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Lemongrass Blonde Ale brewed with Sabro Hops! The idea for this beer was originally conceived in 2019 to celebrate Women's Equality Day (commemorating the passage of the 19th Amendment, starting the process of giving women the Constitutional right to vote). The third annual release of 39 Words -- named after the number of words in the 19th Amendment, certified to the U.S. Constitution on August 26th, 1920 -- is a Blonde Ale brewed with Lemongrass and Sabro hops. Light, crisp, and refreshing.

The 2022 vintage (the fourth iteration of 39 Words) will be released for Women's Equality Day! The Women of VBC design & brew a completely new recipe for 39 Words each year. The name 39 Words represents the number of words in the 19th Amendment, starting the process of guaranteeing women's right to vote. The 2022 recipe is a Malt Liquor and will be available in 19.2 oz. cans...the first time we've released a small batch beer in 19.2 oz. cans! The theme: A Strong Beer Brewed For All Women.

Single-Hopped India Pale Ale brewed with Experimental Hop #692. Dry-Hopped at over 3 lbs. per bbl with HBC #692. Resinous, fruit-forward, and a touch of pine. Experimental AF.

Did you know that Brewer Brad Adams once had an aspiring career as an up & coming latex salesman? Luckily for us he found a passion for craft beer and now we're proud to present Brad’s first-ever can release hits the Taproom! A Beer About Nothing is a 5% abv yada-yada recipe brewed with New Zealand Taiheke hops. Who’s going to turn down a New Zealand-style Pilsner? It’s fruity, it’s refreshing, it’s delicious!

Grain Bill: Bohemian Pilsner and Flaked Oats. Hops: Nelson Sauvin.

A 100% Nectaron India Pale Ale — — — Seven and a half years ago, we brewed our first big India Pale Ale at 401 Second Street in Williamsburg. Nectaron, the hop, wasn't even available — compounding our lack of experience, organization, or a planned tap list long enough to last two openings. The brew day went well enough and soon we were brewing a series of weekly IPA's – three hop additions per brew via First Wort, Whirlpool, and Dry-Hop.

About Time is a Maibock – a strong, Bavarian-Style Lager – released on May Day to celebrate the transition of seasons. Constructed with a traditional Pilsner malt backbone and drops of Hallertau Mittlefrüh & Hersbrucker, providing noble hop aromas and a subtly spicy and fragrant floral finish. And at 7% abv, this crisp and naturally carbonated Maibock will warm you just enough to wait out the time until the summer beer garden season begins.

Brewed exclusively for Whistle Belly and only on tap at DoG Street Pub

Hazy Cryo Pop Pale Ale Featuring: — Cryo Pop® Original Blend (tropical waterfall, juicy stone fruit) — Cashmere dry-hop (zesty, citrusy, fresh) — Crocs on the label (for some reason)

Afterglow is a small batch India Pale Ale brewed with a dual hop bill of dual high alpha Waimea and Denali hops (dry-hopped at a rate of 3+ lbs. per bbl). Blending crisp mouthefeel (thanks to a markedly Pilsner backbone) with bite akin to a West Coast IPA, Waimea & Denali combine to make an ambrosial recipe that delights with tremendous aromatics before it satiates with flavors of pineapple, citrus, and pine.

Our take on An American Original -- All-Star Cream Ale is a mild, easy drinking lager-like recipe. Glowing golden, this light-bodied brew has a touch of flaked corn added for a creamy, mildly sweet, clean finish.

We avoided overanalyzing this recipe by deciding to pair the classic bright orange and tropical notes of Citra hops with the ripe pineapple flavors and aromas of Sultana hops. The result is a hazy, unfiltered IPA with the slightest hint of bitterness to round out the juicy hop profile.

Apple Brandy Double Evil Santa is an Imperial Spiced Holiday Milk Stout with a warming 11.3% ABV suited for the coldest of winter nights. A stronger version of Evil Santa, this DOUBLE variant has been aged in Apple Brandy Barrels for nine months. Nutmeg, Cinnamon, and Allspice are complemented by the sweet & creamy notes that arise from extended barrel aging.

Brettanomyces is a species of wild yeast normally seen as a threat in the brewery, but we love the fruity and funky flavors it can produce when used with intention. Our house blend of Brettanomyces strains, one Belgian in origin and the other isolated from a Virginia orchard, is sourced from RVA Yeast Labs LLC in Richmond, VA. Apricot Orchard is the third of many 100% Brett beers to come to 401. Re-fermented on 200 pounds of pureed apricots, Apricot Orchard features a fruity and slightly funky fermentation character that blends with the acidity of the fruit to create a lightly tart, fruit forward beer. The lone hop addition of Azacca in the whirlpool adds soft bitterness and a layer of tropical fruit complexity to the flavor and aroma. Grain Bill: Bohemian Pilsner, Wheat, and Flaked Oats. Hops: Azacca. Adjuncts: Apricots.

It Is Certain that your palate will Most Likely enjoy prominent notes of citrus & pineapple in this small batch IPA. In fact, with copious usage of zesty Citra hops and a healthy dry-hop with tropical BRU-1 -- paired with Southwest Virginia grown Appalachian Grain malt -- You May Rely On It. Is the result an incredibly pleasing and refreshing celebration of potent, fruit-forward hop flavor? It Is Decidedly So!

Aurora is VBC's first-ever Cold IPA. Brewed with piney Chinook & citrusy Citra hops — cold-fermented with Lager yeast — and finished with a late dry-hop featuring floral Centennial to allow the hop-forward focus of the style to shine through.  Leaning towards the West Coast family of India Pale Ales – but featuring additions of Flaked Rice that help showcase a dry & crisp variant frosted with potent lupulin-forward characteristics that thaw directly into a refreshing, clean finish. 

Small Batch India Pale Ale brewed with Azacca + Centennial and dry-hopped with Citra! Background Noise is a small batch, draft-only IPA featuring a light body and a cacophony of lowkey mango + berry flavors. An easy-drinking Workshop Series performance with a pleasing finish from Citra-infused Spectrum, created on a small scale and available exclusively on tap at 401 Second Street.

6.5% abv India Pale Ale It's an awesome American IPA (for a microbrew). - - - Hops: - Cashmere (flavors/aromas: Melon) - Mosaic (flavors/aromas: Dank) - Nelson (flavors/aromas: White Grape) - - - It'll be your next favorite recipe (from Virginia Beer Co., at least).

Hazy Cryo Pop Double IPA Small Batch Double IPA brewed with fruity Mandarina Bavaria hops + grape-hued Nelson Sauvin hops…then dry-hopped with YCH’s experimental proprietary Cryo Pop concentrated cryogenic hop blend — resulting in tropical, sweet, and tangerine flavors & aromas. Don’t worry about remembering the name. Just order “that really good DIPA” and we’ll know what to pour.

Ye olde English session beer. This 3.9% ABV English Bitter is crisp with a light bite and soft taste of honey.

Draft-Only Variant of our small batch Baker's Ordinary Bitter, poured on our new Nitro line! Extra Smooth, Extra English, Bloody Brilliant. #NITROrdinary

Collab with Ross Brewing Co. To celebrate warm welcomes near & far, we teamed with the crew from Ross Brewing to release a series of Winter-themed Porters. Baltic Winter is the epitome of the recipe you concoct in your mind when dreaming of a dark and sippable Baltic Porter. Cold-fermented with a robust 8.0% abv fit for warming during the colder months, this recipe is worth the trip and the wait. Notes of chocolate and candied figs, with a hefty malt backone and a clean Lager-like finish.

Mead Barrel-Aged Wheat Wine brewed with Wildflower Honey and aged in mead barrels from Silver Hand Meadery.

Celebrating our 100th brew day at 401! Our centennial batch showcases a full-bodied Imperial Porter chock full of flaked oats and dry-beaned with Madagascar vanilla beans. Warming without filling, sweet while not overpowering. Winter's perfect dessert in a glass, fit to raise in cheers to all who've enjoyed brews 1-100 with us! Grain Bill: 2-Row, Munich, Chocolate Malt, Amber, Crystal Light, and Flaked Oats. Hops: Columbus. Adjuncts: Madagascar vanilla beans.

Gelato Terpene-Infused Hazy IPA - - - - - Inspired by the famous Gelato strain, the terpene blend (from our friends at Abstrax Tech in California) selected for this Hazy IPA recipes adds essence of berries & cream, with uplifting effects on the flavour profiles of this entry into the Be Kind series. The Gelato Terpene blend heightens the subtle dank notes of Mosaic and the gentle fruit-forward hues added by Ariana hops. A cool and calming infusion that intertwines itself into a soft Hazy IPA.

Be Kind: Pineapple Express is a mellow 7.0% abv West Coast-Style India Pale Ale dry-hopped with Simcoe, then infused with Pineapple Express Terpene -- a water-soluble complex created from essential oils of plants -- from our friends at Abstrax Tech in California. Crisp and resiny with a touch of dank, with subtle tropical notes that create a West Coast IPA profile with dabs of sticky-sweet pineapple upside-down cake.

STRAWBERRY. BANANA. IPA. This summer-inspired concoction created by Brewer B. Adams is a bright red bounty of luscious liquid. Brewed with strawberry puree and swirling with just-ripened sweet red berry flavor, paired with hints of freshly peeled bananas provided by an experimental Hefeweizen yeast strain that removes the traditional clove notes of that style. Just enough of a bite to remind you it's still an IPA, and plenty of fruity flavor to take your palate to tropical places near & far.

Small Batch Double India Pale Ale brewed with: Citra (dry-hop) + Simcoe (dry-hop) + Styrian Wolf (dry-hop) + Vic Secret hops (whirlpool).

We took the trouble of finding the perfect Mimosa blend...and it turns out it's 100% beer! Our BEERMOSA is inspired by the modern brunch beverage (aka, Champagne & OJ). Crisp and effervescent with nascent notes of freshly squeezed oranges and a refreshing, citrusy + touch-of-tart finish. You'll want a pitcher, we promise.

Bellissimo is an homage to a special type of Pilsner. Unlike traditional German or Czech-style Pilsners, Italian-style Pilsners are unique in that they are dry-hopped with German noble hop varieties that feature spicy, herbal, and floral aromas. The name is also an homage to one of our favorite spots here in Williamsburg. Find out for yourself by grabbing a slice to-go from our friends over at Bellissimo, and celebrate an abbondanza of world renowned flavors prepared right here in Williamsburg!

2% Table Saison - - - This tiny recipe has all the complex phenols & spice notes of a traditional rustic Farmhouse Ale, but is brewed in the low alcohol style of a sessionable Table Beer. A surprising nose akin to a warming clove spice blend is quickly followed by crisp bready notes and a clean, dry finish. We hope everyone at your table will enjoy this small Saison to round out a round of beers & cheers the next time you're winding down ahead of a big day tomorrow.

Originally brewed in celebration of #MildMonthUS in May, with a focus on brewing with U.K. ingredients in celebration of the traditional Mild style. A touch of Biscuit Malt. A hint of Honey Malt. A bit of traditional British flavor fit for sipping all Mild Month (or any month, for that matter) long. Grain Bill: Maris Otter, Honey Malt, and Biscuit Malt. Hops: East Kent Golding.

Our Black Lager is an homage to the traditional German-style Schwarzbier. German for “black beer,” this Schwarzbier is a light-bodied, mildly bitter dark lager brewed with roasted malts. Smooth and ruby-hued, swirling with notes of caramel and wafts of coffee on the nose. 4-packs available for those who will inevitably seek a litre of this luscious small batch liquid to enjoy at home.

Blackberry Brandy Waypost - Blackberry Brandy Barrel-Aged Anniversary Imperial Milk Stout (10.4% abv) - - - Blackberry Brandy Waypost: Blackberry Brandy Barrel-Aged Imperial Milk Stout. Smooth and creamy, bursting with luscious layers of fresh Blackberry swirling throughout the prologue, the narrative, and the climax; with a boozy crescendo of an epilogue that will have you back in line for an encore performance sooner than you think.

In celebration of Virginia Beer Co.'s 7-Year Anniversary celebrations, we are paying homage to our best-selling flagship recipes that have been with us since Day #1 in 2016. Blackberry Patches — The smooth, velvety base of Elbow Patches sets the stage for dessert in a can. Blackberry Purée is balanced with hints of chocolate and coffee to add a decadent layer to our most award-winning recipe. #VBCturns7

Our award-winning Oatmeal Stout, Elbow Patches, infused with succulent Blackberry Puree. Elbow Patches: Roasty, Creamy, Chocolatey. An Oatmeal Stout to be enjoyed with breakfast, lunch, dinner, or anytime in between. A smooth, velvety base sets the stage for pronounced aromas of Chocolate and Coffee. Variant Additions: Blackberry puree.

