Northern Virginia Magazine's Best Beer 2012
Cock & Bowl is one of Northern Virginia Magazine's Best Beer 2012.

1. Cock & Bowl

8.3
302 Poplar Alley (at Union St), Occoquan, VA
Belgian Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

Northern Virginia MagazineNorthern Virginia Magazine: Flip to the last page of the thick beer menu and read about C&B staff faves, like the apple-refreshing, but not glaringly sweet, Canadian Belgian-style Ephemere.

Fire Works Pizza is one of Northern Virginia Magazine's Best Beer 2012.

2. Fire Works Pizza

8.0
2350 Clarendon Blvd (at N Adams St), Arlington, VA
Pizzeria · Clarendon - Courthouse · 114 tips and reviews

Northern Virginia MagazineNorthern Virginia Magazine: Big hitters out of the West, Oskar Blues and Lagunitas, make appearances on the menu, as well as the ultra-local Blue Mountain Brewery (Afton) and St. George Brewing Company (Hampton).

Lost Dog Cafe is one of Northern Virginia Magazine's Best Beer 2012.

3. Lost Dog Cafe

8.8
1690 Anderson Rd Ste A, McLean, VA
Sandwich Spot · 35 tips and reviews

Northern Virginia MagazineNorthern Virginia Magazine: Flying Dog’s bright & funky farmhouse IPA In De Wildeman, the imperial (code for high alcohol) red, & slightly sweet Tröegs Nugget Nectar & Burning River from Cleveland’s solid brand Great Lakes.

MacDowell Brew Kitchen is one of Northern Virginia Magazine's Best Beer 2012.

4. MacDowell Brew Kitchen

7.7
202B Harrison St SE, Leesburg, VA
Brewery · 20 tips and reviews

Northern Virginia MagazineNorthern Virginia Magazine: MacDowell leans on the DMV’s craft beers, packing in Lost Rhino, Flying Dog, Port City, Devil’s Backbone and Starr Hill on the taps in this kitchen showroom-turned-nanobrewery.

Rustico is one of Northern Virginia Magazine's Best Beer 2012.

5. Rustico

8.3
4075 Wilson Blvd (btwn Randolph & Quincy St), Arlington, VA
American Restaurant · Ballston - Virginia Square · 122 tips and reviews

Northern Virginia MagazineNorthern Virginia Magazine: Rustico can bust out eight different types of vessels for beer, each shaped to promote the best of that brew’s unique style.

Tuscarora Mill is one of Northern Virginia Magazine's Best Beer 2012.

6. Tuscarora Mill

9.1
203 Harrison St SE, Leesburg, VA
American Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews

Northern Virginia MagazineNorthern Virginia Magazine: The list reads Belgian friendly, with a nod to non-beer drinkers who can get down with the abundantly sweet and lightweight (3.6 percent ABV) Floris Apple.

Virtue Feed & Grain is one of Northern Virginia Magazine's Best Beer 2012.

7. Virtue Feed & Grain

8.3
106 S Union St, Alexandria, VA
Gastropub · Old Town · 122 tips and reviews

Northern Virginia MagazineNorthern Virginia Magazine: Hoptails: An “Atypical” Chocolate Martini gains thickness from Green Flash’s Extra Stout Reduction, but smells like dessert from the chocolate bitters. It’s smoky, creamy and easy-drinking.

Corcoran Brewing Co. is one of Northern Virginia Magazine's Best Beer 2012.

8. Corcoran Brewing Co.

14635 Corkys Farm Ln, Purcellville, VA
Brewery · 4 tips and reviews

Northern Virginia MagazineNorthern Virginia Magazine: The nanobrewery is housed in a converted barn that used to support a few farm animals and a peacock. Opened in July 2011, CB already expanded from a half-barrel to a three-and-half barrel system.

Lost Rhino Brewing Company is one of Northern Virginia Magazine's Best Beer 2012.

9. Lost Rhino Brewing Company

8.9
21730 Red Rum Dr, Ashburn, VA
Brewery · 40 tips and reviews

Northern Virginia MagazineNorthern Virginia Magazine: By mid-May, the newly-built kitchenette will serve sandwiches, wraps and other healthy fare compared to the normally fried food of brewpubs.

Port City Brewing Company is one of Northern Virginia Magazine's Best Beer 2012.

10. Port City Brewing Company

9.2
3950 Wheeler Ave (at S Floyd St), Alexandria, VA
Brewery · 71 tips and reviews

Northern Virginia MagazineNorthern Virginia Magazine: As the only area brewery with a 30-barrel system, Bill Butcher often receives calls from potential brewery entrepreneurs, answering questions and showing his facility.

