Ever wanted to complete the ultimate bar crawl? Well, now you can in Richmond, Virginia! With over 40 craft breweries to choose from, you’re summer is about to be a whole lot “hoppier!”
I am very fortunate to have lived in the greater Richmond area my entire life. Richmond is home to the tons of craft breweries, plus a good portion of cideries and meaderies. It wasn’t until recently when I learned of the Richmond Beer Trail comprised of about over 40 craft breweries and other bars was literally within reach. Even more exciting is that for every bar you visit, you can obtain a stamp, which once collecting enough will give you the opportunity to win some really cool prizes!
While this article gives you the whole list, we’ll give you some of our favorites for you to try!
Legend Brewing Co.
Why not start with the first craft brewery in Richmond? Nestled right beside the James River, this establishment gives you some of the finest views of Richmond, while equally serving you the finest of beers. You can’t go wrong with any of Legend’s originals whether it be the Brown Ale or the Hazy Days IPA. Who knows? If you stick around you just might be able to try one of their popular seasonal brews like the Z-Dam or the famous Chocolate Porter. Give our pals at Legend Brewing Co. a try on your next visit to Richmond!
Strangeways Brewing
Just think of a macabre, Cracker Barrel that only sells alcohol and you get Strangeways Brewing. With multiple locations in the Richmond area, this craft brewery is hard to miss. This craft brewery doesn’t offer your normal type of brews. Give the Smucker’s Jelly a try! Or taste the Full Stack Lumberjack Maple Bacon Pastry Stout. If anything, Strangeways deserves its spot on this list for their ingenuity in the craft beer world.
The Answer Brewpub
Perhaps you’re tired of just craft brews. Perchance, give mead a try. The Answer has a great selection of mead. Born out of the Vietnamese restaurant Mekong, the Answer Brewpub is a unique place with its live music and wide selection of beers and mead. With 56 taps to try, this place is sure to have something in your fancy!
Final Gravity Brewing Co.
This space themed brewery is a fun and lively place to drink. Located in Lakeside, Virginia, the place seems to be an odd choice for its location. However, its craft brews are not. If you happen to make it to Final Gravity, try the Lakeside Lager it will not disappoint! Dogs are welcome at this place, so if you have a four legged friend, feel free to bring it along.
Craft Brews for Summer 2022
This wasn’t an exhausted list, just a taster. If you didn’t see a brewery that was quite to your liking, check this list out for more options!
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