The Virginia Beer Company's OG American hop bomb infused with Blood Orange Puree! An unfiltered Double IPA chock full of Simcoe, Azacca, Strata, and Citra hops. Juicy, fruity, and hazy with flavours reminiscent of sweet candied orange slices are complemented by a piney, subtly bitter finish. #RideTheLightning

Free Verse India Pale Ale brewed with Blood Orange! Released in celebration of The Virginia Beer Company's 5 Year Freeversary! Blood Orange Free Verse is a small batch, fruited variant of our favorite flagship India Pale Ale. Citrusy, sweet Blood Orange purée complements the base recipe for our smooth, tropical year round IPA. Chock full of fruity Azacca and piney Chinook hops, this is a birthday blend of East Coast and West Coast flavors layered with luscious fruit topping. #DrinkFreeVerse

2023 Waypost Imperial Anniversary Milk Stout aged in Buffalo Trace Bourbon Barrels, finished with: - 5 Pounds of Ethiopia Worka Sakaro Coffee Beans from Ironclad Coffee Roasters - 20 Pounds of Dried Blueberries

Check-in Naked version of Boatman's Dance, The Virginia Beer Co.'s bourbon barrel-aged Barleywine. The Boatman is one of our highest gravity recipes yet, weighing in at 10.0% ABV. Pours deep red in color with an off-white head. Blends flavors of hop bitterness and perceived alcohol with a smooth, caramel malt backbone and warming sweet notes. Grain Bill: Grain Bill: 2-Row, Munich, Victory, Crystal 60, and Midnight Wheat. Hops: Chinook.

Brewed in celebration of #MildMonthUS, with a focus on brewing with U.K. ingredients in celebration of the traditional Mild style.

As part of VBC's Memorial Day Weekend celebration of live music + beer releases, we are thrilled to tap the limited release Bourbon Barrel Parade. This small batch bourbon barrel-aged Wee Heavy is our first collaboration with the cool cast of Good Shot Judy. We'll be celebrating accordingly on 5/27 with an honorary tapping & toast, tented beer garden courtesy Williamsburg Event Rentals, Two Drummers Offbeat Eats serving all day, and live music from Good Shot Judy's full 9-piece band to bring down the brewery from 6-9 pm! Warm notes of soft smoke. Caramel, malty sweetness. Hints of oak and vanilla from time spent in Old Forester Bourbon barrels. A beer combining the beers & cheers of Virginia Beer Co. and the signature swagger of Good Shot Judy? Laissez les bons temps rouler indeed!

Bramble On is an Imperial Sour Ale brewed with Blackberries, Pomegranate, and Lime Zest -- inspired by the Bramble cocktail. And though “our health” we drank a thousand times…it’s time to Bramble On! #WhoaBlackberry

Imperial Oatmeal Porter brewed with Aromas Coffee, Cacao Nibs, & Milk Sugar - – - A smooth and sturdy brunch beverage to set you up or settle you down, depending on which side of the table you find yourself seated. Aged on Aromas coffee beans, with additions of chocolate and lactose to create a smooth blend of warming flavors wrapped in a robust Imperial Porter brewed with healthy amounts of flaked oats. Our ode to officially saying goodbye to 2020 in the most fitting way we know how.

So one day we diverted regular Free Verse wort to a different fermentation vessel, where it was fermented solely with a strain of Brettanomyces isolated from a respected Belgian Lambic producer. As opposed to the ale yeast used to ferment traditional Free Verse, this Brett fermentation showcases distinct pineapple and overripe mango flavors with a touch of tropical funk. The beer received the standard Free Verse dry-hopping treatment in order to maximize hop aroma.

Bridles & Boots is a 5.3% abv Golden Ale brewed with Golden Promise malt and a touch of bright Centennial hops. Flaxen and crisp -- enjoying this easy drinking, mildly sweet, sessionable ale is like feeling the wind flowing through your hair as you gallop with your favorite steed across the open fields of Toano. Named for Bridles & Boots -- one of the marquee fundraisers held annually by/for Dream Catchers, which has been cancelled for the second year in a row due to the ongoing pandemic.

Traditional English Mild Ale brewed for #MildMonthUS 2018! Crisp, Sweet, Brilliant.

Extremely Limited draft-only variant of Evil Santa Spiced Milk Stout infused with Maple Syrup. Tapped in celebration of the start of Evil Santa Season 2020!

Belgian Blonde Ale.

Cascara Waypost – Bourbon Barrel-Aged Anniversary Imperial Milk Stout with Coffee Cherries (10.4% abv) - - - Cascara Waypost: Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Milk Stout with Coffee Cherries. Mellow and soft, with clusters of sweet, dark berry flavours. Roasty coffee notes with a bold finish from extended aging in Bourbon Barrels.

Belgian Tripel collaboration with Reaver Beach Brewing Co. - brewed with a treasure trove of refreshing Huell Melon hops - in celebration of their 8th Anniversary on Nov. 3rd. #Xmarksthebeer

The Cellar Circus is a new oak barrel-fermented permutation series. Brett Farmhouse Ale, Blend No. 001: - Brewed in Nov. 2017. - Bottle-Conditioned since Jul. 2018. - Naturally carbonated. - Liquid from more White than Red barrels. - 3 yeast blends. - Hops: Nelson Sauvin, Styrian Golding. - Tasting Notes: Stone fruit, clean & dry, and Saison spice. - Ready to enjoy now, fit to cellar for later.

The Cellar Circus is a new oak barrel-fermented permutation series. Brett Farmhouse Ale, Blend No. 002: - Brewed in Dec. 2017. - Bottle-Conditioned since Dec. 2018. - Naturally carbonated. - Liquid from more Red than White wine oak barrels. - 5 yeast blends. - Hops: Nelson Sauvin, Styrian Golding, Sorachi Ace. - Tasting Notes: Red wine sweetness, lingering oak, and much funk. - Ready to enjoy now, fit to cellar for later.

Oak Barrel-Fermented Blended Farmhouse Ale aged exclusively in White Wine Barrels with Brettanomyces. Blended from multiple barrels and bottle-conditioned since April 2019; fit for extended aging. - Three white barrels in the blend aged 18 months. - Bottle conditioned with Brettanomyces Bruxellensis. - Finishes with just a touch of pineapple tartness, but is far from acidic. - Extremely dry and crisp with a slightly oaky/tannic finish that accentuates the dryness.

Oak Barrel-Fermented Blended Farmhouse Ale aged exclusively in Red Wine Barrels with Brettanomyces for two years. - Blended from three red wine barrels with three different Saison and Brettanomyces yeast blends. - Aged for 24 months before bottling with Brettanomyces Bruxellensis in November 2019. - Initial nose of oaky red wine gives way to funky impressions of overripe tropical fruit and fresh hay. - Extremely dry with a crisp effervescence and a pleasant oakiness in the finish.

An oak wine barrel-fermented Brett Farmhouse Ale blend, keg-conditioned and bottle-conditioned with Brettanomyces since April 2020.

A bottle conditioned Brett Farmhouse Ale blended from white and red wine barrels aged between 18 and 30 months. The aroma is Brett forward with peaches and barnyard hay funk. Slight acidity and overripe peaches are layered with a restrained funk character in the flavor. Minimal oak/wine character overall. The blend has prickly carbonation with good body for such a dry beer.

An oak wine barrel-fermented Brett Farmhouse Ale blend, keg-conditioned and bottle-conditioned with Brettanomyces since Jan. 2021. – – – Barrel-fermented blend of three Red Wine barrels, with multiple Brettanomyces and Saison yeast strains. Bottle-conditioned with Brettanomyces Bruxellensis since September 2021. – Nice aromatics of zest and white grape on the nose. – Zesty citrus notes carry into the flavor, with a mulled, sweet finish. – Soft with a pleasant oaky swirl in every sip.

Citrusy, Floral, Crisp. Grain Bill: 2-Row, Wheat, and Crystal 60. Hops: Centennial.

Cherry Cordial Waypost is a Cherry Brandy Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout aged with Cacao Nibs. Designed to emulate a chocolate-covered cherry, the result of our patience is a 10.4% abv Imperial Stout with a smooth, rich body. A dark base blending hefty amounts of Chocolate Malt, Roasted Barley, and Midnight Wheat creates a robust, jet black beer softened with additions of Flaked Oats.

Sour Ale brewed with Cherries & Lime Zest Cherry Limeade ~ Form Of Sour Ale (brewed with Tart Cherries & Lime Zest)

Dessert Baltic Porter Collaboration with Ross Brewing Co. This limited variant of Baltic Winter is finished with Cinnamon Sticks, Vanilla Beans, and Cacao Nibs. The perfect dessert to drink as the fire gets stoked for a second round of fresh pours and fruitful conversation.

A Hazy India Pale Ale that oscillates across fruity & refreshing and dank & complex. Bright Centennial and tropical Azacca combine for an ambrosial whirlpool wonderland, with a kaleidoscope of berry and citrus hued Ariana added to the dry-hop. Sippable and sweet with a rainbow of hop flavors & aromas that dance across the palate until the pint is drank down to the ocean's bottom.

This Coffee Porter was brewed with 5 gallons of cold brew coffee from Williamsburg's own Aroma's. Debuting at The Virginia Beer Company's 1-year anniversary Hangover Brunch on 3/26. Never before has getaway day tasted so good!

Coconut Praline Waypost is a Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout finished with Coconut & Pecans. The result of our patience is a 10.4% abv Imperial Stout with a smooth, rich body. A dark base blending hefty amounts of Chocolate Malt, Roasted Barley, and Midnight Wheat creates a robust, jet black beer softened with additions of Flaked Oats.

A clear-as-can-be Experimenal India Pale Ale fermented with Lager yeast! Cold Case is the third in VBC’s series of Cold IPA releases, coming in hot this April. Brewed with sweet & aromatic Azacca (previously called ADHA-483) hops — cold-fermented with Lager yeast — and finished with a late dry-hop featuring YCH’s experimental HBC 586 hops (permanent name still under investigation…) to allow the hop-forward focus of the style to shine through.

Beer Flavored Beer AKA…your go-to Cold Drinking Beer. #NuffSaid

Whirlpool of Falconer's Flight + Centennial = Combo! Dry-Hop of Mosaic + Barbe Rouge = ULTRA COMBO! All Four Hops together in an 8.2% abv West Coast-Style Double India Pale Ale = C-C-C-COMBO BREAKER! Our Brewers work hard. Our Brewers play hard. And they love a good, resiny, piney, and chock full of hops old school West Coast DIPA. Subtle, spicy hop bite and aromatic fruity hues round out this version of a classic style. Perfect for the end of a long day and the start of a good night/fight!

Double Chocolate Imperial Porter brewed with Valencia Orange Zest -- inspired by the famous Terry's Chocolate Orange. A dark, warming, small batch Porter to warm your soul in festive fashion while you trim your tree.

— COMFORT ZONE IPA — This brand new India Pale Ale features VBC’s first-ever use of INCOGNITO® in the hop profile. INCOGNITO® is a 100% all-natural, full-spectrum hop extract meant to provide pure, concentrated hop flavor. Showcasing Citra INCOGNITO® in the Whirlpool – plus Citra & Mosaic in the dry-hop – its sippable 6.0% abv belies the smoothest of juicy hop punches inside. Enjoy the hoppiest of tastes in your happiest place.

DDH Triple India Pale Ale brewed with Mosaic hops, then Double Dry-Hopped with Mosaic + Galaxy + El Dorado.

Known as the "beer of the miners", a Grisette is a Belgian-style ale with similarities to a Saison (aka, the "beer of the farmers"). Golden and crisp, Grisettes are lighter than Saisons. As such, Contact On Second features the same yeast strain used in our People Power Saison with a simple body brewed with Bohemian Pilsner & Wheat. Delicate additions of Huell Melon hops add subtle notes of honeydew and berry to produce an even-balanced, light beer to brighten even the longest of days.

Cool Inside is a cellar-Keller...aka, our small batch Heritage Corn Lager brewed with Virginia-grown/malted Bloody Butcher Corn. This Kellerbier was created with 100% Murphy & Rude Virginia-grown Pilsner Malt and Bloody Butcher Corn. Smooth, clear, & sweet, with a pleasingly dry finish. Early additions of Columbus hops – later layered with Adeena – and a whirlpool of Hallertau Mittelfrüh combine for a bouquet of rustic, woody aromatics.

In the summer spirit, we've cozied up with our neighbors at Copper Fox Distillery to brew a satisfyingly sippable Kölsch featuring 100% Copper Fox Pilsner malt. A mellow, grassy base followed by a dash of Centennial to add just a hint of fresh hop flavor and aroma, this recipe is to be enjoyed on a warm day with friends and neighbors; the ones you bring to the brewery and the ones you'll make while you're here.

Our year round Oatmeal Stout aged for three months in Copper Fox rye whisky barrels. The ensuing beer produces rich aromatics of bourbon and and a smooth mouthfeel with a softer roastiness than the base version due to the barrel-aging process. Elbow Patches: An Oatmeal Stout to be enjoyed with breakfast, lunch, dinner, or anytime in between. The use of flaked oats creates a smooth, velvety base that sets the stage for pronounced aromas reminiscent of chocolate and coffee. The surprising lack of astringent bitterness rounds out this dark beer's wide appeal. Aging: Copper Fox Distillery rye whisky barrels.

Your IPA ran into a problem and needs to restart. Please drink the remaining contents of this can. Press CTRL+ALT+DEL to restart your IPA. You will lose any unfinished IPA in this can. ----- Happy hour starts whenever you see the blue screen. Corporate Nightmare is a new 7.5% abv 401(IPA) dry-hopped with dividends of bright, zesty Citra and guaranteed returns of tangy, red berry notes from Barbe Rouge. A versatile new update to the can lineup, now available for download!

Cosmic Bowling is only VBC’s second-ever Cold IPA. Brewed with vibrant Mosaic hops with a touch of old school bite from Columbus hops – cold-fermented with Lager yeast – and finished with a late dry-hop (producing electric dank notes from our first-ever use of Nelson CGX hops) allowing the hop-forward focus of the style to shine through.

