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Summer is here, and we are focused on relaxing and vacation. With that in mind, we continue our "locals look" at Charlottesville and the amazing array of unique places we call home. Today we offer a few of our "off-the-radar" picks for local breweries. We hope you enjoy and please contact us if we can provide additional info or help plan your next C’Ville visit. |
While it is a known piece of Virginia history that Thomas Jefferson himself grew hops at Monticello, he could have never dreamed of his beloved Charlottesville becoming a mecca for the craft some centuries later. In fact, there are more than 15 breweries located in the vicinity, and 7 within the city limits.
Reason Beer - Just a stone's throw from North Grounds is the newest on the scene, Reason Beer. Launched in 2017, Reason was conceptualized by two friends who grew up together in Charlottesville, moved away, yet always stayed in touch due to a love of beer. Named by Beer Advocate as one of the best new breweries of 2017, Reason bills their brews as "creatively balanced."
Three Notch'd Brewing Co. - Located on Grady Avenue, Three Notch'd Brewing Company's Sour House is just that - a brewery dedicated to sour, wild, and barrel aged beers. Three Notch'd also has a flagship location in IX Art Park with a full-service restaurant.
South Street Brewery - Located on Water Street, just off the Downtown Mall, South Street Brewery has been open since 1998. It was purchased, reimagined, and reopened by Mandy and Taylor Smack, owners of the wildly successful Afton-based Blue Mountain Brewery. To the delight of us locals, the Smacks kept $2 Tuesdays, and the wood burning fireplace in tact.
Our last piece of advice. Here's how you navigate Charlottesville's breweries like a local, working your way from 29 North to Downtown Charlottesville:
Reason Beer - Three Notch'd Sour House - Random Row - Hardywood - South Street - Champion - Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen and Brewery.
Crozet and 151 (Afton/Nelson):
Pro Re Nata - Starr Hill - Blue Mountain - Wild Wolf - Devil's Backbone
Looking for something with less hops and barley involved? Check out all the other exciting local Charlottesville happenings here and click here for the best hotel pricing in town.
Reason Beer - Just a stone's throw from North Grounds is the newest on the scene, Reason Beer. Launched in 2017, Reason was conceptualized by two friends who grew up together in Charlottesville, moved away, yet always stayed in touch due to a love of beer. Named by Beer Advocate as one of the best new breweries of 2017, Reason bills their brews as "creatively balanced."
Three Notch'd Brewing Co. - Located on Grady Avenue, Three Notch'd Brewing Company's Sour House is just that - a brewery dedicated to sour, wild, and barrel aged beers. Three Notch'd also has a flagship location in IX Art Park with a full-service restaurant.
South Street Brewery - Located on Water Street, just off the Downtown Mall, South Street Brewery has been open since 1998. It was purchased, reimagined, and reopened by Mandy and Taylor Smack, owners of the wildly successful Afton-based Blue Mountain Brewery. To the delight of us locals, the Smacks kept $2 Tuesdays, and the wood burning fireplace in tact.
Our last piece of advice. Here's how you navigate Charlottesville's breweries like a local, working your way from 29 North to Downtown Charlottesville:
Reason Beer - Three Notch'd Sour House - Random Row - Hardywood - South Street - Champion - Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen and Brewery.
Crozet and 151 (Afton/Nelson):
Pro Re Nata - Starr Hill - Blue Mountain - Wild Wolf - Devil's Backbone
Looking for something with less hops and barley involved? Check out all the other exciting local Charlottesville happenings here and click here for the best hotel pricing in town.
