Highest-rated breweries in Virginia
Just a few decades ago, the list of breweries to visit in any given area were small—perhaps a handful around larger metro areas and a few more tucked away in rural spots. Thanks to the craft brewery revolution, though, no one need look too hard to find a bounty of venues to visit. Retail sales of craft beer in the U.S. grew from $10 million in 2011 to $29 million in 2019, according to Statista, with the COVID-19 pandemic creating the first dip in sales in 2020 after increases every year. In 2019, small and independent brewers put 26.3 million barrels of beer into the world, according to the Brewers Association, representing inroads into the beer market share.
Most breweries don’t just roll out the barrels, though. They also offer tours, which has become an increasingly popular activity for those 21 and over. Businesses capitalizing on areas where craft breweries are clustered nearby package tours and provide transport. Like wine tastings at vineyards, visitors can taste a brewery’s products. In-demand beers and small-batch brews can be events in their own right, with beer lovers lining up to get limited-release beers. If nothing else, brewery tours are usually a cheap way to drink a lot of beer. Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated breweries in Virginia on Tripadvisor.
#29. Brass Cannon Brewin
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 5476 Mooretown Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23188-2108
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#28. Rising Silo Brewery
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 2351 Glade Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24060-1928
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#27. Fair Winds Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 7000 Newington Rd, Lorton, VA 22079-1133
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#26. Bear Chase Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 33665 Bear Chase Ln, Bluemont, VA 20135-1871
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#25. Black Narrows Brewing
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 4522 Chicken City Rd, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336-2303
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#24. Bold Rock Hard Cider
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (373 reviews)
- Address: 1020 Rockfish Valley Hwy Rt. 151, Nellysford, VA 22958-3078
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#23. St. George Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 204 Challenger Way, Hampton, VA 23666-1365
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#22. Capstan Bar Brewing
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 2036 Exploration Way, Hampton, VA 23666-6260
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#21. Cave Hill Farms Brewery
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 1001 Jacob Burner Dr, McGaheysville, VA 22840-2503
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#20. Belmont Farms Distillery
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (69 reviews)
- Address: 13490 Cedar Run Rd, Culpeper, VA 22701-7715
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#19. Hawksbill Brewing Co
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 22 Zerkel St, Luray, VA 22835-1913
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#18. Center Of The Universe Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 11293 Air Park Rd, Ashland, VA 23005-3436
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#17. Great Valley Farm Brewery
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 60 Great Valley Ln, Natural Bridge, VA 24578-1100
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#16. Dynasty Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 21140 Ashburn Crossing Dr Suite #130-135, Ashburn, VA 20147-6191
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#15. Cape Charles Brewing Co
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 2198 Stone Rd, Cape Charles, VA 23310-2706
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#14. Tin Cannon Brewing
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 7679 Limestone Dr Ste 130, Gainesville, VA 20155-4040
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#13. Pro Re Nata
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (69 reviews)
- Address: not available
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#12. Sly Clyde Ciderworks
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 207 E Mellen St, Hampton, VA 23663-1713
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#11. Old Bust Head Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (89 reviews)
- Address: 7134 Farm Station Road Vint Hill Farm, Warrenton, VA 20187
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#10. Dirt Farm Brewing
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (114 reviews)
- Address: 18701 Foggy Bottom Rd, Bluemont, VA 20135-1858
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#9. 6 Bears & a Goat Brewing Co
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 1140 International Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22406-1126
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#8. The Virginia Beer Company
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (133 reviews)
- Address: 401 Second St, Williamsburg, VA 23185-4815
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#7. Settle Down Easy Brewing Co
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 2822 Fallfax Dr, Falls Church, VA 22042-2804
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#6. Starr Hill Brewery
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (144 reviews)
- Address: 5391 Three Notch D Rd, Crozet, VA 22932-3181
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#5. Old Ox Brewery
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 44652 Guilford Dr Suite 114, Ashburn, VA 20147-6006
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#4. Alewerks Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (351 reviews)
- Address: 189B Ewell Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23188-2185
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#3. Audacious Aleworks Brewery & Taproom
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 110 E Fairfax St, Falls Church, VA 22046-2902
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#2. Lake Anne Brew House
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 11424 Washington Plaza W, Reston, VA 20190-4310
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#1. Vanish Brewery
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (125 reviews)
- Address: 42264 Black Hops Ln, Leesburg, VA 20176-5498
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