In celebration of Virginia Beer Co.'s 7-Year Freeversary celebrations, we are paying homage to our best-selling flagship recipes that have been with us since Day #1 in 2016. Cryo Double Free Verse — Even more tropical & juicy, without any of the latent bitterness of a traditional IPA...thanks to copious usage of both Azacca CGX and Chinook CGX. The build of our best-selling IPA, with the sheer hop potency and flavour fusions built by a generous Cryo upgrade. #VBCturns7

Czech Pale Lager

Saaz are traditinally Czech hops, and Bohemia is a part of the Czech state. Grisettes were traditionally a beer for the miners/workers - the cousin of the traditional Belgian Saison brewed for the farmers. The OG name behind this beer was "Bohemian Holiday" as it's a beer to be sipped while on a long, deserved break from the rigors of work. Then we accidentally ordered American Saaz hops. Same hop flavor, same bright aromas, same crisp, finish, different hop origin.

Description: Grain Bill: 2-Row, Wheat, Munich, and Crystal 60. Hops: Columbus, Amarillo, Simcoe, Mosaic, Nelson Sauvin, and Citra

DOUBLE Roasty. DOUBLE Creamy. DOUBLE Chocolatey. An IMPERIAL Oatmeal Stout to be enjoyed responsibly with breakfast (only if you're staying home all day), lunch (if you have no plans afterwards), dinner (if you're eating lite), or anytime in between (if you roll like we do). A smooth, velvety base sets the stage for pronounced aromas of Chocolate and Coffee, which belies the surprising potency of this small batch release. #SuitUpSuitUp

Reset your palate's preferences with this crushable India Pale Ale, brewed with volumes of dank Mosaic & juicy Citra and an overdialed dry-hop with refreshing Nelson.

A hospitable Williamsburg take on a summertime Pale Ale!

Dortmunder-Style Lager collaboration brewed with the Wish You Were Beer Show - - - This “Export Lager” (brewed with Hersbrucker & Hallertau Mittlefruh) is a collaboration with our fine and fearless craft brew loving friends & adventurers from the Wish You Were Beer Show, always satiating their thirst for knowledge with the help of a good pour (or two).

Spiced Milk Stout brewed with Cacao Nibs & Espresso! A rich, warming base of Evil Santa Spiced Milk Stout (brewed with Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Allspice, & Milk Sugar) is layered with additions of bittersweet Cacao Nibs. Then concentrated Espresso -- brewed by the elves at Ironclad Coffee Roasters in Richmond, Virginia -- balances out this nuanced and decadent (with just a hint of bite) belter.

Double Evil Santa is an Imperial Spiced Milk Stout with a jolly 11.3% ABV, a stronger version of our Evil Santa Spiced Milk Stout that has been aged in Bourbon Barrels for four months. Nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice are complemented by the caramel and vanilla notes that arise from extended barrel aging.

An ultra-rare offering that features the base recipe for Waypost Anniversary Imperial Stout and the base recipe for Double Evil Santa Imperial Spiced Milk Stout, blended together to create the amazing amalgamation of Double Evil Waypost. Part Naughty List. Party Nice List. Sweet. Spiced. Rich. Roasty. In short: everything nice you'd expect out of the joining of two of our favorite annual Imperial Stout recipes.

DOUBLE FREE VERSE // Double Dry-Hopped Double India Pale Ale // 8.6% ABV --- Juicy. Piney. Tropical. A new take on Double Free Verse developed for our Four Year Freeversary. 2020's recipe is brewed in the same vein as our flagship Free Verse, with a heftier grain bill and the Double Dry-Hop to match. Bigger ABV, double the Free Verse juiciness, and an old school DIPA hop bite on the back end.

A Virginia Beer Co. and Tapped Crafthouse & Tapped Gastropub Collaboration. Voted as one of BeerAdvocate's Top 25 New Beers of 2018. How many hops? ALL THE HOPS. Boasting a 3+ pounds per barrel double dry-hop with Citra, Nelson, and Simcoe...then throw in some Simcoe Lupulin Powder for good measure. A big, badass beer for a big, badass team-up. Find us at VBC, and at Tapped Crafthouse & Tapped Gastropub basking in the succulent, juicy, and fruit-bomb flavours of this ultra-smooth DDH DIPA!

Starts like a Stout but finishes like a Brown Ale. A sweet, malty, and dry 5.5% ABV English-style Brown Ale that even the Queen would find suitable for sipping on a spring day near Colonial Williamsburg.

The first installment in 2019 to the ever-rotating Saison Tournante series. Easy Peasy is a crisp Saison with a bright hop zest provided by additions of pleasing Lemondrop hops. Brighten the winter season with the flavors of a warmer time. Saison Tournante: Brewed with a traditional Belgian Saison yeast that produces its spicy & estery base, Virginia Beer Co.'s Saison series features a myriad of new ingredients that explore a New World take on an Old World style.

5.0% Anniversary IPA // Crushable Variant of Free Verse IPA — — Easy Verse is a double dry-hopped "session" Free Verse IPA variant, created to celebrate Virginia Beer Co.'s 6th Freeversary on 4-9-2022! DDH with Azacca & Chinook, this Free Verse variety is as crushable as they come. Soft & mellow with notes of ripe mango and crushed pineapple. Perfectly suited to enjoy a 6-pack of pounders to celebrate any occasion (but especially this one)! — — #VBCturns6

An Oatmeal Stout to be enjoyed with breakfast, lunch, dinner, or anytime in between. The use of flaked oats creates a smooth, velvety base that sets the stage for pronounced aromas reminiscent of chocolate and coffee. The surprising lack of astringent bitterness rounds out this dark beer's wide appeal.

Draft-Only Variant of our award-winning Elbow Patches Oatmeal Stout, poured on our new Nitro line! Exta Roasty, Extra Creamy, Extra Chocolatey. #NitroPatches ----- Elbow Patches: An Oatmeal Stout to be enjoyed with breakfast, lunch, dinner, or anytime in between. A smooth, velvety base sets the stage for pronounced aromas of Chocolate and Coffee. - Style: Oatmeal Stout - ABV: 6.2% - IBU: 26 - Hops: Northern Brewer

Feel free to trouble us for a cool glass of ᴇɴᴅʟᴇꜱꜱ ʟᴏᴠᴇ ɪɴ ᴛʜᴇ ᴅᴀʀᴋ. This small batch "Chocolate Covered Strawberry"-Inspired Porter is brewed with Strawberry Juice & Milk Sugar. A 7.5% abv decadent dessert-in-a-can designed by Brewer Brad Adams (who does have a beard). In summation: You gotta harness in the good energy, block out the bad. Harness. Energy. Block. Bad. Feel the flow. Feel it. It’s circular. It’s like a carousel.

Copiously dry-hopped Citra + Motueka India Pale Ale. Experimental IPA with an unfiltered, mild haze and a medium body. Bright and citrusy with a hint of tropical fruit. Mild bitterness up front with notes of grapefruit and mango. Crisp, clean finish.

Spiced milk stout

usion India Pale Ale hopped with... something old school (SIMCOE)... + something new age (RAKAU)... + something completely experimental (BIO-T TRI2304CR CRYO HOPS)... Stone Fruit. Piney. Juicy. Lime Zest. #AdaptOrDryHop

#VBC3NBF2K: an all-Virginia collaboration with Three Notch'd Brewing Company! Spicy rye malt character from Copper Fox Distillery's Rappahannock Rye plays well with the Virginia grown fresh hops from Homegrown Hopyards / Virginia Hop Initiative. Hop character is slightly grassy from the wet hops and produce aromas of bright citrus peels with a touch of dank-ness. Grain Bill: 2-Row, Munich, and Copper Fox Rappahannock Rye. Hops: C4 (Columbus, Chinook, Centennial, Cascade) and whole leaf Cashmere.

Only Fate could bring these three distinct hop varieties together...and to say they're hitting it off would be an understatement! Fated Friendship is a Hazy Double IPA brewed with floral Loral hops. Then dry-hopped with a perfect pairing of fruity New Zealand Riwaka hops along with our bestie & yours, lots and lots of Citra! Tied together in a smooth harmony thanks to a double-dose of two types of Oats, this 8% DIPA is a beautiful union of bright, citrusy aromas and juicy, refreshing flavors.

Fluffy like marshmallow topping thanks to copious amounts of Pilsner malt and Southwest Virginia grown Appalachain Grains barley (malted by Riverbend Malt House), then topped off with heaping helpings of hops on hops on hops. Brewed with an oversized portion of Azacca...and a second helping of Motueka & Citra in the dry-hop. An ambrosia of fruit salad with just a touch of tropical on top. If IPA's are on your menu this holiday season, then unbuckle that belt and get ready for #FeastMode.

Festbier (better known in Deutschland as Wiesn or Festibiere…better known here as a German-Style Pale Lager) is the less filling and lighter cousin of the malty German-Style Marzënbier. Light in body, golden hued, with a bouquet of herbal & spicy Noble Hops notes provided by Hallertauer Mittelfrüh. This quaint, quaffable offering is the perfect complement to our robust, fuller-bodied Oktoberfest recipe.

VBC's first-ever Hefeweizen! Cloudy and pillowy with valleys of citrus and spice, and an ambrosial finish from touches of Mandarina Bavaria hops.

American Black Ale. Dark, malty body that belies a crisp, approachable ale. Lightly hopped...a Dark Ale to brighten up spring days. Earthy, Bold, Crisp.

Flightless Bird is a draft-only experimental Kohatu & Rakau IPA, available for a limited time! Brewed exclusively with New Zealand hops, it has been described by our team as follows: ·Good! ·Light! ·Pineapple essence! (*v*)

A study in concentrated British malt character. In fact our brewers used so much malt in this bbl batch that they had to use our 35bbl mash tun because it wouldn’t come close to fitting in our 5bbl mash tun. The wort for this recipe was boiled for four hours (instead of 60 minutes) to concentrate the malt flavor and add prominent kettle caramelization character. Flavors of figs, plums, and burnt caramel. Just enough hops to balance the malt to keep it from being too sweet. And a warming finish.

Traditional Pale Ale brewed with Rye and Chinook & Centennial hops.

Conform to the bitter expectations of your standard India Pale Ale? Not us. We pair the juicy, tropical flavors of Azacca hops with whole-cone spicy, piney Chinook to create a rounded bitterness. A hoppy, aroma-forward delight that will appeal to both IPA lovers and those who don’t think they like IPAs…yet.

Free Verse: Tropical, Hazy, Juicy. Conform to the bitter expectations of your standard India Pale Ale? Not us. We pair the juicy, tropical flavors of Azacca hops with whole-cone spicy, piney Chinook to create a rounded bitterness. A hoppy, aroma-forward delight that will appeal to both IPA lovers and those who don’t think they like IPAs…yet. Variant Additions: Tamarind juice (sourced from Bodega Rio Bravo).

A Hazy IPA brewed and dry-hopped with experimental cherry-forward HBC 630 hops! We are told by our friends at Yakima Chief that HBC 630 is a mighty popular experimental hop variety that is next in line for a formal name. Paired with grassy notes provided by additions of Simcoe hops — along with simulations of smooth, sweet sips and ambrosial aromatics flush with liquid Luden's — this beer is built to be programmed in to your warm weather planning.

Blueberry x Marionberry Sour Ale The Mayor’s Pick for Favorite New Sour! Blueberry. Marionberry. Berries for Days. Mayor for Life!

Our inaugural 16 oz. can release and the next in our ongoing experimental IPA lineup, this 100% Citra Double India Pale Ale was brewed with concentrated Citra Lupulin Powder and a 3 lbs. per barrel Citra dry-hop on the back end. The result is a full-bodied 8.0% ABV offering with a clean, dry finish and a tightrope balance of bitterness + tropical notes.

Friends Of Dorothy is a beautifully bright 7.3% abv IPA. It's dry-hopped with an eclectic mix of rotating hops to showcase flavors from around the world coming together as one. The original recipe was complemented by South African Southern Passion (our first time using those hops) and potent YCH Amarillo CryoHops. The current batch features tropical Azacca (our favorite hops to use, featured in Free Verse) and the prominent pineapple notes provided by BRU-1 hops.  #LOVEWINS

Part of our experimental IPA series, this recipe is the dank cousin of Fresh Powder. Featuring the same Citra Lupulin Powder used in Fresh Powder, Frozen Bales also contains a healthy dose of Simcoe Lupulin Powder. Not content to be out-shown by its cousin, this small batch IPA received a copious dry hop of 3 LBS per BBL with Citra + Simcoe and 1 LB of Mosaic for good measure. The result is a confluence of tropical & citrus flavors with an assertive bitterness and hints of grassy & dank notes. And unlike most of our slightly dank cousins, this offering is clean, crisp, and one with which you'll be sure to enjoy visiting early and often.

A Double IPA brewed with Citra Lupulin Powder and re-fermented on Mango purée, Funny Trees features a fruity and slightly funky fermentation character provided by Brettanomyces. Blended with the flavor of mango and and potent Citra lupulin powder, then a healthy dry-hop with refreshing Citra + fruit-forward Mandarina hops. The result is a crisp, flavor-forward Double India Pale Ale less concerned with bitterness and more focused on pleasing the palate with a panoply of layers.

We love teaming with community organizations to find creative ways to give back, and we're doing just that as we partner with Dream Catchers of Williamsburg for the release of Giddy Up! Brewed with tropical Sabro hops and dry-hopped with a cherry-forward Idaho Gem varietal, this Hazy Pale Ale is saddled with notes of Piña Colada, and fields of subtle dank grazing at the finish. Proceeds from draft + can sales of this recipe will be donated to support the ongoing programming of Dream Catchers.

