Capitol Cider House is located at 3930 Georgia Avenue NW, steps from the metro in the heart of DC’s vibrant Petworth neighborhood. We focus on crafting hard cider with modern flavors and zero sugar.
Why Cider?
It’s making a comeback. Cider is the original American beverage of choice, but it fell out of favor during Prohibition. We’re joining the national movement to reclaim cider for the States, and what better place to make our mark on Americana culture than in good ole Washington, DC?
Why Capitol Cider House?
At Capitol Cider House, we do cider right! We focus on crafting hard cider with modern flavors and zero sugar. Our cider is sustainably sourced, naturally gluten free, unfiltered and free of added sulfites.
Locally sourced
Libations
All our apples are sourced from within 200 miles of the US Capitol Building. We have an exciting beverage lineup, including a wide range of housemade cider and pommeau. Our menu is always changing, but we’re always keeping it local.
From the cidery
On Tap
We use a classic process to create unique, refreshing and amazingly delicious craft cider, mead, perry and more!
Capitol Cuvée
Light & Crisp
Capitol Rosé
Juicy & Bright
Sap Happy
Citrusy & Floral
Strawberry Blonde
Jammy & Summery
Hot Damn!
Cherry-y & Spicy-ish
From the cidery
Our Pommeau
WHAT THE HECK IS POMMEAU?! Pommeau is a traditional French cordial made by blending raw, unfermented cider with an apple-based distillate (eau de vie) - think of it as the apple version of port wine. Best enjoyed as an aperitif or as an extremely versatile mixer, where pommeau can replace and elevate sweet vermouth in classic cocktails like the Manhattan and Negroni.
Amaro
Caramel & Candied Orange Peel
Brandy
Baked Toffee & Nutmeg
Cognac
Floral & Spiced
GoldRush
Honey & Butterscotch
Madeira
Roasted Plum & Hazelnut
Pink Lady
Sweet Lemon & Vanilla
Reserve
Confectionary & Complex
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Shop CCH
ONLINE STORE
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Buy our libations
Find a retailer
Available in 250+ select retailers across DC & MD! Interested in carrying our cider at your shop? Email [email protected]
See the mapJoin Our Cider Club!
OFF THE RECORD is our cider club devoted to the apples and its many interpretations. Check out these amazing perks! Space is limited so sign up today.
- FREE 32oz growlette when you join
- 2 complimentary house cider tastes per visit
- quarterly cider pick-ups
- quarterly pick-up parties
- an exclusive, club-only cider blended by club members for club members
- en primeur barrel tastings
- preferred access to small batch ciders
- priority booking for special events
- 10% off ALL purchases
OUR PROCESS
How It’s Made
Select
Our home grown ciders start in local orchards. We choose cider apples known for complex flavors. Every production run is different. We grab what’s growing well and will taste great in your cup!
Press
Next, we grind our apples into small bits in a process called milling. Then we’re ready to press! One bushel yields about 3 gallons of delicious juice.
Ferment
We add yeast and other natural ingredients, like honey or local fruit, to our fresh apple juice. Then it’s time to sit back and let nature take her course. The yeast gets to work, turning those natural sugars into alcohol and CO2.
Package & Pour
Once the cider is ready, we package it up in cans and kegs. It’s ready to enjoy now, or we can wait a few months to develop more flavor. Come have a glass with us and take home some 4-packs and a crowler (or two)!
Our Location
Visit CCH
We invite you to visit our production space and tasting room at 3930 Georgia Avenue. Chill out on our patio, play one of our many board games and enjoy some grub (we have food!!!) while sampling a flight of ciders. Kids are welcome, and friendly dogs can hang out in our outside space.
Our peppy space is available for private and semi-private events. We also offer custom virtual events like guided tastings and interactive workshops. Email us at [email protected] for more info!
Wed
08PM
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0930PM
Mar30
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Spring Cider Cocktails
Sat
07PM
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09PM
Apr16
LIVE MUSIC: Eli Waltz
Sun
02PM
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05PM
May01
Mother's Day Artisan Market
Sat
08PM
to
10PM
May21
LIVE MUSIC: Synth-E-Cider
Thu
07PM
to
09PM
Jun02
PUB GAME: District Trivia
Fri
05PM
to
7PM
Jun24
COMEDY SHOW: Comedy is Calling
Sat
08PM
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10PM
Jun25
LIVE MUSIC: Junior Bryce Band
Thu
07PM
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09PM
Jun30
PUB GAME: District Trivia
Fri
08PM
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10PM
Jul01
COMEDY SHOW: Comedy is Calling
Sat
08PM
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10PM
Jul02
LIVE MUSIC: Justina Beth El
Sun
03PM
to
06PM
Jul03
LIVE MUSIC: The In-Cider Jazz Jam
Thu
07PM
to
09PM
Jul07
PUB GAME: District Trivia
Fri
08PM
to
10PM
Jul08
COMEDY SHOW: Comedy is Calling
Thu
07PM
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09PM
Jul14
PUB GAME: District Trivia
Fri
08PM
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10PM
Jul15
COMEDY SHOW: Comedy is Calling
Sat
08PM
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10PM
Jul16
LIVE MUSIC: Bellwether Bayou
Thu
07PM
to
09PM
Jul21
PUB GAME: District Trivia
Fri
08PM
to
10PM
Jul22
COMEDY SHOW: Comedy is Calling
Sat
08PM
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10PM
Jul23
LIVE MUSIC: Lucid District
Thu
07PM
to
09PM
Jul28
PUB GAME: District Trivia
Fri
08PM
to
10PM
Jul29
COMEDY SHOW: Comedy is Calling
Sat
08PM
to
10PM
Jul30