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. Welcome to the #brightciderlife !
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?
At Capitol Cider House, we do cider right! We focus on crafting hard cider with modern flavors. Our cider is sustainably sourced, naturally gluten free and unfiltered.
All our apples are sourced from within 200 miles of the US Capitol Building. Our exciting beverage lineup includes a wide range of housemade cider and pommeau. The menu is always changing, but we’re always keeping it local.
We use a classic process to create unique, refreshing and amazingly delicious craft cider, mead, perry and more!
Light & Crisp
Juicy & Bright
Yummy & Easy Drinkin'
Jammy & Summery
Floral & Silky
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.
Caramel & Candied Orange Peel
Baked Toffee & Nutmeg
Floral & Spiced
Honey & Butterscotch
Roasted Plum & Hazelnut
Confectionary & Complex
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check it outAvailable in 500+ select retailers across DC & MD! Interested in carrying our cider at your shop? Email [email protected].
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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 glass!
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.
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.
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)!
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!
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