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Brewery Tours and Tastings

12th Street Tap House

12th Street Tap House offers a large selection of local beers along with a full bar and wine list that favors the organic and biodynamic. Open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, 12th Street offers a casual dining experience. Appetizers and entrees are designed to pair well with their large selection of beer, and the seasonal menu items include a baked brie appetizer, bison burger, pan roasted salmon, slow-cooked beef brisket and bourbon-glazed meatloaf. Walk-ins are welcome, although reservations are accepted if you would like to make plans in advance.

Address: 1202 W Main Street, Charlottesville
Phone: (434) 202-0764

www.12-street.com
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Beer Run

Beer Run, close to downtown, is both a gourmet restaurant serving local, all-natural, organic food & coffee, and a specialty craft beer & wine store featuring one of the most amazing beer selections on the East Coast. Open 7 days a week serving breakfast, lunch, dinner & our sensational Sunday brunch. We feature 14 rotating drafts, one cask-conditioned ale & stock a fantastic wine selection with many local, organic & biodynamic offerings. Beer Run has been featured in Travel & Leisure online, the Washington Post and was voted by Imbibe Magazine as one of America's Top 100 places to have a beer. Come see what all the buzz is about!

Address: 156 Carlton Road, Charlottesville
Phone: (434) 984-BEER(2337)

www.beerrun.com
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Blue Mountain Brewery

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Afton, less than 20 miles west of Charlottesville, Blue Mountain features six craft-brewed beers on draft, paired with all-local light fare in our scenic tasting room and restaurant. Porches, patios and decks overlook our small working hop yards surrounded by stunning mountain vistas. Only three miles from Shenandoah National Park and neighboring several of the state's best destination vineyards, Blue Mountain Brewery offers a unique experience. Growlers and six-packs are also available for carry-out. Our hours are Monday - Saturday 11:30am - 10pm; Sunday 11:30am - 9pm.

Address: 9519 Critzers Shop Road, Afton
Phone: (545) 456-8020

www.bluemountainbrewery.com
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Devils Backbone Brewing Company

From the Bavarian-style Gold Leaf Lager to the Ale of Fergus, a Scottish-style Brown Ale, the Devil's Backbone Brewing Company's beers complement its food, which includes traditional pub fare like fish and chips, contemporary American bar noshes like buffalo sliders and cheese fries, and Atlantic salmon and Espresso Steak entrees. Stop in for live music from a variety of favorites, including Eli Cook and Southern Drawl, brewery tours and special events like the Devils Backbone Challenge Mountain Bike Race.

Address: 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland
Phone: (434) 361-1001

www.dbbrewingcompany.com
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Starr Hill Brewery

What are you doing this weekend? How about experiencing the Gift of Great Beer! Starr Hill Brewery is located on the Brew Ridge Trail (www.brewridgetrail.com), 15 miles west of Charlottesville and open every Saturday from noon to 5pm with tours at 1, 2, 3 and 4pm. Take a fun informative tour through the brewing process and finish with a tasting of seasonal, year-round and specialty brews. The tasting room often features brews only available at the brewery. Check out the great selection of Starr Hill gifts and merchandise to take home. Come by and enjoy the Gift of Great Beer.

Address: 5391 Three Notch D Road, Crozet
Phone: (434) 823-5671

www.starrhill.com
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