About The Beer Trappe
From The Beer Trappe's own website and its Google listing, read October 6, 2026.
The Beer Trappe is a beer store on Euclid Avenue in Lexington, and you can drink there as well as shop. Its website places it in the historic Chevy Chase neighborhood and says it takes inspiration from beer bars across Europe.
Fourteen taps pour craft beer. St. Bernardus Abt 12, Weihenstephaner Hefe and Chimay Grande Réserve stay on all year, and eight taps rotate as soon as a beer runs out.
Hundreds of bottles are kept cold to enjoy on site or take home. The cellar collection has been curated since the shop opened in 2010, and its website counts over 250 vintages. Staff will also special order a beer if it is distributed in the area.
Beer School meets every Sunday at 6PM. It is led by the house Cicerone, Kevin Patterson, who is also a BJCP judge.
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- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Questions people ask
Answers come from The Beer Trappe's website and its Google listing, read October 6, 2026.
Can you drink at The Beer Trappe, or is it only a store?
You can do both. Its website says the bottles are available to go or to enjoy on site, and it pours 14 beers on tap.
Does The Beer Trappe serve food?
It offers snacks such as beer cheese and pretzels, chips and a spicy mix. You can also order from Bear & The Butcher, and they will bring it over to you.
Does The Beer Trappe offer classes?
Yes. Beer School runs every Sunday at 6PM, and private tastings are also available. Contact the shop to schedule one.
Is The Beer Trappe wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance and a wheelchair accessible parking lot.
Which breweries are close by?
Mirror Twin Brewing is 1 mile away. The Void Sake Company is 1.1 miles away, West Sixth Greenroom is 1.2 miles away and Country Boy Brewing is 1.4 miles away.
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Before you visit The Beer Trappe
Check the draft menu on thebeertrappe.com before you go, because eight of the taps rotate as soon as a beer runs out. Its website says the staff are very knowledgeable and happy to point you in the right direction.
Plan around a Sunday if you want to try Beer School, which starts at 6PM. Gift cards are available if you are shopping for someone else.
Mirror Twin Brewing is 1 mile away. The Void Sake Company is 1.1 miles away, which makes a change from beer.