O'Connor

Brewed specifically for Capital Ale House in Richmond, Barmbrack was inspired by the traditional Irish style bread (of the same name) which is made with currants. Our beer version is a medium-bodied, stout with a touch of currant sweetness on the pallette.

Fall Galaxy Saison.

made with local Virginia oysters.

A classic porter meets the warm embrace of a whiskey barrel. The result is a rapturously dark and inviting brew with notes of vanilla, caramel and cocoa, plus, a hint of coffee.

In the spirit of Cinco de Mayo, this beer was made with five ingredients (water, malt, hops, yeast and agave). Five different malts, five different hops, and five gallons of agave nectar were used in brewing this malt-forward, (mostly) traditional Maibock. High 5!

Commonwealth Common Steam Beer, the second official brew in our Steel Battalion Series. The Steel Battalion Series is an ever-changing showcase of creative small-batch beers. It shares the moniker of our fermentation system, the Steel Battalion–a reference to our hometown of Norfolk, VA, home of the world’s largest naval station.

Offers a rich roasted malt aroma, is smooth & velvety on the palate, before finishing refreshingly dry.

A robust dry Irish stout, with a rich roasted malt aroma. Smooth and velvety on the palate, concluding with a lingering dryfinish. ODIS is another in a long line of great Irish inspired beers. Searching for a pint of gold? Meet ODIS…

An aggressively hopped India Pale Ale brewed with the sweet nectar of the Blue Agave cactus, El Guapo, translated "the handsome one," looks sexy, smells beautiful, and feels great! El Guapo has a grassy citrus nose, notes of sweet caramel, and finishing with a smooth but strong bitterness.

Golden Pear was inspired by traditional Belgian brewing practices, using a Trappist yeast strain and German pilsner malt. Belgian candi sugar and pear juice combine to create a nicely layered ale that "pears" well with everything. This melange showcases aromas of fresh herbs, harvest apples, and honeyed malt. A golden orange body with a bone white head carries flavors of sweet zesty grain, earthy spice, and highlights of freshly picked pears.

The Great Dismal Black IPA, named after the wildlife refuge. The Great Dismal Swamp, in Southeastern Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina, once used as a part of the Intracoastal Waterway, is a dark, full bodied ale, extensively hopped both in bittering and aroma.

Named after the nautical term for the green buoy that helps navigate ships through the channels of Hampton Roads, the Green Can Gold Ale is a light bodied golden ale. Crisp, clean easy drinking ale, our most approachable offering.

A robust stout with flavors and aromas of chocolate and roasted coffee beans; and a rich, creamy mouthfeel, topped with a touch of sweetness and a pillowy head. Just in time for St. Paddy's Day!

A heavy malt backbone is balanced by an outrageous hop profile. Dry hopped not once, but twice, our Double IPA exudes flavors and aromas of tropical fruits and citrus.

Heavy Footer is not a typical west coast style DIPA. Dry hopped twice with 4 different kinds of hops (primarily citra and galaxy), and a heavy malt backbone, Heavy Footer will kick you in the mouth with the perfect balance between tropical-citrus hop characters and malty goodness.

Inspired by the ever evolving street art scene and urban culture, Hip Hop Anonymous IPA series showcasing innovative local artists, new age techniques and expressive hops. Just how your favorite artist is constantly pushing out new projects, our flow has no end Volume 1 to infinity.

Created in collaboration with the Norfolk Admirals and brewed with three different hop varieties — Columbus, Mosaic and Galaxy — it’s a slapshot of complex hoppy flavors to your mouth! To cut the dryness of the hops, this copperish red brew offers the tiniest kiss of malty sweetness, as well as a subtle floral aroma. Not too dry, not too bitter, and not too strong, this well-balanced amber ale has all the components to be “just right” for any palate, whether you’re a craft beer convert or a full-fledged aficionado. And clocking in at only 5.5% ABV, Hop Trick is an easy-drinking IPA — perfect for sipping during a thrilling Admirals game at the Norfolk Scope Arena.

Created in collaboration with the Norfolk Admirals and brewed with three different hop varieties — Columbus, Mosaic and Galaxy — it’s a slapshot of complex hoppy flavors to your mouth! To cut the dryness of the hops, this copperish red brew offers the tiniest kiss of malty sweetness, as well as a subtle floral aroma. Not too dry, not too bitter, and not too strong, this well-balanced amber ale has all the components to be “just right” for any palate, whether you’re a craft beer convert or a full-fledged aficionado. And clocking in at only 5.5% ABV, Hop Trick is an easy-drinking IPA — perfect for sipping during a thrilling Admirals game at the Norfolk Scope Arena.