Due to the malt-forward nature of English Ales, look for prominent notes of toasted malt and caramel sweetness from English Crystal Malt. Estery English yeast then adds a fruity complexity to that malt character. Expect earthy hop aromas & flavours from CTZ and EKG, with a prominent and lingering bitterness due to water treatment to mimic Burton-On-Trent’s high sulfate water.

Good With Faces (bad with names)...an ode to our ever-expanding battle to come up with the perfect name for each release that hits the taps! We release over 100+ recipes per year, and each one needs the perfect name to represent what makes this batch special. This medium-bodied IPA is mildly hazy with a hint of dank from Mosaic and then tons of tropical fruit flavour from Moutere thrown into the dry-hop. You'll know it when you see it and you'll want to order another round when you do.

Double Dry-Hopped 100% Citra Hazy Pale Ale - - - Proof that you don't need to up the ABV to show off your love for lupulin. We adore brewing with Citra hops and couldn't resist packing as much as possible into this otherwise traditional Pale Ale recipe. Double dry-hopped with luscious, fruity, juicy Citra. A gorgeous take on a traditional American Ale.

Brewed with yeast procured from nearby RVA Yeast Labs LLC; hopped with Centennial and Galaxy; then dry-hopped at 3 LBS PER BBL with Galaxy. Full-bodied with notes of tropical fruit such as mango and pineapple. Grain Bill: 2-Row, Munich, and Wheat. Hops: Centennial and Galaxy.

Brewed with yeast procured from nearby RVA Yeast Labs; hopped with Centennial, Simcoe, and HBC 342 Experimental; then dry-hopped at 3 LBS PER BBL with Simcoe and HBC 342. Crisp with notes of citrus fruit, grapefruit, and watermelon. Grain Bill: 2-Row, Munich, and Wheat. Hops: Centennial, Simcoe, and HBC 342 Experimental.

A New England Style Double India Pale Ale - brewed with a blend of Mosaic + Citra + Simcoe Lupulin Powder, then dry-hopped at 3+ lbs. per barrel with Citra + Simcoe. Concentrated Lupulin Powder added exclusively in the whirlpool blends a combination of potent aromatic oils and higher alpha acids that creates a balanced wave of citrusy, piney, and grassy hop flavors & aromas. Grain Bill: 2-Row, Wheat, and Munich. Hops: Simcoe, Citra, and Mosaic.

Brewed with wild yeast, hopped with Mosaic, then dry-hopped at 3 LBS PER BBL with Mosaic. Grain Bill: 2-Row, Munich, and Wheat. Hops: Mosaic.

Brewed with wild yeast, hopped with Columbus, Citra, and Nelson Sauvin, then dry-hopped at 3 LBS PER BBL with Citra + Nelson Sauvin. Grain Bill: 2-Row, Munich, and Wheat. Hops: Columbus, Citra, and Nelson Sauvin.

One of the original Workshop Series recipes that inspired our ongoing Experimental IPA series, Green's View Experimental India Pale Ale gets the aluminum treatment in 2017! This small batch India Pale Ale is brewed with yeast procured from nearby RVA Yeast Labs LLC that produces a juicy, smooth, and clean-finishing beer. Hopped with Centennial, Simcoe, Amarillo, and Citra; then finished with a 3 LBS PER BBL dry-hop featuring Citra + Amarillo. The result is an IPA with a low perceived bitterness bursting with hop flavors, allowing the palate to discover extremely prominent notes of tropical fruit and citrus. The 2016 Veer Magazine Golden Tap Awards gold medal winner for Best IPA in the Tidewater Region, we promise: the trip is well worth the view.

Brewed with wild yeast, hopped with Centennial + Simcoe, then dry-hopped at 3 LBS PER BBL with Citra + Amarillo. Grain Bill: 2-Row, Munich, Wheat, and Crystal 60. Hops: Centennial, Simcoe, Amarillo, and Citra.

The latest in our juicy New England Style IPA series! Brewed with yeast procured from nearby RVA Yeast Labs LLC; hopped with Centennial and Amarillo; then dry-hopped at 3 LBS PER BBL with Centennial + Amarillo. Grain Bill: 2-Row, Wheat, and Munich. Hops: Centennial and Amarillo.

— Golden, Crisp, Refreshing — Griffin Gold is a brand new Tailgate Beer brewed to root on the Tribe! This crisp, golden, and refreshing Kölsch-style Ale is the perfect serving of liquid “Tribe Pride” to enjoy with your tribe — whether you’re rooting on our student-athletes together from Tailgate Terrace or reconnecting with fellow W&M alums across campus during Homecoming ’22 this fall.

The Great American Outdoors [handshake emoji] The American Pale Ale This traditional Pale Ale was brewed with a classic combo of earthy, grassy, herbaceous Columbus & Centennial hops. The perfect companion to a weekend in the wilderness, enjoying Mother Nature at her best while sipping on an all-nature, classic Pale Ale.

Happy Place is a Prickly Pear Margarita Sour Ale brewed with Prickly Pear, Lime Juice, & Sea Salt. A tropical cocktail-inspired concoction with just a claw's pinch of tart on the finish. A recipe meant to help you forget all about your worries and your strife. And at 8.0% abv, sometimes all it takes are the simple pear necessities in life to help find your happy place.

Harvest Pils // Wet-Hopped Kellerbier Brewed with freshly harvested whole cone Cashmere hops flown in overnight from Hop Head Farms. Purposely unfiltered to promote pronounced fresh hop flavors. - - Mild Haze, Super Smooth, Ambrosial Aromas, Zesty Finish - -

Evil Santa has quite the list to check (twice, even) and when he’s done, he needs more than milk and cookies to reward that hard work. Brand new in 2020: Evil Santa brewed with Hazelnuts & Cacao Nibs. Sweet, nutty, and chocolate flavors in this limited Spiced Milk Stout variant — blended together from additions of Hazelnuts and Cacao Nibs — are perfectly suited to create a smooth and decadent winter warmer. Ideal to enjoy before settling in for a long winter’s nap.

Brewed in celebration of #MildMonthUS, with a focus on brewing with U.K. ingredients in celebration of the traditional Mild style.

Join us as we commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month with our first collab with/for Here for the Girls, Inc. This October, we will release the aptly named "Here For The Girls"...a pink-hued 5.2% abv Golden Ale brewed with Hibiscus Flowers. 20% of gross sales from this collaboration release (plus a portion of taproom sales on release day) will be donated to Here For The Girls (H4TG) in support of their mission to improve the lives of young women & family members affected by breast cancer.

Imperial Sour Ale brewed with Blackberry, Mango, Milk Sugar, & Vanilla! This far flung recipe adds ingredients from all over the map to symbolize the coming together of The Edge District in Williamsburg. And what better way to celebrate community than by honoring one of the world's greatest neighbors of all time! Enjoy this surprisingly smooth, always sweet, friend-diddly fruit loopy, and sometimes tart beverage (preferably out of a glass held in your left hand).

High Heat Summer IPA is our take on an India Pale Ale brewed to help you hopheads take on the dog days of summer. A 10 lb. dry-hop of Galaxy + Lemondrop hops combines with locally sourced Copper Fox High Heat Malt, which is kilned at a higher temperature and produces a soft, malty sweetness. The result is a juicy, citrusy, smooth and refreshing summertime sipper.

Smooth Amber Ale with spicy Chai Tea. Pyschadelic, man.

A 100% Single-Hopped small batch India Pale Ale brewed for the Annual Holiday Homecoming show at Virginia Beer Co. Set list: (1) Juicy AF (2) Haze Bomb (3) Tropical Fruit + Lime (4) Light Bite

One more round to get us across the finish line and in to 2021! Home Stretch is a small batch India Pale Ale dry-hopped with Idaho Gem and Comet hops. Notes of candied fruit and citrus zest pair with herbal aromatics. Just the right touch of bite & bliss to help put 2020 in the rear view mirror. #WeAreSoClose

Collaboration with Silver Hand Meadery. Red Ale brewed with Virginia Wildflower Honey. Red X malt provides a mild spice, with notes of toasted bread ends provided by Copper Fox Distillery's Toasted 2-Row malt. Virginia Wildflower Honey, stemming from honeysuckle, provides a fuller mouthfeel and sweet finish as this collaboration warms.

This Hazy IPA is available in conveniently packaged 16 oz. serving sizes, perfect for any occasion. Whether ready for a pour and it's not a big deal, you're part of a thirsty bunch, or it's late at night and you want to take a sip...what are you gonna pick? Hop Pocket! Bursting forth with a soft, mild haze — fruit forward with hints of ripe mango — dollops of swirling dank drops — and an almost effervescent finish: Every Sip is a Different Hop!

ACK! The Hops have landed, featuring an invasion of: — Wet Cryo Citra Hops [Whirlpool, Dry Hop] — Wet Cryo Mosaic Hops [Whirlpool] — Citra [Dry Hop] — Mosaic [Dry Hop] This wet-hopped recipe features experimental fresh whole cone Citra – and – Mosaic Cryo Hops, flash frozen at their peak of potency then flown in from Yakima Chief Hops just in time for brew day.

Mexican-Style Lager --- A refreshing, light, crisp, and clean-finishing 4.5% abv Mexican-Style Lager. So refreshing, light, crisp, and clean-finishing in fact that it might have you lining up for more...just to make sure you actually had the first one! And trust us when we say: you did, you loved it, and you'll want to line up for a few more.

To celebrate the USMNT's return to the World Cup, we will be tapping I BELIEVE! — an American Pale Ale featuring Centennial & Simcoe hops. A classic style to enjoy while watching what we hope will be classic performances on the pitch! Pint specials of I BELIEVE will be available during all USMNT games.

Partnership with Tired Hands Brewing and their nonpartisan I VOTED TODAY initiative. The focus: encourage every eligible American to vote! This DDH American Pale Ale is brewed with Southwest Virginia grown Appalachain Grains barley. The double dry-hop features a combination of robust Mosaic and pleasing Citra to round out a winning ticket. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Williamsburg Area's League of Women Voters Education Fund. #IVotedBeer #VAIsForVoters #BeerPeoplePurpose

If you can't go to the vacation, bring the vacation to you. This sessionable, sippable Summer Ale is perfect for any staycation (forced or otherwise). Bright and crisp thanks to an itinerary of Golden Promise malt, with just a hint of citrusy sunshine courtesy of Loral hops. Fake it 'til you make it!

Impromptu Adventure

Mosaic Wet-Hopped + Citra & Mosaic Lupulin Powder + Citra & Mosaic Dry-Hopped Double India Pale Ale. Freshly harvested Mosaic flown in overnight combined with potent Citra and Mosaic Lupulin Powder, with a healthy dry-hop of Citra and Mosaic. Smooth. Fresh. Flavorful. Enjoy in this moment...because in a moment, this one will be long gone.

Blended with San Fernando Valley OG Terpene -- a water-soluble complex created from essential oils of plants -- from our friends at Abstrax in California, In The Weeds is a 6.8% abv Dank India Pale Ale. Full-bodied and hazy with Piney, Earthy, and (you guessed it) Dank aromas & flavours, finishing with a hint of clean citrus from Azacca hops. This incredibly small batch concoction is the first in an experimental series of Dank India Pale Ale ideas brewed with organic Terpene flavour compounds.

We're throwing caution to the wind and going bullish with a double-fruited Tart Ale featuring a diversified portfolio of succulent, tropical Mango and refreshing, citrusy Tangerine purées.

Someone alert TMZ: International Hype Units just rolled up to the taps at 401! This small batch India Pale Ale is dry-hopped with a 3+ LBS. PER BBL entourage of Galaxy, Azacca, and El Dorado hops. Showing off sweet notes of mango and other tropical fruit, International Hype Units is incredibly refreshing and, at 5.9% ABV, quite crushable (as the kids say). Juicy + flavor-forward, you'll want to line up early for this Experimental IPA because the juice is definitely worth the squeeze.

A kaleidoscope of soft & fruit-forward aromas and flavours. Small batch, Experimental India Pale Ale dry-hopped at a ratio of 3 LBS. PER BBL exclusively with Vic Secret.

Imperial India Pale Ale named after the youngest brother in every family. Stunting with Sultana, Enigma, and Citra hops. Dry-hopped with Citra and Enigma. This marks VBC's first time using Enigma, and it's got a lot going on! Dark berry flavor, a hint of grape must, and just a touch of dank to pair with the juicy, citrus notes of Citra. Plus some Sultana tossed in for good measure! A nice, hazy, and smooth (of course) 8% sipper.

Barleywine-Style Ale finished with Maple Syrup and Vanilla Beans.

Wildflower Honey Wheat Wine brewed with Wildflower Honey from Silver Hand Meadery.

Celebration/Collaboration IPA (brewed with Precarious Beer Project) to celebrate our boy, Jady Bugg -- dry-hopped with Strata + Southern Star. Flavors of mango & citrus with a smooth, even finish. A portion of proceeds from sales of "Jady's Dream IPA" will be donated to Jady's family to help build a non-profit focused on suicide prevention and providing positive resources to youths who are struggling.

Dry-Hopped White India Pale Ale named after our fluffiest and favoritest Cellarman. The bite of a Belgian with the zing of an IPA. And a fluffy finish.

