Atlas Brew Works is a neighborhood production brewery located in Northeast Washington, D.C.
We produce hand crafted artisanal beer in 20 barrel batches at our facility in Ivy City in Northeast DC. We welcome visitors to stop in for a tasting, tour, growler to go, or just to say hi.
Atlas Brew Works was born of passion for craft beer and community.
CEO Justin Cox grew up in Tennessee and went to school at Vanderbilt. Afterwards Cox came to DC for government work. When Cox finally committed to starting his own brewery he decided that DC’s burgeoning craft scene would be perfect for their varied and oftentimes sophisticated offerings. In just a few years, Atlas has expanded in big ways, both in terms of output and styles brewed.
Solar Powered Beer
As of August 2015, Atlas is a 100% solar-powered brewery through our partnership with Solar Solution. Learn more about the partnership here, and see our full solar production here.
Meet Our Crew
Justin Cox Founder & CEO
Meet Justin
Justin CoxFounder & CEO
Now a DC resident for more than a decade, Justin was born and raised in the Smokey Mountains of East Tennessee. Justin pursued his undergraduate degree at Vanderbilt University in Engineering Science and Economics. Shortly after, he moved to Washington, DC to work in business consulting. He returned to law school at George Mason University School of Law in Arlington, VA. After graduating in 2009, Justin took a Presidential Management Fellowship with the General Services Administration.
Meanwhile, he honed his homebrewing skills, becoming a very popular neighbor by having lots of great beer always on hand. Justin decided to throw caution to the wind and explore his entrepreneurial side by opening Atlas Brew Works in his new hometown, the District of Columbia. Calling on long time friend Will Durgin to join as Head Brewer, the two opened the business in September of 2013.
When not putting out fires or marketing and selling beer, Justin enjoys any activity on the water, watching crappy reality TV, and spending time with his wife and English Bulldog.
Daniel V Head Brewer
Meet Daniel
Daniel VHead Brewer
As Head Brewer at Atlas, Daniel oversees production of Atlas’ varied portfolio of ales and lagers. Daniel has a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from the University of Maryland and he is a graduate of the Siebel Institute's Concise Course in Brewing Technology. Daniel came to Atlas mere months after we opened from Franklin's Restaurant and Brewery in Hyattsville, MD. Before entering the craft beer industry, Daniel held a position with Chesapeake Spice Co, as a Quality Control technician. Raised in Prince George’s County, he works hard, has incredible tastes in suits, and loves pepperoni pizza.
When asked about his resemblance to Jon Snow, he was overheard pontificating:
"Water, hops, malt, and yeast gather, and now my watch begins. It shall not end until my death. I shall take no wife, hold no lands, father no children. I shall wear no crowns and win no glory. I shall live and die at my brew house. I am the yeast in the darkness. I am the watcher on the fermenters. I am the fire that burns against glycol, the forklift that brings the grain, the mash tun that wakes the sleepers, the kettle that guards the realms of men. I pledge my life and honor
to the Brewer's Watch, for this brew day and all the brew days to come."
Corey Poole Director of Operations
Meet Corey
Corey Poole Director of Operations
Corey is a graduate from the University of Maryland with degrees in Plant Biology and Landscape Architecture. Starting out in the trenches in golf course construction, at a young age he made his way to the senior construction project manager's role. He later started a landscape construction company with his father and served as the CEO for 6 years. As his own family began to grow, he set aside his role in this endeavor and became a stay-at-home dad.
While in his new position managing the household, play dates, and home brew recipes, he came across Justin when Atlas was a few months from opening. He began working at Atlas, and as his children were getting ready to begin school, he became Atlas' Director of Operations.
When he isn't managing Atlas's day to day activities and company development, he spends time with his incredible wife and three boys. He is obsessed with Star wars and unapologetically loves renaissance fairs.
Dusty Poore Sales Director
Meet Dusty
Dusty Poore Sales Director
Dusty loves beer and sold everything from Hot Tubs to granite countertops. It seems only fitting that he would fit perfectly into the beer distribution world. After working as a Territory Manager for a Maryland Brewery, Dusty has found a permanent home with us here at Atlas Brew Works.
When he's not searching out new places to throw back an Atlas Beer or two, Dusty enjoys showcasing his above average speed on the Lax field and seeing how high he can toss his kids in the air.