This Turkish Coffee Imperial Stout was made especially for Screens n Suds, an annual beer and charity event that takes place in Richmond, VA. It was made collaboratively by our brewers, the roasters at Three Ships Coffee, and local artist Ashley Phipps. Ibrik is an Imperial Stout named for the special pots used in the production of Turkish coffee. This beer brings together light roasted coffee with dark roasted malts to create a beer with a complex malty palate. The use of freshly ground cardamom and Ceylon cinnamon draw further inspiration from Turkish coffee and create subtle spice notes that entwine with the rich character of this beer. Cheers!

A pint of the black and a drop of the pure make fine bed fellows. A classic porter meets the warm and loving embrace of a whiskey barrel. The resultant love child is a rapturously dark and inviting liquid with notes of deeply roasted coffee, hints of cocoa, vanilla and caramel.

This beer was brewed with our 2-row pale malt, some honey malt, and a healthy dose of flaked rye. Rounding out the malt, this creation showcases El Dorado hops, added throughout the brewing process. Clocking in around 4.5% ABV, this beer will be great to enjoy and share a few times over.

Only 100 bottles available, and only at the Big Event at Gallery5 in #RVA on Saturday 11/2. Label art by our good friend Ashley Phipps- Fine Artist- Painting & Printmaking. All proceeds benefit National MS Society Central Virginia Chapter and other charities!

Mild Child is a collaboration with friend and former employee, Matt Tarpey, now of the Alchemist. It is our funkadelic version of a traditional English Mild aggressively infused with several different hops. With a low ABV of only 3.5%, it is light in body but heavy in hop.

Named after the offshore fishing grounds located 60 miles off of the coast of Virginia, Norfolk Canyon Pale Ale is a medium bodied american pale ale, with a solid malt pallet and a pleasant hop finish.

West coast IPA

Our unique blend of a traditional German Dunkelweisse Dark Wheat Ale, fall spices, and lots of pumpkin. With every sip, you will see the trees turn gold, feel the crisp, cool air, and hear the crackle of the fire pit. Ahhh, Fall.

This lager has a clean profile with a touch of sweet malt character, balanced with a floral hop aroma and slightly spicy hop flavor. Light, refreshing, and easy drinking, this beer is the perfect accompaniment for a bit of R&R, any time of year.

Named after the nautical term for the red buoy that helps guide ships back to port, the Red Nun Red Ale is our interpretation of an Irish Red Ale. It has a robust malt backbone with a kiss of hops to create balance within the profile.

S-Turns Summer Honey Saison is aptly named for the scenic winding road to one of our favorite surf spots on the Outer Banks of NC. Like the twists and turns of S-Turns, this classic saison will take your senses down a pleasing path of chamomile, Belgian-ale yeast, and the best locally-sourced clover honey we could find. Liquid gold in a glass.

Named for the term used to describe when a whale pops its head out of the water for a better view above the surface. Our Spyhop is a Belgian-inspired White India Pale Ale infused with an abundance of hops.

This Belgian-style stout is brewed with locally roasted chipotles. Look for fruity esters, mild heat, light smoke and dark chocolate in this well-balanced beer.

The Virginia Vintage Series is an entirely brand new offering from O’Connor, featuring as many Virginia raw materials as possible in each beer. Our malt and grains will come from Copper Fox Distillery in Sperryville, and adjuncts from local farmers. These beers will be very high in alcohol content, with the ability to age and store for a more complex character at maturation.

The mixed fermentation of Saison and Abbey yeasts in this pale white witbier created moderately earthy and spicy flavors that are sure to warm you up all winter long. It was lightly hopped with Cluster—a variety that emphasizes the brew’s earthiness and imparts a slightly floral note. Easy-drinking and medium-bodied, Sweater Weather is a wit fit for a king.

Our version of this famous style—which we have brewed in collaboration with the Norfolk Tides—is extremely clear, very crisp, and has subtle hints of pineapple and pear. A very session-able and easy-drinking brew that pairs perfectly with warm summer days and cooler nights at the park, our Walk-off Kolsch is a perfect beer to start (and end) the game.

The Winter Pecan Porter is a traditional English-style Porter infused with Toasted Pecans. It is full-bodied with a semi-sweet flavor that finishes off with hints of toasted pecans. Pefect for the winter months.