Jot That Down is a Philadelphia-style Double India Pale Ale dry-hopped with Falconer's Flight + Sitiva hops. Like sweet karate moves in your mouth, this 8.0% abv recipe is dry-hopped with Falconer's Flight (notes of lime zest) and Sitiva (flavors of passion fruit). The result is soft, slightly dank, liquid kitten mittens for your palate.

In celebration of #GivingTuesday, today we release Joyful. A portion of proceeds from sales of this small batch Golden Ale will be donated to the Williamsburg House of Mercy, who are in the midst of their busiest time of year. We hope this Golden Ale -- brewed with Golden Promise Malt and a dusting of refreshing Lemondrop hops -- will help brighten the season of giving, this year especially. To learn more about WHOM and support them directly, visit: -- williamsburghouseofmercy.org --

A small batch Hazy IPA swirling with a school of El Dorado & Strata hops, with a deep end dry hop of Nelson & Mosaic hops...aka, a NeMo IPA...aka, Just Keep Swimming! Splashes of freshly sliced mango and peeled white grapes, with a wave of floral aromatics on the nose.

Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Brown Ale

An original 18th century recipe brewed with Frank Clark. A traditional colonial-era Brown Ale built from a blend of roasted grains – including Roasted Barley, Cherrywood Smoke Malt, and Murphy & Rude Cimmerian Brown Malt. Then aged in Oak Barrels with Brettanomyces Bruxellensis and Native Virginia Wild Yeast. A result worth the wait, and as complex as it sounds: hints of oak & smoke – warmly malty with notes of toasted breadcrumbs – and a luscious funk fused into a palatably dry finish.

Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Smoked Porter. Keepsake is an imperial version of our opening day Smoked Porter. Brewed with Pecan Smoked malt from Corsair Distillery in Nashville, TN then aged in Heaven Hill Distilleries bourbon barrels since June. A hint of campfire from the Pecan Smoked malt pairs with sweet notes of vanilla from the time in bourbon barrels to combine for a rich, flavorful finish. Grain Bill: 2-Row, Munich, Corsair Pecan Smoked, Chocolate, Victory, and Crystal 30-37L. Hops: Columbus. Aging: Heaven Hill Distilleries bourbon barrels.

Kentucky Vanilla Waypost is a Vanilla Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout. Consisting of a blend of barrel-aged Anniversary Stouts, 75% having aged in Vanilla Barrels while the other 25% was blended in from Buffalo Trace Bourbon Barrels. The result of our patience is a 10.4% abv Imperial Stout with a smooth, rich body. A dark base blending hefty amounts of Chocolate Malt, Roasted Barley, and Midnight Wheat creates a robust, jet black beer softened with additions of Flaked Oats.

Description: Brewed for #MildMonthUS! Grain Bill: 2-Row, Munich, Crystal 60, and Midnight Wheat. Hops: Columbus, Amarillo, and Centennial.

Riwaka, Moutere, and Motueka. Riwaka, Moutere, and Motueka. Riwaka, Moutere, and Motueka. Riwaka, Moutere, and Motueka. Riwaka, Moutere, and Motueka. #OhMy

A blend of Apple Brandy Barrel-Aged Barleywine and Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout: — Knob Creek Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout (17 months). — Apple Brandy Barrel-Aged Barleywine (6 months). — 1/3 Imperial Stout, 2/3 Barleywine, Blended. — 11.0% abv. ...the long-awaited result may just leave you speechless.

Brewed to evoke the enjoyment of getting a fresh pour in a proper pint at your favorite pub, this English-Style Pub Ale was brewed with English malt, English hops, and English yeast. Crisp and sessionable with a pleasing biscuity profile and soft, subtle fruit notes from East Kent Goldings and Fuggles. Keep Calm and Drink More British Beer!

A little 10*Plato Czech Lager perfect for the end of a long day, week, month, year, or in our case -- canning run. Enjoy a round -- you've earned it (and there's plenty more where that came from).

Touch of Tart. Bright and Refreshing. Perfect for any Escape. We've brewed the perfect companion to your next great escape by adding Lemongrass and a subtle touch of Australian Sea Salt to this bright and refreshing Kettle-Soured Ale. - Style: Tart Ale - ABV: 4.4% - IBU: 17 - Hops: Centennial

Triple-Hopped Hazy India Pale Ale Brewed with: -Rakau (Whirlpool) -Luminosa (Dry-Hop) -Nelson Sauvin (Dry-Hop) Balanced. Hazy. Candied Orange Peels. Ripe Stone Fruit. Dank. In other words: LOADED! And it’s not even a question.

CliffsNotes: A Very Fruity Sour Ale Table of Contents: Blueberry Raspberry Pomegranate Lemon Epilogue: Oh My! Sequel: I’ll have another.

Apricot · Mango · Peach · Sour · Ale

Finished on Cacao Nibs procured from Williamsburg's own MAD about Chocolate! This Stout offers a smooth body with notes of roasted coffee and chocolate that are complemented by a subtle silky sweetness of cacao nibs on the finish. A liquid dessert fit to share with the one you love! Grain Bill: 2 Row, Munich, Chocolate, Amber, Midnight Wheat, and Flaked Oats. Hops: Columbus. Adjuncts: Cacao nibs (from MAD about Chocolate!).

A soft + juicy India Pale Ale single-hopped with SIXTEEN LBS. of Mandarina hops. To quote YCH: "Bred at the Hop Research Institute in Hüll, Mandarina Bavaria displays pleasant fruitiness in finished beers." These hops complement the yeast strain used in our small batch Experimental IPA series, blending a touch of sweet vanilla to a well balanced and clean-finishing hop bomb. This recipe was also written with Pilsner Malt as a dominant part of the grain bill; expect a pleasantly crisp and aromatic take on a traditional India Pale Ale chock full of Bavarian hops, suitable to use for a VBC-style toast to the German brewers of yore as we enter the Oktoberfest season. Zum wohl!

West Coast-Style Pilsner brewed with Mandarina hops

It's Fresh Powder. 100% Citra Double India Pale Ale with Cryo Hops. Plus a bomb cyclone's worth of MANGO. #NuffSaid 

This 100% Citra Double India Pale Ale is brewed with Citra Cryo Hops, then infused with BOTH Mimosa Terpene and Mango Terpene blends -- water-soluble complexes created from essential oils of plants -- from our friends at Abstrax Tech in California. Bursts of sweet juicy goodness and exotic tropical notes blend essences of citrus & mango into a euphoric explosion of dank, fruity liquid joy.

Our dark & smooth flagship Stout spent more than six months aging in barrels that were originally used for rum production in Trinidad and Barbados. From the Caribbean the barrels journeyed to the Green Mountain State, where small maple syrup producers filled them with syrup. In addition to the dark chocolate and roasted coffee notes of Elbow Patches, Maple Patches features warming hints of vanilla, rum, and maple. Sometimes...you’re the only one who needs to know what’s in your coffee mug.

Cream Ale collab with Heritage Humane Society to support the McDuff Fund Beers are better with besties, and this one was brewed in honor of one of the best! McDuff Cream Ale is our collaborative homage to two true originals. The Cream Ale style is a mild, easy drinking, lager-like recipe. Glowing golden, this light-bodied brew has a touch of flaked corn added for a creamy, mildly sweet, clean finish.

Mexican Chocolate Waypost – Bourbon Barrel-Aged Anniversary Imperial Milk Stout with Cocoa Nibs, Cinnamon Sticks, Vanilla Beans, Ancho Chile Peppers, & Habañero Peppers (10.4% abv) - - - Mexican Chocolate Waypost: Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Milk Stout with Cocoa Nibs, Cinnamon Sticks, Vanilla Beans, Ancho Chile Peppers, & Habañero Peppers. Complex and warming with layers of creamy, decadent bites and a slow, mellow burn that builds on the finish. Don't think so? Take another sip and see!

In celebration of Virginia Beer Co.'s 7-Year Anniversary, we are paying homage to our best-selling flagship recipes that have been with us since Day #1 in 2016. Saving Daylight — Sunny, Citrusy, Crisp. Our brightest take on Saving Daylight packs citrusy sweet Orange Peels into this American Wheat Ale to create a crisp and sunny all-day, anytime crusher. Mimosa Daylight — Sunnier, Citrusier, Mimosa-ier! Saving Daylight amplified: our Citrus Wheat, finished with fresh squeezed Orange Juice.

100% Citra West Coast-Style India Pale Ale - - - - - Kick it old school with this pleasing homage to West Coast-Style India Pale Ales. Citra hops produce bright citrus flavors and aromas, with a subtle splash of resiny goodness on the finish. Part of the "Powder" family of 100% Citra Pale Ales, featuring aggressively dry-hopped flavors and a mild haze swirling in 16 oz. cans of hoppy goodness.

100% Citra West Coast-Style India Pale Ale - - - - - Kick it old school with this pleasing homage to West Coast-Style India Pale Ales. Citra hops produce bright citrus flavors and aromas, with a subtle splash of resiny goodness on the finish. Part of the "Powder" family of 100% Citra Pale Ales, featuring aggressively dry-hopped flavors and a mild haze swirling in 16 oz. cans of hoppy goodness.

A summertime sipper brewed for the warm summer season, bringing the Malecón from Havana to Williamsburg!

English-Style Session Porter with a dark background yet a soft touch. It breaks all the rules. Your brothers & sisters have tasted this sweet success. In our eyes it will never end. But you should find a pint and try this collaboration for yourself before it does. Collaboration with Prime Eats Group - look for it on draft in Norfolk & Portsmouth at The Public House, Supper Southern Morsels, Still, and Gosport Tavern!

Moral Luck is the result of a multi-year barrel-aging project. Bold, full-bodied Imperial Stout recipes transferred to barrels in April 2021 and April 2022. Extended (and we mean extended) aging in Knob Creek Bourbon Barrels and Rye Whiskey Barrels, blended together and finished with Vanilla Beans.  Smooth and powerful – with a sweet and lucsious finish — warming and worth the wait. 

Juicy India Pale Ale dry-hopped with Citra + Rakau and finished on Blood Orange purée. Stone Fruit, Citrus, and just enough zip to get you going.

Dank, earthy, and glamourous. Grain Bill: 2-Row, Wheat, Munich, and Crystal-60. Hops: Columbus and LOTS OF MOSAIC.

Lime, Citrus, Spice.

My Friend, My Friend is an India Pale Ale brewed in collaboration with Ocelot Brewing Company of Sterling, VA. Citra and Centennial hops (including whole leaf Centennial) pair with Ocelot's house IPA yeast strain to create an unbelievably flavorful yet drinkable IPA perfect to share with your friends...perhaps during a pre-show tailgate at The Mothership?

This New Zealand-Style Pilsner is a showcase of not just the style, but also of the Nelson Suavin hop varietal. Dry, crisp, and effervescent. Brimming with notes of white peach, lime zest, and grape must. A nose that's fresh & floral, with a finish that's reminiscent of a fine sparkling white wine. Or as our Brewmaster put it: "It's f---ing good." 

Nest Pale Ale is a 6.0% American Pale Ale brewed in collaboration with NEST Kitchen & Taphouse at Kiln Creek in Newport News, in celebration of their Grand Opening!

3% Hazy India Pale Ale Game on, we say -- which is why we brewed Next Point Wins, a brand new 3% ABV Hazy India Pale Ale. One of our first uses of Sitiva -- a new hop blend bursting with ripe stone fruit, sweet floral, and soft peach flavours & aromas. Featuring a bounteous dry-hop of Sitiva that gives this recipe a citrus-forward and tropical essence. Additions of Flaked Oats & Golden Naked Oats add a mellow, fluffy, hazy body to a flavorful recipe that doesn't let up on our love of lupulin.

Night Break is a small batch Czech-Style Dark Lager. Hints of roasted malt dance among notes of sticky toffee pudding and bittersweet chocolate. A surprisingly smooth, subtly sweet, and easy finishing European-inspired recipe all belied by a sea of frothy darkness poured from tap or can.

///// Night Shades \\\\\ -> Triple Black IPA ----> 10.4% ABV Hops: · Simcoe · Mosaic · Amarillo Dark malts. India Pale Ale hops. Join us as we embrace the best of both worlds for our first large format can release of the new year. The night is dark and full of hops...

Imperial Sour Ale brewed with Boysenberries, Blueberries, Black Currants, Milk Sugar, and Vanilla! Popping purple with notes of Hawaiian Punch and questionable decisions. Aggressively sweet and smooth, with a touch of tart. Like a tattooed kid on a motorcycle, no helmet, riding straight into your palate. This Super Smoothie Sour is a liquid credo that pairs well with pancakes, waffles, cobras, terrifying death traps, and cool tats.

Brewed with a new strain of Michigan grown Chinook hops, 'Nook Two is a fruity and hop-forward India Pale Ale. Smooth, flavorful, and chock full of new 'Nook.

This crisp & zesty Hornindal Kveik Pale Ale was brewed with Norwegian Farmhouse Yeast - the very same strain that was used to ferment Double Free Verse. Hopped with Motueka & Denali and made up of a healthy Wheat backbone, this is a beautifully balanced tropical flavored ale showcasing the fine symmetry of flavors that hops, malt, and yeast can create when combined with purpose.

The Virginia Beer Company is proud to partner with Avalon Center on a limited beer release to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This collaboration is a bright Spring Pale Ale brewed with Mandarina Bavaria (evoking notes of Citrus & Lemonade) and dry-hopped with Luminosa (imbuing hints of Peach & Mango). The Virginia Beer Company is a staunch supporter of the Williamsburg community and lives by its motto: Beer · Purpose · People. $4 from every 4-pack sold will be donated to Avalon. 

