Brewery
Unclaimed profileThe Virginia Beer Company
Williamsburg, VA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Virginia Beer Company anchors its brewery in a serious, experimental beer program—IPAs, barrel-aged beers, and small-batch lagers—with a 4-ounce sample pour option. The Yorktown Kitchen brewpub adds in-house batch cocktails, wine, and a full bar. Cold Drinking Beer's silver at the 2025 Australian International Beer Awards signals quality. A side-pull Lukr faucet and purpose-beer nonprofit partnerships add character.
- What should I order?
- Start with the 4-ounce samples to navigate the rotating lineup. Cold Drinking Beer, a light 5% ABV ale, earned international silver. Gorgeous (Citra IPA) and Free Verse (hazy IPA) show the hoppy side; Trail Magic and Prost! Cover traditional styles. For non-drinkers, the house-made Sparkling Hop Water on draft is a standout.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts will appreciate the variety from flagship IPAs to experimental small-batches and international styles. Those seeking non-alcoholic options are well served with a broad selection. The side-pull pour and generous tasting samples appeal to curious drinkers.
- When should I go?
- Wednesday offers half-price fills, making it a good midweek stop for takeaway. The taproom and beer garden suit afternoons, while The Kitchen brewpub in Yorktown offers a full bar and food. No specific hours are documented, but the taproom's sample pours invite leisurely exploration.
- What should I expect to spend?
- The 4-ounce sample pours allow low-cost exploration, and Wednesday's half-price fills provide a budget-friendly opportunity to stock up. The Kitchen's full bar menu likely commands typical brewpub prices.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The brewery's side-pull tap using a Lukr faucet delivers a smoother pour, a rarity. Its purpose beers line partners with local non-profits, tying each release to community impact. The dual locations—a brewery and a Yorktown brewpub—allow for both a taproom experience and a full-service kitchen with cocktails and wine.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Cocktails
The Kitchen brewpub offers in-house made batch cocktails, but no menu details or specific drinks are documented. The presence of batch cocktails suggests efficiency and consistency, yet the lack of evidence limits a higher score.
Menu strengths
- — In-house made batch cocktails indicate a thoughtful approach to the cocktail program.
Pricing: No specific pricing documented.
Wine
Wine is available at The Kitchen brewpub, but no list or variety details are documented. The program appears standard for a brewpub, with no distinctive features to elevate it.
Pricing: No specific pricing documented.
Beer
A diverse and experimental beer program with flagships, barrel-aged offerings, and small-batch lagers. Cold Drinking Beer's silver at the 2025 Australian International Beer Awards underscores quality.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse beer styles including IPAs, international styles, barrel-aged beers, and small-batch lagers.
Standout selections
- — Cold Drinking Beer: light, crisp, refreshing, 5% ABV, silver medal winner.
- — Gorgeous: Citra IPA, citrusy, soft, hazy, 5.7% ABV.
- — Free Verse: hazy IPA, tropical, hazy, juicy, 6.8% ABV.
- — Trail Magic: English Brown Ale, 5.3% ABV.
Pricing: No specific beer prices listed; Wednesday half-price fills noted.
Nonalcoholic
A standout non-alcoholic program with house-made Sparkling Hop Water on draft and a range of commercial options including Athletic Brewing Company beers, Spindrift, and Sprecher sodas. The variety and inclusion of a house-made item are notable.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive non-alcoholic options including house-made and commercial brands.
- — House-made Sparkling Hop Water adds a unique, on-premise offering.
Standout selections
- — House-made Sparkling Hop Water: draft non-alcoholic sparkling hop water.
- — Athletic Brewing Company beers: canned non-alcoholic beers.
Pricing: No specific pricing documented.
Spirits
A full bar menu is present at The Kitchen brewpub, but no spirits list or brand details are documented. The program appears functional without distinctive evidence.
Pricing: No specific pricing documented.
How it sits with the food
The Kitchen's brewpub menu pairs with its beer and wine selections, though specific pairings are not documented. The beer styles—from crisp lagers to hoppy IPAs—suggest flexibility with pub fare. Non-alcoholic options like Sparkling Hop Water offer a refreshing accompaniment for those abstaining.
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