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Come On! Get HOPPY!

Come on, get HOPPY! We have! 

For those who love adventure and craft beer, you’ll be hoppy to discover that as Williamsburg has grown into a mini historic metropolis, it now offers a Tasting Trail taking you across the city to various craft breweries.

We scouted them out – it’s a tough job, but someone has to do it! – and can report that each splendidly offers a variety of beers ranging from sweet to bitter. Take a day, taste the trail. 

And tell them Scout sent you.

Alewerks Brewing Company

Located on Ewell Road, Alewerks Brewing Company is one of Williamsburg’s award-winning breweries. Since opening in 2006, Alewerks has sold a variety of local craft beers with distinct and playful names, like the “Bitter Valentine,” “Weekend Lager” and “Good Luck Irish Scout.” Though their names are light-hearted their beers are heavy with flavor, especially their “Paycheck Pale,” which is fittingly strong and rich.

Alewerks offers weekend tours and tastings within its indoor taproom and outdoor beer garden – the perfect atmosphere for beer in the Burg.

Location: 197 B Ewell Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188.

Hours: Mondays-Tuesdays from 12-9pm, Wednesdays from 12-10pm, Thursdays-Saturdays from 12-9pm, and Sundays from 12-6pm

To learn more, visit www.alewerks.com.

Brass Cannon Brewing

Brass Cannon Brewing, located on Mooretown Road, opened in 2012 after the founders perfected their home brew. Today they serve high quality craft beers they offer year-round and seasonally, as well as langrage beers. What’s a langrage beer? We didn't know either…up until now. With langrage you’re in for a real treat. Brass Cannon takes a twist on its existing beers by experimenting with new ingredients and flavors to serve to any daring customer. The company never states when they will take their inventive concoctions off the menu so you have to catch them while they last.

Brass Cannon offers patio seating along with indoor tables and bar seats. Spacious seating allows for special events, including trivia night every Thursday at 6:30pm and live music and food trucks most Friday nights.

Location: 5476 Mooretown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188

Hours: Sundays-Wednesday from 12-7pm, Thursdays-Saturdays from 12-9pm

To learn more, visit www.brasscannonbrewing.com.

Virginia Beer Company

The Virginia Beer Company may be new to the Williamsburg beer scene, but they’ve made quite the mark in a short time. In 2016 the Virginia Beer Company opened its doors to the public and within one year had already won seven regional awards. Virginia Beer Company offers four year-round beers, a rotation of weekly specials and experimental creations from their pilot system. Their family friendly brewery even invites dogs. Virginia Beer Company has a bevy of food trucks rotating through, live music and events on tap.

If you’re interested in a free tour of the brewery just ask the bartender anytime between 3-4pm on Saturdays. Consider arriving early, as only 30 people maximum can attend each tour.

Location: 401 Second Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 4-9pm, Fridays-Saturdays from 12- 9:30pm and Sundays from 12-7pm

To learn more, visit www.virginiabeerco.com.

If driving is an issue, the Scout’s got you covered…

Drink Williamsburg Experience

Drink Williamsburg Experience offers a bus to take you and 13 others on their “Happy Hour Crawl” up and down Williamsburg’s Tasting Trail. Drinks, tours and tastings are included in the $63 ticket per rider on the Drink Williamsburg Experience. Guests can be single riders, groups or private parties, and each tour can be customized to stop at your favorite destinations. 

The bus will also provide free pick-ups and drop-offs to anyone within three miles of downtown Williamsburg. For those farther away, a small fee will be required.

To learn more, visit www.drinkwilliamsburg.com/.

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