Imperial Sour Ale brewed with Blackberry, Blueberry, Boysenberry, Milk Sugar, & Vanilla. Modeled after Jamestown Pie Company's famous BUMBLEBERRY PIE! Perched atop the proverbial windowsill for a limited time this Thanksgiving. #DrinkYourDessert

PROST! Just because Oktoberfest is a little different this year doesn't mean we can't hoist a round from afar! Our German-style Märzen, brewed with heaping helpings of Munich-style malt, finds its way to cans for socially distant celebrations. This copper colored Märzenbier rings in the Beer Garden season, whether here or at home! Don't be afraid to ask your neighbor if the seat 6 ft. from them is taken, then grab a pretzel from the food truck and enjoy a round of beautifully brewed fall beer!

The majesty of Ireland poured as one Dry Irish Stout.

It is what it is: a malty, smooth, and subtly sweet Old School American-Style Amber Ale. And it's f-ckin' delicious.

We don't often brew Lagers, but when we do we like to go back to the roots of the style. Old School is an Unfiltered Lager - naturally carbonated in the tank, allowing it to be fermented and presented the way it was meant to be. This is a crisp beer with a naturally occurring haze. Mild in body - even in flavor - with a brilliant, creamy head. Enjoy a good Lager with us, and kick it the way we always have and always will: surrounded by friends sharing round after round of beers & cheers.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Part of our "Old School" series of styles presented with traditional tastes in mind, join us as we spin Old School Porter for the first time in 2022. This dark & smooth small batch American Porter is brewed with Chocolate Malt and Brown Malt, and a hefty dose of two types of Oats. Medium maltiness with notes of coffee and bittersweet chocolate, with subtle touches of plum and black cherry on the finish. A slow jam of a sipper, if ever there was one.

Kettle Soured Berliner Weisse - the base for One Night In Georgia - lightly hopped with tropical Azacca hops. Crisp and pleasingly tart with a clean, soft finish.

Kettle Soured Berliner Weisse lightly hopped with tropical Azacca hops and finished with additions of Peach purée (1 lb. per gallon). Crisp and pleasingly tart with a clean, soft finish.

Berliner Weisse-Style Ale brewed with Blueberries - - - - - You couldn't get fresher blueberry flavor if you picked them yourselves! Part of a new rotating series of tart, fruity sours. The One Night beers originated as taproom-exclusive releases but are now ready to be shared with a wider audience. Let these light and refreshing beers transport you to destinations both near and far! #WorthTheSqueeze

A Kettle Soured Berliner Weisse lightly complemented with Centennial hops and finished with colourful additions of Passion Fruit purée (1 lb. per gallon). Light and pleasingly tart with a touch of tropical. The fifth in our seedling Berliner series.

A Kettle Soured Berliner Weisse lightly complemented with Centennial hops and finished with juicy Tangerine purée (1 lb. per gallon). Light and pleasingly tart with a touch of citrus. The sixth in our seedling series of fruited Berliner recipes.

A Kettle Soured Berliner Weisse lightly hopped with tropical Azacca hops and finished with additions of Raspberry purée (1 lb. per gallon). Crisp and puckeringly tart with a brilliant ruby hue. The fourth in our seedling Berliner series, picked at the peak time to celebrate the inaugural Nokotberfest on Saturday, Nov. 10th with our friends from CultureFix.

A Kettle Soured Berliner Weisse lightly complemented with Centennial hops and finished with lush additions of Pineapple purée (1 lb. per gallon). Light and pleasingly tart with a touch of tropical. The seventh in our seedling series of fruited Berliner recipes.

A Kettle Soured Berliner Weisse lightly hopped with tropical Azacca hops and finished with additions of Black Currant purée (1 lb. per gallon). Crisp and soothingly tart with a deep, dessert-infused hue. The fifth in our seedling Berliner series, celebrating Virginia Beer Co.'s return to the U.K. in February for Craft Beer Rising 2019 in London.

A warm front rolls through as the fresh flavors of Mango & Pineapple are blended with tropical Azacca and citrusy Denali hops. This small batch India Pale Ale - brewed with Denali (aka, Nuggetzilla), dry-hopped with Azacca, and fermented on Mango & Pineapple purees - produces a panoply of bright, tropical aromas with balanced fruit flavors, subtle tartness, and a soft hop bite. Only the knife knows the heart of a pineapple...and paradise awaits only those lucky enough to find their way to 401.

Small batch India Pale Ale dry-hopped with Southern Passion and Falconer's Flight hops. Notes of Grapefruit, Passion Fruit, and Red Berries...and aromas reminiscent of opening an old school Fruit Cocktail cup at lunchtime.

Soft and silky dry-hopped India Pale Ale.

A hazy, unfiltered India Pale Ale bursting with citrus aroma from heavy whirlpool and dry-hopping additions of Citra and Falconer's Flight hops. The Falconer's Flight blend of Pacific Northwest hops, which is known for its pronounced grapefruit and lemon attributes, pairs beautifully with the classic bright orange and tropical notes of Citra. Is your glass half full? Drink up! Half empty? Crack open another can.

A West Coast inspired Pale Ale dry-hopped with a citrus-forward blend of Simcoe + Centennial, producing flavors naturally complemented with the addition of fresh orange zest.

STRONG ALE SMASH (palates)!

It's pink. It's tart. It's full of fruit & flower petals. Overwhelming Insecurity is a brand new 8.0% abv Imperial Sour Ale brewed with Tart Cherries, Black Currants, Hibiscus Flowers, and Sea Salt. And deep down you love it and you know you're going to order another.

3% abv Hazy India Pale Ale – – This Hazy India Pale Ale is incredibly sippable at 3% abv, while still retaining the traditional hop character of the style. Touches of Simcoe followed by a copious dry-hop of Azacca give this IPA a citrusy and fruit-forward essence. Additions of Flaked Oats & Golden Naked Oats add a light, fluffy, hazy body to a flavorful recipe that doesn’t let up on our love of lupulin…but also won’t weigh you down. Because sometimes it’s about the marathon, not the sprint.

Like a leisurely drive along Route 1, we're going up the coast with a new West Coast-Style Double India Pale Ale: Pacific Standard Time! Brewed with bright Citra and dank Strata hops, this DIPA is awash with a sea of passion fruit, citrus, and pine flavors. Shining bright like the sun over the beaches of SaMo, this is a pristinely golden and clean-finishing beer that belies an 8.5% backbone. An homage to classic, clear, hop-forward Double IPA's.

The base recipe for VBC's City Plus Coffee Porter, this naked Porter features a blend of Brown and Chocolate malts. The resulting grain bill provides subtle notes of burnt toast and sweet breadiness. Flaked oats provide a smooth texture that belies a dark, robust offering. Now pleasing palates at 401 Second Street.

Palmer's Porter is a 6.0% ABV English-style Porter brewed in collaboration with Mellow Mushroom Newport News & Mellow Mushroom Williamsburg. Smooth and rich, this Porter was mellowed over time to allow sticky notes of Molasses to round out flavors of semi-sweet chocolate. A beer brewed with the soul (and rumored secret ingredient) of Mellow Mushroom's iconic dough, and the perfect pairing to celebrate the Grand Opening of Mellow Mushroom Williamsburg in October 2018!

An 8.5% abv Kveik Double India Pale Ale. Smooth & balanced with a medium body and mild haze. Dry-hopping with Kohatu and Moutere produce swirling notes of pineapple, prominent from the very start on the nose and teeming with bursts of tropical fruit all the way through the finish. A banner beer to toast the culmination of a Banner year.

We love East Coast IPA's, but let's be honest: sometimes it's nice to kick it old school (Williamsburg-style) and throw back to the roots of American IPA's. Pattern Break is just that: a nod to the days when IPA's had a bit of bite. Notes of spicy, piney Chinook are softened with bright citrus flavors & aromas from Citra with a subtle splash of resiny goodness on the finish. Refreshing, zippy, and easy to understand why these recipes took the country by storm once and again.

A Waypost-Inspired 2023 Anniversary Blonde Barleywine aged in Peach Brandy Barrels, finished with Vanilla Beans

This 8.0% abv "Super Wheat" recipe was brewed with a touch of tropical El Dorado hops and an abundance of sweet Peach purée. This team-building collaboration is meant to evoke the community togetherness ushered in each year when Winter warms to Spring. ������������������������������ ������������������'������ ������������������������ ������������ ������������������������ will be released here at VBC on 3/1/2023 so that we can raise a round to the start of Women's History Month.

Brewed with 100% Copper Fox malts. This Grätzer-style ale is highlighted by the robust flavors of CF's exclusive Peachwood Smoked malt, which produces a robust smokiness softened with a subtle sweetness. Grain Bill: Copper Fox Virginia Special Pale, Copper Fox Chesapeake Wheat, and Copper Fox Peachwood Smoked. Hops: Northern Brewer.

Experimental India Pale Ale brewed with Strata hops and dry-hopped with YCH's proprietary Mango Cryo Pop concentrated cryogenic hop blend — resulting in peak tropical, stone fruit, and citrus flavors & aromas.

The Virginia Beer Company's mantra is: BEER · PEOPLE · PURPOSE As such, we are proud to support the People Power Beer project - a non-partisan movement organized by brewers to support those communities in which we live, brew, and play. Virginia Beer Co. joins Threes Brewing and other breweries across the nation in donating 10% of the proceeds of this beer to the ACLU's People Power community organizing initiative. Our take on "People Power" features a 100% Nelson Sauvin Belgian-Style Saison.

The Virginia Beer Company's inaugural Lager recipe. This is a single malt + single hop recipe highlighting old world German floor malted Pilsner Malt with a modern American twist, the inclusion of Centennial hops. These hop additions add a pleasant citrusy and slightly floral character that complement a firm, but not overpowering, bitterness. As one would expect of a true Keller Pilsner, this is an overwhelmingly crisp & clean beer resulting from 2 months of lagering with a classic German Lager strain.

PEPPERMINT * HOT CHOCOLATE * EVIL SANTA...'NUFF SAID. Brand new for 2021, this taproom exclusive Spiced Milk Stout variant is brewed with: Peppermint + Vanilla + Marshmallows + Cacao Nibs. Combined with a base of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Allspice, & Milk Sugar, this particular Evil Santa is fit for fire pits, fireplaces, and every other holiday nook in need of a little winter warming.

3% abv Hazy India Pale Ale dry-hopped with Waimea! Don't get weighed down in the details: a surprisingly robust body full of citrusy flavors, with a sleek design that leads to a clean finish. Swim like a fish, drink like a champion.

Some say build a wall, but we say good picket fences make good neighbors! Brewed in celebration of Canada Day & July 4th Independence Day(s) weekend. Grain Bill: Bohemian Pilsner, Wheat, and Flaked Oats. Hops: Chinook, Amarillo, Azacca, and Centennial.

Lemon Meringue Pie Sour Ale brewed with Meyer Lemons, Sea Salt, Vanilla, & Milk Sugar! Moe, Larry, & Curly approved. Still waiting on Shemp's feedback.

Gose-Style Ale brewed with Graham Crackers, Sea Salt, Milk Sugar, and Key Limes --- If I['m down to] one more [sip] of pie [problem], I’ll [cry]! If I can’t have one more [sip] of pie [problem], I’ll [cry]! So since it’s all decided I must [cry], I might as well have one more [sip] of pie [problem]. MMMM–OOOH–MY! [Crack]–Gulp–[Sigh].

This American hop bomb is chock full of Amarillo, Simcoe, Mosaic, and Citra, and an overflowing top off with Pineapple Juice. Clocking in at 80 IBUs and 10% ABV, this beer focuses on fresh hop flavor with a subtle bite and a pleasing Pineapple finish.

Free Verse India Pale Ale brewed with Pineapple! Released in celebration of The Virginia Beer Company's 5 Year Freeversary! Pineapple Free Verse is a small batch, fruited variant of our favorite flagship India Pale Ale. Tropical, luscious Pineapple purée complements the base recipe for our smooth, fruity year round IPA. Chock full of citrusy Azacca and piney Chinook hops, this is a birthday blend of East Coast and West Coast flavors layered with succulent fruit topping. #DrinkFreeVerse

Cherrywood Smoked Porter brewed with Hickory Syrup

Draft-Only Variant of our small batch Pipe Dream Cherrywood Smoked Porter brewed with Hickory Syrup, poured on our new Nitro line! Extra Rich, Extra Roasty, Smoothly Smoky. #NitroDream

Please & Thank You is a an homage to the piney, resinous, West Coast Ales that helped launch the craft beer craze as we know it. A West Coast-Style DIPA, Please & Thank You features Centennial hops, and L'il Sebastian's weight in piney Chinook and grassy Simcoe. Old school hop additions (with just enough West Coast bite) in a smooth, boozy DIPA. Pairs well with turf ‘n’ turf (aka, a 16-ounce T-bone and a 24-ounce porterhouse). Also, whiskey and a cigar. Preferably consumed at the same time.

