The Public Option

Brewpub in Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: The Public Option

Established in 2015

Closed in 2023

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1601 Rhode Island Avenue NE, Washington D.C., DC, 20018, United States

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6.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Some citrus on nose and a good dose of coppery malt. Very drinkable, and well done for style. Pours orange amber with great head and lacing. Light tangy finish. Tap at brewpub.

Tried from Draft on 18 Jan 2016 at 09:01


5.5
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 4

Some light roast and some barley. Pours dark brown with good head and lacing. tangy finish. The only weak beer I tried at Public Option, maybe needs some work. Tap at brewpub.

Tried from Draft on 18 Jan 2016 at 09:01


6.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Very drinkable pale ale. More like an EPA in feel, overall. Or maybe a marzen. Pours orange with great head and lacing. Some citrus tang in finish. Tap at brewpub.

Tried from Draft on 18 Jan 2016 at 08:56


6.9
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Nice mix of roast and dark chocolate. Pours black with decent head and lacing. Creamy consistency. A hint of coffee. Light bitter and tangy finish. Tap at brewpub.

Tried from Draft on 18 Jan 2016 at 08:56


6.5
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Some piney hops and old school bittering hops feel. Pours orange amber with good head and lacing. Pretty bitter on finish. Good malt backbone. Tap at brewpub.

Tried from Draft on 17 Jan 2016 at 13:55


7.1
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Very nice pale ale. Lots of citrus on the top of this. Pours orange with great head and lacing. Light bitter and tangy finish. Some hay, and some good malt. Tap at brewpub,

Tried from Draft on 17 Jan 2016 at 13:44


8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

4 oz pour on draft at Public Option. Hazy brown with light tan head. Aromas of coffee, dark chocolate. Tastes of coffee, dark chocolate, a little milk chocolate. Medium body with a dry finish.

Tried from Draft on 17 Oct 2015 at 15:22


8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

4 oz pour on draft at Public Option. Hazy brown with light tan head. Aromas of coffee, dark fruit, dark chocolate. Tastes of coffee, dark chocolate. Medium body with a dry finish. Pretty nice porter.

Tried from Draft on 17 Oct 2015 at 15:20


7
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

4 oz pour on draft at Public Option. Hazy golden orange with off-white head. Aromas of herbs, floral, tropical, citrus. Tastes of herbs, spices, citrus, light banana. Light body with a dry finish.

Tried from Draft on 17 Oct 2015 at 15:16


6.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Draft at the source. Hazy to cloudy golden color, white head with solid lacing. Aroma has light smoke, smouldering straw. Taste is bittersweet burnt straw, subtle lemon. Interesting.

Tried from Draft on 17 Oct 2015 at 11:19