid gold. I emphatically recommend this place.

We are in DC on vacation and my husband researched the best breweries. He was excited to find Lost Generation because the owner was the brewery maser at Lagunitas (we are from CA). Came in and loved the beer. A great way to hang with locals!

First impression, very good! I enjoyed all 3 beers I tried. Cool space and friendly service as well.