A boozy & luscious offering spent slumbering in Knob Creek Bourbon Barrels for 14 months. Then spiked with 25 pounds of coconut (meticulously toasted by our neighbours at Old City BBQ) and a decadent allotment of hand-cut Vanilla Beans. If you've enjoyed an Elbow Patches, you know we believe that it's always worth suiting up and it's always Stout Season...and this treat is a testament to our favourite style of beer and our favourite time of year. #SuitUp

Wait...what? A Czech-Style Half-Dark Lager...aka, a Czech Amber Lager! So...the name? Polotmavý = “half dark” (ie, a lighter version of a Czech Dark...or “tmavý”...Lager)! So...why is 12° on the label? The starting gravity in Plato degree (typically displayed on Czech beer labels) for an Amber is usually 12° P! So...what should I expect? A super-sippable, malt-forward Lager with sweet notes of graham crackers. A perfect fall option for finishing the day with friend by the fire pits.

No need to be humble when it comes to wanting a second serving of Pie (Problem). Proud Pie is an Imperial Key Lime Pie Sour brewed with Graham Crackers, Sea Salt, Milk Sugar, & Key Limes!

Sessionable Kölsch-style Ale. This crisp, refreshing, golden ale is regularly brewed on our small scale pilot system with an ever-changing array of subtle hop additions. Batch #3: Copiously flavored with citrusy Centennial. Batch #2: Teeming with aromatics from Styrian Golding hops. Batch #1: Lightly dusted with spicy Sorachi Ace hops.

In celebration of Halloween, we bring back an extremely limited spiced variant of our award-winning Oatmeal Stout: Pumpkin Patches! Pumpkin Patches is brewed with Sugar Pumpkins roasted by our neighbors at Old City Barbeque and a house blend of warming spices. Smooth and creamy with warming hints of pumpkin pie, this seasonal take on Elbow Patches is bound to make you nostalgic for Halloween haunts, and sure to remind your palate of the joys that the darker spectrum of brewing can unleash.

Join us as we do our part to PUNCH out Parkinson Disease! The Virginia Beer Company is teaming with Rock Steady Boxing APEX PT and APEX Physical Therapy & Movement Center to release PunchD: Round One, a brand new 5.5% abv Tropical Punch Sour Ale. Brewed with jabs of Cara Cara Orange, Pineapple, Pink Guava, and Passion Fruit! 20% of Gross Sales from Round One of this fruity + tart release will be donated to the American Parkinson Disease Association to help knock out Parkinson's.

Fruited "Dole Whip" Sour with Pineapple, Orange, Vanilla, & Milk Sugar.  $4 from every 4-pack sold will be donated to the American Parkinson Disease Association to help support the fight against Parkinson's. 

When it's a warm one out there we release the secret weapon for cooling off: Pura Vida Session Sour! Brewed with Boysenberry, Lime Zest, Pomegranate, & Sea Salt. This 4.0% abv Fruited Sour is pleasingly purple with a head soft as seafoam, and a refreshingly tart finish. Ready for thirst quenching! Parasol not included.

Draft-Only Variant of our small batch Purley’s Extra Special Bitter, poured on our new Nitro line! Extra Smooth, Much Maltiness, Absolute Corker. #ExtraSpecialNitro

Boysenberry, Marionberry, and Black Currant Sour Ale An ode to the crazy cool people who make the beers happen. And to the aptly colored gloves they wear, which make sure those people don’t go home with hands the color of this beer.

Double Dry-Hopped Hazy Pale Ale collaboration brewed with the cool cats from Good Shot Judy! Brewed with juicy Citra and dry-hopped with Comet. Pleasant notes of grapefruit and pine that will get your spirits up and your toes tapping just in time to take over the top spot of that conga line!

Real Talk: Why has it taken us so long to bring back a Rye IPA? Worth the wait, we think, as Real Time has some really big hops to balance out a malty Rye backbone: —60-Minue:  Columbus —Whirlpool:  Chinook —Whirlpool:  Citra —Dry-Hop:  Simcoe A lowkey bitter bite, with floral notes and a subtly spicy finish to balance out a pleasing take on a recipe that has spent far too much time on our IPA-style bench.

Milkshake India Pale Ale brewed with Milk Sugar, Vanilla, & Mango. Hops: Comet (Whirlpool), Azacca (Dry-Hop). --- 2020 Full-Time Friends Social Club EXCLUSIVE Can Release #3! --- To Our FTF Family: Your loyalty over the past year has meant more than ever before. Here's to a better 2021! With Gratitude - The VBC Team --- #MoreThanAMugClub

The latest recipe from brewer Brad Adams (aka, "The Architect") is a Hoppy Pale Ale brewed with Styrian Wolf & Taiheke hops. Styrian Wolf hops are best described as bursting with notes of ripened strawberries. Pair with grassy notes from Taiheke, and you have yourself a field of fresh summertime flavors here to warm palates in the midst of Ice Town. That's the whole thing. That's three weeks of work. In our heads it's really, really cool. And we'd even go so far as to compare it to Avatar.

Small batch India Pale Ale brewed with a pitter-patter of citrus-forward Citra hops + grape-forward Nelson hops. Like a glass of sweet, fruity petrichor after a brisk rainstorm amongst the vines & bines.

Double India Pale Ale brewed & dry-hopped with Barbe Rouge, and blended with Grapefruit juice. Prominent notes of freshly squeezed Grapefruit juice and a balanced breakfast of fresh cut berry hues abound in a beer that is low in perceived bitterness and best described as: JUICY. Your new morning ritual, with just enough zip to get you going any time of day.

When it comes to showing love for local music, no one has a bigger heart than our good friend DJ Kudlz...and that's why we are stoked to host the man himself for a collaboration can release as part of Crosby Hop Farm's #RockOnBeer project! This floral, crisp, refreshing dry-hopped Lager (brewed with Crosby's Sterling hops)brings awareness to the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund and will raise money for local artists whose livelihoods have been upended during the pandemic.

A beer is only so good as the people with whom you share it. This recipe is the first written & brewed by Brewer AJ Stauber, meant to be shared with all of his friends here in the comfort of 401 Second Street. Tapped on 11/29 in honor of one of his favorite friends, Rozzelle is a smooth & malty Brown Ale with a sweet, Ghraham Cracker bite. Perfect for a round (or two) with a friend (or two) while gathered together 'round the fire pits for an hour (or two).

Brettanomyces is a species of wild yeast normally seen as a threat in the brewery, but we love the fruity and funky flavors it can produce when used with intention. Our house blend of Brettanomyces strains is sourced from RVA Yeast Labs LLC in Richmond, VA. Rumour Mill is the first of many 100% Brett beers to come to 401 and features the citrusy flavors of Amarillo & Centennial hops to accentuate the fruity character of the yeast. Grain Bill: 2-Row, Munich, Copper Fox Wheat, and Flaked Oats. Hops: Centennial and Amarillo.

Our latest Workshop Series recipe highlights El Dorado hops, which provide a smooth hint of melon, and Copper Fox Distillery's Rappahannock Rye malt, creating an ever so subtle spiciness.

The Virginia Beer Company is proud to team with over 200+ other breweries to brew S.M.A.S.H. For Stache. Our version of this recipe is a single-hop & single-malt West Coast-Style IPA featuring 100% Golden Promise Malt with 100% Zappa Hops. Zesty, Spicy, and Dank with notes of pineapple and cannabis (just notes, though). And most importantly: 15% of net proceeds benefit StacheStrong -- raising awareness & funds for Brain Cancer Research. - - - #BrewStacheStrong #SMASH4STACHE

Barrel Fermentation I is the first release in a series of uniquely barrel-fermented recipes. This golden Saison is the result of an exclusively rustic primary fermentation - skipping the stainless steel vessels in favor of fermenting for five months in 2009 Hungarian oak red wine barrels! Upon transfer from the kettle, four known yeast strains were then added directly to the barrels: a traditional Saison; a "wild" Belgian strain of Saccharomyces; and two strains of Brettanomyces (one Belgian + one Virginian). Exceptionally dry while retaining a full body thanks to the additions of flaked oats and malted spelt. Nelson Sauvin hops lend a white wine character that balances well with the mild Brett fruity funkiness and oak. Grain Bill: Bohemian Pilsner, Spelt, and Flaked Oats. Hops: Nelson Sauvin. Aging: Williamsburg Winery 2009 Hungarian oak red wine barrels.

Barrel Fermentation II is the second release in a series of uniquely barrel-fermented recipes. This red Saison blend is the result of an exclusively rustic primary fermentation - skipping the stainless steel vessels in favor of almost a year of fermentation (since July 2016) directly in 2009 red wine French & American oak barrels provided by The Williamsburg Winery. Upon transfer from the kettle, four known yeast strains were then added directly to the barrels: a traditional Saison; a "wild" Belgian strain of Saccharomyces; and two strains of Brettanomyces (one Belgian + one Virginian). Exceptionally dry with a hint of sweetness thanks to additions of Bohemian Pilsner. Amarillo hops lend a hint of citrus that complements the Brett fruity funkiness and oak. Transferred to bottles in early June 2017, this Saison is now undergoing bottle-conditioning with Brett Brux, which will produce even more of the trademark esters + phenols that often mark a "Brett beer" as funky with hints of tartness. Entirely appropriate to enjoy now or to cellar for a future occasion.

Barrel Fermentation III is the third release in a series of uniquely barrel-fermented recipes. This Saison blend is the result of an exclusively rustic primary fermentation - skipping the stainless steel vessels in favor of fermentation directly in 2009 red wine French & American oak barrels procured from Williamsburg Winery.

The result of an exclusively rustic primary fermentation - skipping the stainless vessels in favor of fermentation directly in red wine French & American oak barrels. After eight months fermenting in wine barrels, this Saison was transferred to bottles at the start of autumn. Barrel Fermentation IV is now undergoing bottle-conditioning with Brett Brux, which will produce even more of the trademark esters + phenols that often mark a "Brett beer" as funky with hints of tartness.

Grain Bill: Bohemian Pilsner and Wheat. Hops: Citra. Adjuncts: Lemongrass.

Temperatures begin to drop. The children return to school. The colors of the leaves begin to turn. As late summer slowly looks to early fall, we seek a beer to bridge the transition between seasons. Rye + [Redacted] blends the best of both. A light, crisp Pilsner base blended with a touch of spicy rye. Citrusy notes blend with the estery flavors of a tradional Farmhouse Ale. This Saison is equal parts refreshing and warming, a recipe offering the feel of summer and the soul of autumn.

A quaffable American Wheat Ale brewed with orange and grapefruit peels. The hop back addition of whole-cone Centennial hops balances the citrus and provides a subtle yet flavorful bitterness. This complex take on a wheat ale is brewed for the days you just don’t want to end!

Saving Daylight: Crisp, Refreshing, Citrusy. A quaffable American Wheat Ale brewed with orange and grapefruit peels. The hop back addition of whole-cone Centennial hops balances the citrus and provides a subtle yet flavorful bitterness. This complex take on a wheat ale is brewed for the days you just don’t want to end! Variant Additions: Guava purée.

Saving Daylight: Crisp, Refreshing, Citrusy. A quaffable American Wheat Ale brewed with orange and grapefruit peels. The hop back addition of whole-cone Centennial hops balances the citrus and provides a subtle yet flavorful bitterness. This complex take on a wheat ale is brewed for the days you just don’t want to end! Variant Additions: Hibiscus petals.

Saving Daylight Citrus Wheat infused with Lemondrop hops

Go West, and join us for a sneak preview of a brand new line of West Coast-Style IPA recipes. Screen Test is the first in a series of brand new releases crafted after old school styles. Crisp and piney, with a touch of resin and a bit of bite. We're rolling the red carpet out for this traditional take on the West Coast style, chock full of Golden Age hops like CTZ and Centennial.

Whether you’re on the Williamsburg, York County, or James City County side of the line…this is the beer that brings Second Street together. Light. Crisp. Refreshing. Sessionable. Sippable. Shareable. 20 oz. pours and 19.2 oz cans — now available at 401 Second Street.

Semester Abroad is a medium-bodied and warming London-Style Porter. Well-balanced aromas of light roast and caramel balance fine notes of coffee and bittersweet chocolate. And at 5.4% abv, this homage to the origins of the style is perfectly crafted for dark beer lovers to enjoy in overflowing pours while settling in to plan new adventures across the pond and beyond.

Grand Marnier Barrel-Aged Bière De Garde fermented & bottle-conditioned with Brettanomyces! High gravity, French country ale that has undergone a long fermentation process with Brettanomyces Lambicus (fermenting exclusively in Grand Marnier Orange Liqueur barrels). This beer features prominent earthy + fruity estery flavors and a crisp, biting finish that make it the perfect bold recipe to set aside for additional bottle-conditioning in our cellar with Brettanomyces Bruxellensis.

This light Golden Ale will be released to help Kiwanis continue to help those in our community while our community can't gather to do so together. $4 from every 4-pack sold will be donated to support local organizations working with Williamsburg area children through the Kiwanis Club of Williamsburg. *No shrimp were harmed in the making of this beer!* Masks ups, support local, be excellent to each other, and cheers from Second Street! #BeerPeoplePurpose

A pAsSiOn FrUiT sOuR iPa?! A Passion Fruit Sour Double IPA. Hops: Centennial. Dry Hops: Mosaic. Brewed With: Virginia Grown Appalachian Grains Malt. Plus: Passion Fruit! And: it's Sour?! Yes: it's Sour.

Sidecar Waypost – Cognac Barrel-Aged Anniversary Imperial Milk Stout with Orange & Lemon Zests (10.4% abv) - - - Sidecar Waypost: Cognac Barrel-Aged Imperial Milk Stout with Orange & Lemon Zests. A cocktail-inspired Waypost variant with a TWIST! Big and boozy, with spritzy citrusy notes and a subtle, zesty bite before a sweet, candied finish. No garnish necessary.