Blake Peterson Ivy City Tap Room General Manager
Meet Blake
Blake Peterson Ivy City Tap Room General Manager
Blake grew up in the Bay Area, CA. He got his masters from SFSU in international relations and is the singer/guitarist of the extreme metal band Lyceum. Blake moved to DC in May 2017 and shortly thereafter began working at Atlas Brew Works!
Markus Smith General Manager - Half Street Brewery & Tap Room
Meet Markus
Markus Smith General Manager - Half Street Brewery & Tap Room
Markus was born and raised in the DMV. When he's not leading the charge in maintaining the ultimate guest experience at our Half Street Brewery and Tap Room, he's most likely cheering on the local professional and college sports teams, bleeding Burgundy & Gold and singing the Maryland Fight Song.
Austin Lead Brewer
Meet Austin
Austin Lead Brewer
Sports. Beer. Long walks on the beach. That about sums it up.
Sean P Quality Assurance Lead/Brewer
Meet Sean
Sean P Quality Assurance Lead/Brewer
Sean runs the Quality Assurance program at Atlas, as well as overseeing the barrel-aging program and dabbling in brewing. He uses Science to ensure that your favorite Atlas beer arrives in the same condition from the tank to your can.
Sean is also the commissioner of the renowned Atlas Beer League.
Michael Bolton Brewer
Meet Michael
Michael Bolton Brewer
Michael sat at a desk for far too long before realizing he’d much rather be around people who love beer.
Please stop asking him what his favorite in the tap room is, it will always be Rowdy.
Will Cook Brewer Emeritus / Director of Heavy Metal Operations
Meet Will
Will Cook Brewer Emeritus / Director of Heavy Metal Operations
Will loves to brew beer. He loves heavy metal. He loves to brew beer while blasting heavy metal. Will has traveled to more than 90 countries and drank beer and listened to metal in all of them. Metalhead. Hophead. Jarhead.
Ryan Tap Room Manager
Meet Ryan
Ryan Tap Room Manager
Most tend to think that my 9-5 at The Discovery Channel is all Shark Week and Puppy Bowl fun. In reality, it just pay the bills, and I'd much rather be at Atlas slinging beers and pursuing my passion.
Kelly Tap Room Manager
Meet Kelly
Kelly Tap Room Manager
When she isn't laying down the law in the taproom Kelly is always up for an adventure. She'll road trip to unknown places, visit cat cafes, cheer on the Orioles or bike a couple hundred miles as long as there is a beer waiting at the end
Eldridge Tap Room Manager
Meet Eldridge
Eldridge Tap Room Manager
Private chef in the day. Beer slanger at night. Slowly falling in love with Metal Night. Chicago raised, and DC's fave.
Maxx A Biggest Fan
Meet Maxx
Maxx A Biggest Fan
Maxx Air Jr (or Max, for short) is Atlas' biggest fan. He has been with Atlas since their first anniversary party. Max cleans up around the brewery and occasionally helps keep equipment running smoothly. He also provides moral support to the brew staff. Max has taken on many of these responsibilities from his father, Maxx Air Sr, who died mysteriously during an Atlas staff party.
Jamaal Tap Room Beer Guide/Ambassador
Meet Jamaal
Jamaal Tap Room Beer Guide/Ambassador
Born and raised in Charleston, SC. 2016 Drink It Intern for World of Beer. An avid fan of Clemson football, Saisons and world traveling to locate the best cured zebra filets.
Life motto- "Everyone likes a good high
5...EVERYONE."
Grant Tap Room Beer Guide
Meet Grant
Grant Tap Room Beer Guide
Grant spends majority of his time on rooftops; looking at solar panels and dealing with contractors...slinging pints is his happy place; along with camping and listening to electric light orchestra backwards
TC Tap Room Beer Guide/Brand Ambassador
Meet TC
TC Tap Room Beer Guide/Brand Ambassador
Finance nerd who loves spreadsheets almost as much as he loves beer. Look for his yellow lab staring at him in the taproom
Tim Tap Room Beer Guide/Brand Ambassador
Meet Tim
Tim Tap Room Beer Guide/Brand Ambassador
This Texas native loves hiking, biking, laying in hammocks, BBQ, and Atlas beer.
Heather Brand Ambassador
Meet Heather
Heather Brand Ambassador
Heather likes drinking Atlas beer while cheering on the Nationals. She also likes Tim Gilbert, and they are often seen together being Atlas Ambassadors or drinking beer at the brewery.