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The proliferation of breweries and the pressure for them to continuously turn out new styles of beers has created a trademark minefield for names.

Josh Matthews, 23, represents a new generation of American brewers.

Handsome Beer Company’s science-inspired brews will be available on draft at bars and restaurants in D.C. and Maryland later this year.

Here are local alternatives to some of the top 20 brands of beer sold in the United States last year.

From Port City Brewing Company’s Long Black Veil to Bluejacket’s Duchamp.