Arrowine & Cheese is one of Northern Virginia Magazine's Best Beer 2012.

11. Arrowine & Cheese

7.9
4508 Lee Hwy (at N Woodstock St.), Arlington, VA
Wine Store · Waverly Hills · 18 tips and reviews

Northern Virginia MagazineNorthern Virginia Magazine: With the impressive cheese selection, pints of gourmet ice cream, aisles of partywear and smoked proteins—plus the maze of wine—comes a sterling beer selection, including best seller Bell’s Brewery.

Norm's Beer and Wine is one of Northern Virginia Magazine's Best Beer 2012.

12. Norm's Beer and Wine

8.2
136 Branch Rd SE (Maple Avenue), Vienna, VA
Wine Store · 20 tips and reviews

Northern Virginia MagazineNorthern Virginia Magazine: The staff picks area, with almost 20 beers rotating weekly, featured Maui Brewing Co.’s CoCoNut Porter, smelling of chocolate at first, and after it warmed, shining with toasted coconut aroma.

Paeonian Grocery and Gourmet is one of Northern Virginia Magazine's Best Beer 2012.

13. Paeonian Grocery and Gourmet

40602 Charles Town Pike (at Clarkes Gap Rd), Paeonian Springs, VA
Grocery Store · 7 tips and reviews

Northern Virginia MagazineNorthern Virginia Magazine: The new regulars arrived in LoCo: Rogue, Stone, Dogfish Head and tallboy four-packs of the too-drinkable Old Speckled Hen, plus about 100 other quality beers.

Rick's Wine & Gourmet is one of Northern Virginia Magazine's Best Beer 2012.

14. Rick's Wine & Gourmet

3117 Duke St, Alexandria, VA
Wine Store · 6 tips and reviews

Northern Virginia MagazineNorthern Virginia Magazine: Sea Dog’s Wild Blueberry bursts with a retro Bubblicious gum smell, but tastes springy and a bit fizzy. Rick's will soon sell Abita’s strawberry beer.

Capitol City Brewing Company is one of Northern Virginia Magazine's Best Beer 2012.

15. Capitol City Brewing Company

4001 Campbell Ave (at S Quincy St), Arlington, VA
Brewery · Fairlington - Shirlington · 68 tips and reviews

Northern Virginia MagazineNorthern Virginia Magazine: Signature: Capitol Kolsh, light, golden German ale.

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery is one of Northern Virginia Magazine's Best Beer 2012.

16. Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery

4238 Wilson Blvd (at N Carlin Springs Rd.), Arlington, VA
Brewery · Ballston - Virginia Square · 53 tips and reviews

Northern Virginia MagazineNorthern Virginia Magazine: Signature: Ballston Brown, northern-style English brown.

Vintage 50 is one of Northern Virginia Magazine's Best Beer 2012.

17. Vintage 50

50 Catoctin Cir NE, Leesburg, VA
Brewery · 27 tips and reviews

Northern Virginia MagazineNorthern Virginia Magazine: Signature: 50 CAT IPA, American-style IPA with three varieties of hops.

Piccadilly's Public House & Restaurant is one of Northern Virginia Magazine's Best Beer 2012.

18. Piccadilly's Public House & Restaurant

7.6
125 E Piccadilly St (at Kent St), Winchester, VA
Pub · 20 tips and reviews

Northern Virginia MagazineNorthern Virginia Magazine: Signature: Patsy’s Pilsner, named after Patsy Cline, who grew up two blocks away.

Adventure Brewing Company - South is one of Northern Virginia Magazine's Best Beer 2012.

19. Adventure Brewing Company - South

3300 Dill Smith Dr, Fredericksburg, VA
Brewery · 17 tips and reviews

Northern Virginia MagazineNorthern Virginia Magazine: Signature: Fred Red, balanced, but malty.

Sweetwater Tavern is one of Northern Virginia Magazine's Best Beer 2012.

20. Sweetwater Tavern

9.0
3066 Gate House Plz (at Gallows Rd), Falls Church, VA
American Restaurant · 134 tips and reviews

Northern Virginia MagazineNorthern Virginia Magazine: Signature: Pale Ale, smooth malty-body with hoppy finish.

Mad Fox Brewing Company is one of Northern Virginia Magazine's Best Beer 2012.

21. Mad Fox Brewing Company

444 W Broad St (at Pennsylvania Ave), Falls Church, VA
Brewery · 129 tips and reviews

Northern Virginia MagazineNorthern Virginia Magazine: Signature: Kolsh, award-winning, light German golden ale.