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There’s a common saying in the wine industry: “It takes a lot of good beer to make good wine.” After 27 years of relying on others for that good beer, we are proud to introduce Rockbridge Brewery! We offer finely crafted, small-batch brews to complement our selection of fine wines.
We offer beer by the pint or the flight to drink on-site.  Take some home in a growler or crowler (32 oz can).


Pale Ale | 5.2% ABV |40 IBUs

One of our flagship offerings, this pale ale was inspired by the first ever craft beer brewer Parke Rouse ever had, the legendary Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. A medium-bodied malt base backs a generous hop profile of citrus and pine from Cascade & Chinook hops in our take on the classic American Pale Ale.

Pairings: Braised meats, earthy+rich cheeses (brie+camembert), burger+fries.

Irish-Style Red Ale | 4.8% ABV | 20 IBUs

Beautiful ruby red ale with subtle candy caramel, a touch of roasted malt and a clean, dry finish. Primarily brewed with pale 2- row malt from Irish maltsters Loughran for a more authentic flavor of Ireland.

Pairings: Irish stew, bangers & mash, aged cheddar charcuterie board.

Pilsner| 4.8% ABV | 23 IBUs

This Czech-style pale lager is brewed to showcase the bready malt character found in pilsner malts, the herbal spiciness of Czech Saaz hops and the clean, dry finish of lager fermentation. The original water profile used for this classic beer style is very similar to the water found at a local farm on the edge of the George Washington National Forest and as such, all our lagers are made using water from that farm.

Pairings: Bratwursts, hot dogs or a roast chicken. Mild cheeses work nicely as well as most salads.

Dry-Hopped Lager| 5.0% ABV | 32 IBUs

This beer was made in celebration of our brewer Parke’s marriage to his wonderful wife, Laura. A fairly simple German pilsner base is embellished with a bright tropical notes from the blend of Elani, Citra and El Dorado hops

Pairings: Grilled chicken, fish tacos, manchego cheese.

Mexican-Style Lager| 5.0% ABV | 18 IBUs

One of our most popular offerings every year, we add the salt and lime to the beer so you don’t have to! This baja inspired Mexican Lager is brewed with a blend of pilsner malt and flaked maize. We finish the beer by conditioning it on lime puree and sea salt for that extra refreshment. Salud!

Pairings: Tacos of all kinds, ceviche, grilled fish, and chips & guac.

Rock Dry Cider | 7% ABV |

Our first ever cider produced is a blend of Winesap and Golden Delicious apples from Amherst and Nelson counties. While the cider is fermented entirely dry, the intense aroma and palate of fresh apple balances that dryness and the crisp acidity.

Pairings: Braised pork, roasted butternut squash, young cheddar+cured meats.

Robust Porter |7% ABV | 35 IBUs

Another of our flagship offerings, this is our take on the classic American Robust Porter. Brewed with roasted barley and a bunch of specialty malts to create a complex and rich roasty and chocolatey palate. We add a healthy amount of Cascade to create an interesting layer of citrus on top.

Pairings: Braised beef, steakhouse cheeseburger, aged meats+crackers.

Coffee-Milk Stout |5.0% ABV | 32 IBUs

Brewed in collaboration with Crucible Coffee Roasters, this stout was brewed with oats, milk sugar and cold-brew coffee to create a “latte” style stout.

Pairings: Smokey chili, biscuits & gravy, gingerbread cookies.