Imperial Fruited Sour brewed with Blueberries & Boysenberries ----- Sweet & Sour, Trick or Treat...this Halloween, pucker up with our newest can of liquid candy! We love sugary gummies almost as much as we love craft beer, so we like to combine our favorite flavors with some of our small batch Imperial Sours. Enjoy tart blueberry partnered with sweet boysenberry, bundled up in a smooth sour recipe with just enough pucker to smack you right in the palate.

Citrusy, piney, and refreshing.

No one can brighten up a neighborhood like Parkway Printshop, and we're stoked to see them making the move to the Edge District with a new facility two doors down from VBC! Slingin' Ink DIPA is a recipe inspired by the colourful creations at Parkway, who will be on-site with us sporting some limited edition swag for sale to pair with the release of this 100% Nelson Sauvin Double IPA! Superbly smooth, cool & sweet, with just a touch of white wine on the nose. So who's up for a block party?

We love a good block party, so we're teaming up with the chefs from Old City Barbeque for a fall Oyster Roast on Sunday, October 7th! Keeping in the neighborly spirit, we've concocted a Smoked Porter recipe for the occasion to perfectly celebrate the change of the season and to perfectly pair with steamed oysters from Casa Pearl and fork-tender BBQ from Old City. Enjoy pints of this smooth drinking Porter as we circle 'round the smoker at Old City to lift a few with our friends and neighbors.

A crisp American Pilsner with a lite bite, and an ambrosially fragrant finish. Brewed for and inspired by the free spirit of Revelry. Set sail and raise a pint; gonna shine tonight. Revelry: On Friday, 10/12 VBC sets sail for the Martha Wren Briggs Amphitheatre at Lake Matoaka. Steer your way to Williamsburg's idyllic music venue and revel in good food, good beer, and good company with Three Sheet's To The Wind, America's Yacht Rock Captains. An evening of Revelry awaits! bit.ly/revelry2018

Collaboration with Blue Bee Cider. Brewed with blends of two Saison yeast strains and Orchard Brettanomyces sourced from nearby RVA Yeast Labs, this Saison features a myriad of ingredients that explore a New World take on an Old World style. The estery base of a traditional Saison is softened by mixed fermentation with Orchard Brett and 30 gallons of Stayman Apple Juice. Sweet and spicy with a hint of tartness accentuated by flavors of sweet fruit from additions of Nelson Sauvin hops.

All work and no play make us go something something... This India Pale Ale is brewed with unmalted Wheat and Flaked Oats, giving it a smooth body that belies its drinkable 5.7% abv. Touches of Taiheke and Comet hops in the whirlpool are complemented by dry-hop additions of more Taiheke and an experimental New Zealand hop blend. Intense tropical fruit and citrus aromas with grassy, zesty notes and a smooth, clean finish. ...in case you need something to stop you from going something something.

Two of our fave things that bring people together: great beer + Strictly Business! In celebration of one of the Williamsburg area’s marquee networking events, VBC is proud to partner with Local Daily Media to unveil a collab celebrating all of the above. Strictly Business is a Blonde Ale brewed with Virginia malt from Appalachian Grains. Light touches of fruity Azacca hops make this citrusy, sessionable sipper the perfect brew to enjoy while catching up with your neighbor, coworker, or friends.

Nelson + Vic Secret + Ariana IPA

West Coast-Style India Pale Ale with old school hop additions of Columbus & Simcoe, followed by a classic dry-hop with a splash of Simcoe. Floral, Piney, and Crisp, with a (backseat) Bitter Bite.

Supplier Relations: An American DIPA ------ Threat Level Juicy! Supplier Relations is a new Hazy Double India Pale Ale now available from The Virginia Beer Brewing Company. Brewed with thick stock Citra Incognito Hop Extract and tropical El Dorado hops (both feared & loved) – then dry-hopped with a surplus of dank Strata – creating a three-hops punch experience. We want people to be afraid of how much they love this beer. Pairs well with bears, beets, Battlestar Galactica, and chili.

12° Decocted Czech Pale Lager

Vienna-Style Lager. Malty aroma and slight sweetness. Notable touch of toasty, roasted malt character. Smooth, amber-hued, and easy drinking. Or as our Brewmaster says: "Clean and malty with prominent notes of teaching Shakespeare to high school kids."

German-Style Helles Lager

Hoppy Brown Ale, dry-hopped at 2 lbs. per bbl with Columbus, Chinook, and Amarillo.

Brettanomyces is a species of wild yeast normally seen as a threat in the brewery, but we love the fruity and funky flavors it can produce when used with intention. Our house blend of Brettanomyces strains is sourced from RVA Yeast Labs LLC in Richmond, VA. The Intent is the second of many 100% Brett beers to come to 401. Azacca & Amarillo hops bring tropical fruit (eg, mango, pineapple, papaya) and citrus flavors & aroma to balance the fruity and slightly funky fermentation profile of our blend of brettanomyces strains, one Belgian in origin and the other isolated from a Virginia orchard. Grain Bill: 2-Row, Wheat, Munich, Flaked Oats, and Crystal Light. Hops: Azacca and Amarillo.

A small batch Dry Irish Stout brewed with Oyster Shells provided by our neighbors at Casa Pearl! A well-balanced, medium-bodied recipe with a touch of salt on the finish thanks to freshly cleaned oyster shells added in the boil. Stop by for a pour and pick up a 4-pack on your way to dinner at the (Casa) Pearl next door. It's the proper way to enjoy The Edge District!

Can we offer you a nice Rye Lager in this trying time? The gang just packaged a fresh new Rye Lager, brewed with Peppercorns and Sorachi Ace hops! This crisp & aromatic offering's got just the spice & zip you need to change your outlook from a driving-the-limo kind of day to a riding-in-it kind of night. *It's no egg, but we think you'll enjoy this one just the same.*

Gose-Style Ale with Sea Salt and Plums - - - This Is Just To Say I have drunk the Plum Goses that were in the icebox and which you were probably saving for breakfast. Forgive me they were delicious so tart and so cold.

A meticulously discussed and well-planned India Pale Ale with detailed additions of Vic Secret, Azacca, and Mosaic hops.

A smooth and flavorful Oatmeal Pale Ale, the first recipe designed and brewed by Brewer Brad Adams. This recipe was brewed with three separate types of Oats including locally sourced Copper Fox Malted Oats. Then dry-hopped with juicy Azacca hops and berry-hued Ariana hops, Tomorrow Never Knows combines the silky body of an Oatmeal Porter with the bright flavors of a Pale Ale.

Imperial Fruited Sour brewed with Apricots & Peaches --- Tongue Twister is an Imperial Fruited Sour brewed with Apricots & Peaches! An 8% can of liquid gummy candy, bursting with a pop of pucker and following with a sweet, smooth finish.

Mango & Passionfruit Sour ~~~ Toxic Positivity is a "pressure to stay mango no matter how dire one's passionfruit is", which may encourage sour beer enjoyment by tasting otherwise tart & fruity flavours.

Smooth, sweet, and easy-drinking small batch Amber Ale.

Extremely Limited draft-only variant of Evil Santa Spiced Milk Stout aged on Candy Canes. Tapped in celebration of the start of Evil Santa Season on Halloween 2020!

Brewed in celebration of VBC's Five Year Freeversary! Clocking in at 10% abv and brewed with pretty much all of the Azacca & Chinook hops (literally double the normal dry-hop) -- this haze bomb is simply a celebration of all the things we love about our flagship India Pale Ale amplified to the extreme. Tropical. Smooth. Unfiltered. #VBCturns5

In 2022 for the first time ever, we are releasing two Fresh Powder variants in cans. The first: TRIPLE FRESH POWDER. This 100% Citra Triple India Pale Ale is brewed with Citra Cryo Hops, then dry-hopped with even more concentrated Citra Cryo Hops. Rather than fluffy & hazy, this Powder is big & boozy, with bold & sticky hop flavors. 10.0% abv, and available exclusively here at 401 Second Street. #FreshPowPowPow

An American Blonde Ale brewed with a yeast strain and hop varieties typically found in the makeup of a New England IPA. The crystal clear body of a light & pleasing all-day crusher belies the unexpectedly juicy notes of citrusy Azacca and the sweet fruitiness of Mandarina Bavaria hops. A shimmering sipper that showcases the results of a simple dream swimming into a refreshing reality.

A light and refreshing Lemon-Hibiscus Gose brewed with Sea Salt! Finished with Lemon Peels and brewed with Hibiscus Petals, this touch of the tropic provides herbal aromas and a splash of citrus flavor. Combined with Sea Salt and a hint of tartness, the only way you could be any closer to a tropical vacation would be by stepping straight out of the ocean.

Tropical Hibiscus is an estery and refreshing summertime Saison with notes of tropical fruit from Azacca hops with a delicate tartness and mild pink hue after additions of Brettanomyces + Hibiscus petals. Don your most flowery of Hawaiian shirts and enjoy a glass of this refreshing Brett Saison before it wilts away until Summer 2018.

he base recipe for our OG pre-opening collaboration with Twain's Brewpub & Billiards in Decatur, GA - Double Breakfast Brown. An Imperial Brown Ale infused with Maple Syrup. Smooth, sweet, and oh so rich - just like our main man to the north. Enjoy limited pours of the base and savor thoughts of a Barrel-Aged Double Breakfast Brown (this recipe dosed with coffee), now slumbering in a ex-Bourbon Maple Syrup Barrels near you. We're your buddy, pal.

We've all received one...so we figured we'd make one people actually want. Double India Pale Ale brewed with Barbe Rouge, Waimea, and Galaxy hops. Subtle notes of berry, passion fruit, citrus, and just a touch of dank.

Cara Cara Orange · Passion Fruit · Sea Salt · Gose-Style · Sour Ale #DoveyLovey

Even Evil Santa yearns to make the Nice List from time to time. Vanilla Beans soften the spice of our smooth & creamy seasonal Stout. While this version of Evil Santa may not be spicy enough to kick you down the slide, it still has enough mischief mixed in to give Billy Bob a run for his money.

Spiced Milk Stout brewed with Vanilla Beans & Espresso ----- Even Evil Santa yearns to make the Nice List from time to time. Vanilla Beans soften the spice of our smooth & creamy seasonal Milk Stout, and locally sourced coffee from our neighbors at Column 15 provide a pinch of perk. While this version of Evil Santa may not be spicy enough to kick you down the slide, it still has enough mischief mixed in to give Billy Bob a run for his money.

Imperial Blueberry, Black Currant, & Vanilla Pastry Sour brewed with Milk Sugar. AKA: it's a mouthful!

Beers & Cheers = Vibe Check. And we're always here for another round of all of the above when you need one. Hazy Pale Ale with a healthy dose of bright Citra and tropical Azacca. Ambrosial, smooth, and perfect for another round of beers & cheers when your check vibe light goes on.

A collaborative effort with our friends from Appalachian Grains, Virginia Harvest is an American-Style Pale Ale brewed with Southwest Virginia-Grown Barley. Bright and sippable with a refreshing touch of Centennial hops. Light, liquid candy in a glass. Limited 6-packs available here in Hampton Roads for the perfect celebration of the harvest season anywhere in the Commonwealth you may call home.

WOAH! This retro release is an homage to the classic style of IPA most frequently found in the 90's (assuming you could find an IPA flowing in the 90's). West Coast vibes featuring a Totino's Pizza Rolls worth of fillings: a hella classic malt build and totally tubular additions of Centennial & Chinook hops. Notes of sweet radical resin, trippin' drops of dank, and a gnarly bitter (but way cool) finish. Pop your collar/s and cinch that scrunchie, then settle in for this blast from the past.

A refreshing and sessionable Wheat Ale lightly hopped with cool Nelson hops to make you think of porch sippin' on sunny days...even if it isn't yet summertime.

Originally released in March 2017 for VBC's 1-year anniversary, Waypost Anniversary Imperial Stout returns in March 2018 for Waypost Week! A dark base blending hefty amounts of Chocolate Malt, Roasted Barley, and Midnight Wheat creates a robust, jet black beer softened with additions of Flaked Oats. Waypost is inextricably linked to its barrel-aged variants, Waypost: Black, Waypost: Red, and Waypost: Purple, by unifying accents of chocolate on the finish.

Waypost Neat is a Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout. The standard bearer for The Virginia Beer Company's annual Anniversary Stout releases, we age a select amount of Waypost in different Bourbon Barrels each year. Slated for release annually in late March, 2021's vintage was aged in Buffalo Trace Bourbon Barrels.

2023 Waypost Imperial Anniversary Milk Stout aged in Buffalo Trace Bourbon Barrels

2020 Waypost Anniversary Imperial Stout aged in Apple Brandy Barrels // Full-Bodied. Oak. Pleasing Aromatics. Sweet Fruit Finish. Aged since August 2019 in Apple Brandy Barrels.

A big offering to celebrate a big milestone: the 1-year anniversary of The Virginia Beer Company! A dark base blending hefty amounts of Chocolate Malt, Roasted Barley, and Midnight Wheat creates a robust, jet black beer softened with additions of Flaked Oats. Complemented with a boozy sweetness contributed from time spent aging in Bourbon barrels, Waypost: Black is inextricably linked to its sister variant, Waypost: Green, by unifying accents of chocolate on the finish. This beer is ready to be enjoyed now or suitable for aging, fit to mark the milestones along your journey as it has for us.