Highest-rated breweries in Virginia
Highest-rated breweries in Virginia
Cold beer, anyone? American beer drinkers have their fair share of options no matter where they might live.
Indeed, a market once dominated by a handful of major brands has become far more diverse since the craft beer scene expanded sixfold between 2008 and 2016. Independent production cooled off just a little in 2023 but still accounted for a whopping 23.4 million barrels of beer and craft beer's overall market share by volume rose to 13.3%, according to the Brewers Association. For context, in 2013, there were 3,108 craft breweries in the U.S.—and as of 2023, there are 9,761, representing a 214% increase in just a decade. Cheers to that!
Why the ongoing obsession? Putting aside the fact that people simply love their brew, beer has emerged as a wildly versatile beverage category. Craft breweries explore beer to its fullest potential and tend to rank highly as a result.
Another thing about beer is that every sip tells a story. It's first and foremost the journey of the beer's own production, namely one involving water, malted grains, botanical hops, and yeast. However, it's also a chronicling of the area in which the beer was produced since every state has its own respective history, climate, geography, and resources. Then there's the tale of the people who produced it, turning their love of carbonated alcohol into a passion project and hiring all kinds of local talent.
Combine America's love of beer with endless flavor possibilities, and you arrive at a sensational pastime and a thriving national industry. With nearly 10,000 craft breweries bubbling up across the nation, each one offers its own unique qualities, some complete with guided tours and tasting rooms (and maybe some hearty gastropub fare).
Many of the nation's highest-rated breweries are so small and independent that the only way to sample their suds is to visit them in person, while others distribute their products around the country—or even across the globe.
To find some top spots near you, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breweries in Virginia using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a business with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of June 6, 2024.
Regardless of the brewery's size and scope, one thing is for sure: Now is a great time for a beer!
#30. Basic City Beer Co.
- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 1010 East Main St. Waynesboro, Virginia
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#29. Winchester Ciderworks
- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 2504 North Frederick Pike Winchester, Virginia
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#28. Billsburg Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 2054 Jamestown Road Williamsburg, Virginia
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#27. New Realm Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 1209 Craft Lane Virginia Beach, Virginia
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#26. 6 Bears & a Goat Brewing Co.
- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 1140 International Pkwy Fredericksburg, Virginia
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#25. Triple Crossing Downtown
- Rating: 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 113 South Foushee St. Richmond, Virginia
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#24. The Friendly Fermenter
- Rating: 5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 20 South Mason St. Suite B10 Harrisonburg, Virginia
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#23. Veil Brewing Co.
- Rating: 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 1301 Roseneath Road Richmond, Virginia
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#22. Lake Anne Brew House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 11424 Washington Plaza West Reston, Virginia
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#21. Parkway Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 739 Kessler Mill Road Salem, Virginia
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#20. Vanish Brewery
- Rating: 4/5 (131 reviews)
- Address: 42264 Black Hops Lane Leesburg, Virginia
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#19. Stone Brewing Richmond
- Rating: 4.5/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 4300 Williamsburg Ave. Richmond, Virginia
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#18. Smartmouth Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 1309 Raleigh Ave. Norfolk, Virginia
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#17. Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (93 reviews)
- Address: 2408 Ownby Lane Richmond, Virginia
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#16. Bear Chase Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 33665 Bear Chase Lane Bluemont, Virginia
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#15. Wolf Hills Brewing Co.
- Rating: 4.5/5 (109 reviews)
- Address: 350 Park St. Southeast Abingdon, Virginia
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#14. Starr Hill Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (148 reviews)
- Address: 5391 Three Notch D Road Crozet, Virginia
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#13. Devils Backbone Outpost Brewery
- Rating: 4/5 (167 reviews)
- Address: 50 Northwind Lane Lexington, Virginia
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#12. Great Valley Farm Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 60 Great Valley Lane Natural Bridge, Virginia
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#11. Port City Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (110 reviews)
- Address: 3950 Wheeler Ave. Alexandria, Virginia
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#10. Hawksbill Brewing Co
- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 22 Zerkel St. Luray, Virginia
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#9. Rising Silo Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 2351 Glade Road Blacksburg, Virginia
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#8. Strangeways Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Address: 2277 Dabney Road Ste A Richmond, Virginia
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#7. Harpers Ferry Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 37412 Adventure Center Lane Purcellville, Virginia
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#6. Belmont Farms Distillery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Address: 13490 Cedar Run Road Culpeper, Virginia
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#5. The Virginia Beer Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (146 reviews)
- Address: 401 Second St. Williamsburg, Virginia
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#4. Dirt Farm Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (119 reviews)
- Address: 18701 Foggy Bottom Road Bluemont, Virginia
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#3. Big Lick Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (102 reviews)
- Address: 409 Salem Ave. Southwest Roanoke, Virginia
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#2. Alewerks Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (355 reviews)
- Address: 189B Ewell Road Williamsburg, Virginia
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#1. Bold Rock Hard Cider
- Rating: 4.5/5 (395 reviews)
- Address: 1020 Rockfish Valley Hwy Rt. 151 Nellysford, Virginia
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jacob Osborn, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states and Washington D.C.
