Silver Spring On List Of Beer Gardens With Great Brews Around DC

SILVER SPRING, MD — To find a quality beer garden, you don't need to buy an expensive plane ticket to Germany. In fact, some of the coolest communal drinking spots are right here in the D.C. metro area.

Eater published a list of "16 Beer Gardens With Terrific Brews Around D.C.," and the ones that made it will not disappoint. Each beer garden boasts a unique vibe, menu, and beer selection — which means there's a German-inspired pub grub spot for virtually every taste.

One beer garden that made the list: Denizens Brewing Co. in Silver Spring.

This craft brewery opened in 2014 and has a rotating seasonal beer selection that highlights its barrel aging and sour programs. Some drinks on the menu include the Southside Rye IPA, Georgia Ave. Peach Berliner Weisse, and Cool Breeze Oatmeal Stout. The average price for a pint is $7. Growlers and cans sell at an average of $13 and $10, respectively.

What also makes Denizens so great: it has live music, trivia, and dozens of community events. It's the quintessential communal drinking spot.

Denizens Brewing Co. is located at 1115 East-West Highway.